These plants never cease to amaze me!

[Linnie]

Hi Ross,

That is what I need to know. I still face this orchid newbee challenge of thinking it's been weeks, it's going to die if I don't water it!! And reading the cultural information and knowing nature takes it's course.

Thanks

And Sue. I would love to go the Miami show, but I think I 'll have to pass. Have you signed up for the World show yet?

Has any one else signed up or planning to go.??Would be cool if we could have all arrange to meet there...

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Linnie

Hi Ross, I still face this orchid newbee challenge of thinking it's been weeks, it's going to die if I don't water it!! And reading the cultural information and knowing nature takes it's course.

Thanks

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Linnie, Mine look REALLY dry right now! I know they are fine from experience, however. The first year I had them, I babied them and they did fine - grew great leaves, but no flowers. After that I checked with the vendor who suggested a very dry rest period in winter. I picked Holloween because it is easy to remember. I wait for bud development then shoot development. Just said to my wife today I will start watering Feb 1st (just to pick a date.) Buds are developing very nicely on two of the three plants. The hold-out has never bloomed and started life as a kiki, so it may be something I get rid of - "either you produce or you die" Good luck on yours. You will eventually set your schedule in the fall, not now in the spring.