Phal need East facing windows?

[Jennie]

I will! I'm just so thankful to you guys. I just about trashed this plant a year ago, when it was just plain dying.

But, I trimmed the roots and did everything you guys said, and I was patient.

Not only that, but my new plant that I bought because of you guys, is also thriving!

I'd better get more at this rate!

I water it almost every day, if even just a little bit. I also keep the water OFF the crown. If I ever see anything suspicious I put a touch of cinnamon on it.

You guys just plain ROCK! Thank you!
Jen

[Jennie]

You guys? My orchid is looking good, but I'm just curious. It now has spikes coming from the spike. What do you think it's doing?

Those aren't keikis are they? What will they do with those spikes on spikes? Or is that what they are? I'm just so confused!

Here is what it's doing, now. Isn't this fun to watch?











I included several shots, because I'm not sure what you need to look at. I'm asking for any help, advice, etc that you can offer.

Leaf health?
Signs of overwatering? Under?
Root health?
Keiki or no?
But especially, I know what are obviously blooms, but what about the branches on the spike? Is that normal?

Jen

[Jennie]

Also, one more question. When you go to put the support in, how do you know where to put it, so that you don't injure the plants root system?

[quiltergal]

Those branches off of the main spike are new spikes, and they will bloom. Yay! When I stake I wiggle the stake through the medium. It will follow the path of least resistance. There's really no way to know if you're hitting a root or not. Just be as gentle as you can. Congrats!

Meant to say the plant looks like it's still reaching for light, so if there's any way to give it a bit more do it. The lower leaf with the brown spotting on it looks like it's getting ready to shed. That's perfectly normal this time of year. After it sheds you should see the beginning of new leaf growth, followed by new root growth.

[Jennie]

Two years ago or so, my sister, who does gardening and flowers professionally told me to "just throw it away and get a new one! Not worth the work!"

HA! That's what I say! HA!

I'm so proud of my work! I love this little guy/gal.

And, surprise of all surprises... this morning I got up and noticed that my five year old kiwi plant (now tree!) has flowers on it for the first time and what looks like a real kiwi!

WOW! What an exciting day! We live on the Oregon Coast where this stuff doesn't happen often! Also, we only have one plant and I don't know if it's male or female, so how did it do this alone?

FUN!

[Jennie]

PS: I think I'll go buy it (my orchids) a light today, to celebrate!

[Hedge]

Originally Posted by Jennie

Two years ago or so, my sister, who does gardening and flowers professionally told me to "just throw it away and get a new one! Not worth the work!"

HA! That's what I say! HA!

I'm so proud of my work! I love this little guy/gal.

And, surprise of all surprises... this morning I got up and noticed that my five year old kiwi plant (now tree!) has flowers on it for the first time and what looks like a real kiwi!

WOW! What an exciting day! We live on the Oregon Coast where this stuff doesn't happen often! Also, we only have one plant and I don't know if it's male or female, so how did it do this alone?

FUN!

I love rescuing orchids, too, and you have certainly done a grand job with this one. Congratulations on the Kiwi fruit tree - how cold does it get in the winter or is it in a green house? I always thought they had to be a bit warmer than I can manage outdoors.

Well done again and happy growing

You are definitely hooked!

Heather

[Jennie]

It's just outside and it gets into the 20's and below, at times. That's rare, but it happens about once a winter, we have a cold spell like that.

It's doing great! Get one! They are beautiful! Grow it like clematis or wisteria on a trellis. Absolutely gorgeous! You are supposed to have a male and female for fruit.

[Jennie]

OK, Ross? Anyone... I am looking to buy a grow light, like I said. I looked at Ross's reccomendation, but I just don't know what to buy.

I have one simple table in the lightest area of my home by the window. I think I only need one light with a timer... but what kind?

I was looking at these expensive lights on a website called wonderlites. Do I need something like that? I would prefer to have a swivel lamp that I could just clamp on to the table and not worry about fire, etc.

Can someone help me decide? Do I have to spend a bunch of money for 2-5 orchids? I only have two now, but if I invest in a light, I might get more!

Jen

[Jennie]

Lookeeeeeeee! FINALLY! I just got home from Florida and she's blooming!



AND... I have a new spike that will also have blooms! I'm so thrilled!

THANK YOU!