New Growth While Flowering? - Orchid Board

Chris102 · #1 08-08-2015, 04:37 PM

I have 6 NoID Phalaenopsis in full bloom and 4 are furiously sending out new growth (roots and leaves). Can anyone help me understand why that is? Am I doing something wrong? 2 are near an east window, while the other 2 are near a south facing window. The east window receives about 20min of morning sun, but indirect light for the rest of the day... the south is always indirect light.

Not sure if I'm posting in the correct place...sorry!

Any input would be greatly appreciated

Thanks!
-Chris

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For some reason my phone puts in TONS of random tags...Sorry!

estación seca · #2 08-08-2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris102

[1]I have 6 NoID Phalaenopsis in full bloom and 4 are furiously sending out new growth (roots and leaves). Can anyone help me understand why that is?

Most likely, because you're taking excellent care of them. Or, are you bragging? We men do that a lot.

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[2]...my phone puts in TONS of random tags....

That happens on desktops as well. Before you post, edit out the tags you find inapposite.

Chris102 · #3 08-08-2015, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by estación seca

Most likely, because you're taking excellent care of them. Or, are you bragging? We men do that a lot.

Hahaa, Definitely not bragging! More concerned that I'm doing something wrong and will end up exhausting my plants. Good to know excellent care could be the cause...I can deal with that

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That happens on desktops as well. Before you post, edit out the tags you find inapposite.

I've tried! I'll preview post...no tags, then submit..and boom, tag city.

PaphMadMan · #4 08-08-2015, 09:07 PM

There is a common complaint among orchid growers. It goes something like this... "Oh no, my orchids are too healthy. Something must be wrong."

Growth is good. Keep up the good work. Relax and enjoy.

dangerouseddy · #5 08-08-2015, 09:09 PM

yes we tend to get worried when things are going too well

tucker85 · #6 08-09-2015, 11:21 AM

It's perfectly normal. Some orchids have a distinct growing season and blooming season, but not phalaenopsis. They can grow continuously, even when blooming.

Chris102 · #7 08-09-2015, 04:03 PM

Big thanks to all of you for putting my mind at ease! I thought perhaps I was over fertilizing or something of the sort. Relieved to know they're just happy and healthy

Go ahead and add me to the list of:
"Oh no, my orchids are too healthy. Something must be wrong."
That's exactly what I assumed, haha!

RosieC · #8 08-11-2015, 09:50 AM

I agree with everyone else, perfectly normal and a sign it's happy