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Originally Posted by tedro
What are my options when this blooming is finished?
I mean, i’ve enjoyed the spike so much and if its still alive (green) can i NOT cut the spike back?
Maybe I should change forum?
Also, can you point me at s mix with proper bark, etc, please? I want something like this, looks like excellent medium: Repotting a Phalaenopsis Orchid - YouTube
Also, i saw one guy say to soak the bark first? |
Regarding the potting mix, if we're talking about offerings from repotme.com, which you linked earlier in the thread, they make something called Phalaenopsis Monterey Dark Imperial Orchid Mix, which looks to be almost exactly what the person in the video is using, and I think would be fine for you if you want a mix that includes moss. It's medium Orchiata (bark), Hydroton (clay pellets), large sponge rock (Perlite), and New Zealand sphagnum moss. The other mix, the Imperial Gold, contains mostly moss (listed as the first ingredient), and also contains cork chips, not something I would use. There are also many other vendors who would offer a mix similar to what you're looking for.
Personally, I never soak my bark ahead of time, but I do rinse it good to get off any fines or dust. Pre-soaking seems to be one of those things that comes down to personal preference. I use mostly Orchiata bark, and the manufacturer specifically says not to pre-soak it. But some people do anyway, and I guess it works out.
Regarding the spike after the flowers have fallen off, again it comes down to personal preference. If an orchid is healthy, there is nothing wrong with leaving the spike on for as long as you want. Even after it turns brown, it's not hurting anything, but some people trim off anything brown just for the sake of appearance. I'm one of those people. I tend to leave green spikes alone.
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