Repotting Sharry Baby

[esungirl]

I just repotted into S/H but it had a mass growth of roots at the time. Now I think I've delayed any possible bloom, since it seems like an abundant amount of roots seems to be the key for this plant.

[Tindomul]

Were you able to anchor it well in the S/H? Thats my only concern, otherwise I would go with S/H, as its easier for me, and seems less friendly to pests.
Cheryl, thats a good question that I forgot to ask. Mine is getting some roots on the outside of the pot as well.

[mnh3281]

My Sharry Baby bloomed for well over a month, and smelled wonderful the entire time! I'd be interested to hear about the S/H as well, because, as Tindo mentioned, the falling over of plants is what worries me. Mine seem to be so top heavy, how does one suggest anchoring them so they don't fall over? Thanks!

[justatypn]

Just wanted to keep this one at the top since my Sharry Baby in incurring some possible problems and repotting will be in order soon!!!!

[Tony]

Originally Posted by mnh3281

I'd be interested to hear about the S/H as well, because, as Tindo mentioned, the falling over of plants is what worries me. Mine seem to be so top heavy, how does one suggest anchoring them so they don't fall over? Thanks!

I grow all mine in LECA (not s/h though, in regular pots), and haven't had a problem with plants falling over.

[canadacarol]

I grew mine in fine bark, with some charcoal and large perlite added. When repotting time came, there would be a mass of roots with the media entangled all through it. I just gently shook out the loose media, rinsed, sprayed with Original Listerine and repotted. Sharry Baby didn't mind a bit. Clay pots are best, because they do get top-heavy.

Carol

[Tindomul]

THanks Carol. I think thats what I'll do.

[thakshila smith]

Originally Posted by Ironwood

There wasn't much to this Sharry Baby when repotted in 4 inch clay pot in Sept of 2005. The roots were pretty much non existant when repotted. 15 months later now look at it, as it could easily be in an 8 inch pot and you would still have to stuff the roots in. They produce a lot of roots given the right conditions so I wouldn't restrict the pot size too much. I don't think it makes much difference what you grow it in, as you can see it happy growing in nothing. And Tindo I know you are going to grow yours properly so look out it might take over.

Edit: Forgot to say that there is course bark in pot.

thanks. very nice pic. very very nice. amazing .

[thakshila smith]

Originally Posted by Ironwood

There wasn't much to this Sharry Baby when repotted in 4 inch clay pot in Sept of 2005. The roots were pretty much non existant when repotted. 15 months later now look at it, as it could easily be in an 8 inch pot and you would still have to stuff the roots in. They produce a lot of roots given the right conditions so I wouldn't restrict the pot size too much. I don't think it makes much difference what you grow it in, as you can see it happy growing in nothing. And Tindo I know you are going to grow yours properly so look out it might take over.

Edit: Forgot to say that there is course bark in pot.

Nice growth .I shall propose this .Keep the orchid pot on a
humidity tray. The root will love it . they can contact the moisture.

[edub9]

I put one or 2 river rocks in the bottom of my pots to weigh them down and it replaces the styrofoam peanuts many people use. Helps with drainage also.