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Forum: Hybrids 04-17-2021, 02:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,139
Posted By aliceinwl
Mini Mark is cloned, it just doesn’t seem to be...

Mini Mark is cloned, it just doesn’t seem to be imported into the United States regularly or in numbers. Novelty type Phals in general don’t seem to make it into retail stores here. At most United...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-09-2021, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By aliceinwl
In general it looks to be in good shape. In...

In general it looks to be in good shape. In general this is what works for mine:
Consistent watering, as soon as the roots start to turn silver, water; extended periods of total dryness can really...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-09-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,179
Posted By aliceinwl
I’ve produced a lot of keikis this way, but all...

I’ve produced a lot of keikis this way, but all of mine died before they formed roots. I put my cut stems in glasses of water. I’m wondering if I would have had more success with moss.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-05-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,773
Posted By aliceinwl
Personally, I like bark for my Phalaenopsis but...

Personally, I like bark for my Phalaenopsis but that is not the only option. Best media choice depends on growing conditions, your watering habits, etc. In general if growing at room temperatures...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-03-2021, 04:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,773
Posted By aliceinwl
I agree it looks pretty happy and my Phalaenopsis...

I agree it looks pretty happy and my Phalaenopsis often have the upper portions of exposed roots become black or brown spotted with age. Since it’s in a clear pot, a good rule of thiumb is to water...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-03-2021, 03:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,039
Posted By aliceinwl
I can’t say for certain, but it could be stem...

I can’t say for certain, but it could be stem rot. Your temperature and watering regime sound fine. When I’ve had a bunch of leaves drop in quick succession there’s usually some type of infection and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-31-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,089
Posted By aliceinwl
Water whenever the roots start to look silver in...

Water whenever the roots start to look silver in the pot or the bark you can see through the sides of the pot starts to look dry.

Also, look at increasing the light level. Phalaenopsis like bright...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Posted By aliceinwl
I think your Phalaenopsis probably jettisoned its...

I think your Phalaenopsis probably jettisoned its lower leaves to conserve water because it lacked the root system to support them. I don’t see any sign of rot. Switching from a very wet media like...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,561
Posted By aliceinwl
I’d give it another overnight soak in Kelpmax...

I’d give it another overnight soak in Kelpmax (you can soak the whole pot and drain it out in the morning). Make sure it’s submerged and potted to the base of the leaves / spikes. There may or may...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 890
Posted By aliceinwl
My Phalaenopsis with terminal spikes have not...

My Phalaenopsis with terminal spikes have not missed a beat. Instead of initiating a new leaf from the top, they initiate a side growth (or two). If they’re in good shape, they will even initiate a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,183
Posted By aliceinwl
I agree, even if the roots are really ugly: black...

I agree, even if the roots are really ugly: black spots, mushy sections, etc. do not cut them. Unless it’s mushy all the way to the tip, the root is very functional. When in doubt, it’s always safer...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-21-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,033
Posted By aliceinwl
The picture is not displaying. If it is a complex...

The picture is not displaying. If it is a complex hybrid Phalaenopsis (the ones carried at most box stores) and you’re gentle, these can be repotted even while in bloom with minimal risk of flower...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-20-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,044
Posted By aliceinwl
I’ve stayed away from Phal. belina because I’m...

I’ve stayed away from Phal. belina because I’m not sure I can keep it happy but I do have a couple hybrids with a lot of Phal. belina in their background. I’ve found putting them in an outer pot in a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-19-2021, 11:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,218
Posted By aliceinwl
In addition to an airier external pot, after...

In addition to an airier external pot, after watering check for accumulated water the following day and dump any excess water. Most Phalaenopsis grown on the cool side (low 70s degrees Fahrenheit)...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-19-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,150
Posted By aliceinwl
There’s no one size fits all: 1st looks like...

There’s no one size fits all:

1st looks like a Cattleya type (could be wrong): they like open fast drying media. I have the best luck with coarse bark that dries fast (within a day or two) so that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-17-2021, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,107
Posted By aliceinwl
It looks like it may be a bit on the dry side,...

It looks like it may be a bit on the dry side, when roots get that gray look up against the sides of the pot it’s time to water, but since it’s in moss you want to water lightly and not soak it and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-16-2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,238
Posted By aliceinwl
I agree: normal pigment and nothing to worry...

I agree: normal pigment and nothing to worry about :-)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-15-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,480
Posted By aliceinwl
I had heard D. kingianum bloomed better if kept...

I had heard D. kingianum bloomed better if kept drier over the winter so the year before last I did. My plant did the exact same thing. Although otherwise looking healthy, the buds browned and...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-15-2021, 12:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,844
Posted By aliceinwl
I haven’t had issues with mealy bugs hiding out...

I haven’t had issues with mealy bugs hiding out in roots when I’ve repotted. If it’s a concern, I think soaking in water with a bit of dish soap to cut the surface tension for a few hours would work.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-13-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,949
Posted By aliceinwl
I agree they should recover fine. I have a few...

I agree they should recover fine. I have a few that I purchased in a similar state. The first leaves produced in my care were wonky too, but once the root systems fully recovered subsequent leaves...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-13-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By aliceinwl
Keeping or dropping flowers may depend on the...

Keeping or dropping flowers may depend on the genetics of the particular plant and overall health. Since my plants were newly acquired and not in peak condition, they may have been more predisposed...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-12-2021, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By aliceinwl
Not much to contribute, but I pollinated some...

Not much to contribute, but I pollinated some newly purchased box store Phalaenopsis (not all in great condition) and they produced pods. I didn’t make a serious effort to grow out any of the seeds....
Forum: Potting & Repotting 03-12-2021, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,484
Posted By aliceinwl
I don’t use hydrogen peroxide as a general spray...

I don’t use hydrogen peroxide as a general spray (I have surgically applied it to the crowns of plants with crown rot issues). To make it “safe” for general application, the recommendation is to add...
Forum: Hybrids 03-12-2021, 12:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,097
Posted By aliceinwl
Very nice! My Phalaenopsis grow lots of roots. I...

Very nice! My Phalaenopsis grow lots of roots. I usually only see the air roots, but when I go to do a repot, the pots are packed with new roots too.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-11-2021, 11:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,139
Posted By aliceinwl
Often if Phalaenopsis have poor roots to begin...

Often if Phalaenopsis have poor roots to begin with they won’t survive long after repotting, but if the plant is happy they’re usually replaced by new roots as they die.

Misting at cool...
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