just out of flask

[ericst11]

I just deflask about 6 flask and wanted to know if they looked all right .they seem to be doing fine but i wanted to know about fertilizer for them. some say 1/4 strength some say nothing and when to take the humidadome off them.

[Buds!]

Hi ericst11,
Your babies are looking good. What kind of orchids are they?

From my short experience as an orchid grower, I took the dome off over approx. 3 weeks. I never cover the seedlings completely, the opening over my phal seedling would increase 1-2 cm every few days.

As with fertilizing, I would say, 1/2 strength when you see new growth (after the lid comes off completely).

All the best.

[gixrj18]

They are very hungry when they come out. I give mine the same fertilizer and light as a mature plant of that species. I have had only good results from this. Not one problem! I know it goes against a lot of practices, and I was shocked when it was explained to me, but I am now a believer!

[Royal]

Looking good, Eric. Both above posts have good advice. You may want to experiment a little. Give a couple the 'adult' treatment, and follow conventional wisdom for the others.

1/2 strength fert is safe. Just watch your water quality. Jasen gave me that little tip about them being hungry and able to be treated more like a mature plant right out of flask. I tried it and have had good results.

[ericst11]

thanks' the domes have vents in the tops so i'll start to open those and start the feeding .maybe a 1/4 the first week and ease them into 1/2 . cross your fingers thanks guys