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It takes months to even begin to evaluate new conditions, and at least 1 full growth cycle to really know. Patience.

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Originally Posted by isurus79 (Post 849511)

Ah, that's an important piece of the puzzle! I bet it will get darker over the next few weeks.

Yes, getting darker each day. Will post more pics at some point.

I try to present all the info I think is needed for you guys to help me assess things...but sometimes I'm not sure of Everything til the discussion goes on for a bit. (But hopefully next time I will know All the details to offer!)

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Originally Posted by PaphMadMan (Post 849526)

It takes months to even begin to evaluate new conditions, and at least 1 full growth cycle to really know. Patience.

Thanks. One thing I keep wondering though is: if we can't fully evaluate conditions or changes for several months or, as you mention, a whole growing cycle...what will prevent problems if things turn out to Not be appropriate?

Does the orchid's slow growth sort of compensate...as in it can recover if we find we need to readjust later when the orchid finally Does show it's like/dislike of what we're doing?

With Brassavola Little Stars/nodosa, some issues due to cultural practices will manifest themselves quickly while others take more time.

Quickly:
i.e. Freezing temperatures, very high temperatures (such as being left in a hot car), too much water

Takes a while:
i.e. too little light, too little water, not enough Calcium, too cool, not enough fertilizer, too much fertilizer

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Originally Posted by KokeshiHappyGreen (Post 849612)

One thing I keep wondering though is: if we can't fully evaluate conditions or changes for several months or, as you mention, a whole growing cycle...what will prevent problems if things turn out to Not be appropriate?

Experience! John Odom (Odom Orchids) told us he has killed more Cattleyas than anyone on the planet, which is why he such a great grower!! Killing orchids is (unfortunately) the best way to learn how to grow them. Meeting up with experienced growers and learning their ways is the second best way to learn how to grow Online resources like OB, Facebook, and others are the third best way to learn.

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Originally Posted by KokeshiHappyGreen (Post 849612)

Does the orchid's slow growth sort of compensate...as in it can recover if we find we need to readjust later when the orchid finally Does show it's like/dislike of what we're doing?

Generally, slow growing plants are less likely to recover from cultural mistakes than fast growing plants.

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Originally Posted by Leafmite (Post 849633)

Thanks, leafmite. That's helpful to hear specific info 👍🏻

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Originally Posted by isurus79 (Post 849647)

Thanks, isurus. Guess I'm on the path then. But hopefully no killing involved This time; lost some other types of rescue orchids previously. But that's why I'm taking King's advice and resisting the temptation to get Any other orchids till I've grown One well for awhile. (In case you didn't see my other threads, it was Actually going to be A. cochleata...but my B Little Stars started growing well for me...so that's what I'm going with/made environmental adjustments for) 🌞