Spike or Growth...what is this 'thingy'?

[Vanda lover]

Do you put it outside for the summer? They like lots of light, as much as you can give them without burning them. They are heavy feeders so I give mine slow release fertilizer as well as regular feedings of the same fertilizer I give the other orchids. They need a good chilling in the fall. I'm beginning to think that maybe our fall was too warm. I'm tempted to put them back outside on our front porch.

[Ferns Daddy]

I know we didn't have a really cool fall this year because I never bring my Xmas cactus in until just before the first frost, I will give it more light when it goes back out this spring. Thanks for the help

[chidlove]

Originally Posted by chidlove

Happy , Happy New Years!! ...and it sure will be for me . The growth turned out to really, really be a Spike!!! lol. Today, I noticed it opening just the tiniest bit, and I have noticed the buds inside for weeks! Will post pics soon, when the flower buds emerge )

Originally Posted by Ferns Daddy

My poor cymbidium doesn't seem to want to grow I've had it for all most 2 years and it just kind of sit there its gotten a little bigger but hasn't done much of any thing else

Originally Posted by Vanda lover

Do you put it outside for the summer? They like lots of light, as much as you can give them without burning them. They are heavy feeders so I give mine slow release fertilizer as well as regular feedings of the same fertilizer I give the other orchids. They need a good chilling in the fall. I'm beginning to think that maybe our fall was too warm. I'm tempted to put them back outside on our front porch.

Originally Posted by Ferns Daddy

I know we didn't have a really cool fall this year because I never bring my Xmas cactus in until just before the first frost, I will give it more light when it goes back out this spring. Thanks for the help

EXcuse me!! How did this go from MY thread to yours!!!! I am very happy that I have flowers , and this hijacking thing, has happened to me alot on this forum!!!

[Vanda lover]

Sorry.

[chidlove]

Originally Posted by Vanda lover

Sorry.

Thank you Vanda lover, it wasn't you so much

[orchidsarefun]

geez, the season of goodwill is sure over fast !

[Ferns Daddy]

Sorry didn't mean to hijack your thread

[chidlove]

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

geez, the season of goodwill is sure over fast !

only if you want it to be.

Thanks Ferns Daddy , I appreciate it .

[Vanda lover]

It's easy to get side tracked when it comes to talking about orchids. Sometimes it can be beneficial. Someone just told me there will be a grower moving to our island! Now I have a better chance of getting some great orchids!

[chidlove]

Originally Posted by Vanda lover

It's easy to get side tracked when it comes to talking about orchids. Sometimes it can be beneficial. Someone just told me there will be a grower moving to our island! Now I have a better chance of getting some great orchids!

Yes it is
Lucky you for getting a grower on your island