Repotting a Phal from Wal-Mart

[RandomGemini]

Originally Posted by fredi*frogi

And the first orchid I ever bought is now going to give me some new leaves!!!

Yay!!!

[fredi*frogi]

I can't tell if it's getting new roots or not...no new air roots, but I'll take leaves for sure!

[RandomGemini]

You will know when it's getting new roots. It will look like a small bump growing on the stem. I have a Phal growing a very new root, I'll take a pic of it and post it for you when my lights come on.

[fredi*frogi]

thank you!

I was afraid that when I repotted this one I'd lose it since it didn't seem to be very healthly to me...but it looks like its coming back!

[RandomGemini]

[RandomGemini]

Phals are pretty tough. This one is my first Phal. It looks awful. Wasn't getting enough light, got overwatered, took me a while to figure out what it wanted. It's actually kind of touchy compared to the others. Wants more light, less water and more air flow in the pot. I had to make a pot for it. Standard slotted pots don't have enough holes. Now, finally, the darned thing is growing. I doubt I will see blooms from it this year though.

[fredi*frogi]

It looks pretty good tho!

Yea, I think they have to be since my first one has survived over three years now without me knowing what I was doing! LMAO