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Forum: Beginner Discussion

09-01-2021, 11:44 AM

Replies: 7

Repotting a Phalaenopsis

Views: 947

Posted By bobloes

Thanks very much to all. Quite a lot to take in...

Thanks very much to all. Quite a lot to take in particularly as there are two different ideas. I will report back regarding what I have done and what the outcome is - might take some time.
I...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

08-31-2021, 10:50 AM

Replies: 7

Repotting a Phalaenopsis

Views: 947

Posted By bobloes

Repotting a Phalaenopsis

Hi All,

Managing to keep my orchids going, flowering quite a lot. Always a but, as you can see from the attached photo this one is trying to climb out of its pot. Although I expect you will say...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

08-01-2020, 03:51 AM

Replies: 9

Paphiopedilum Charlesworthii not flowering

Views: 977

Posted By bobloes

Thanks as well Seca. Clearly it wants to live...

Thanks as well Seca. Clearly it wants to live despite my efforts!

Forum: Beginner Discussion

07-31-2020, 10:40 AM

Replies: 9

Paphiopedilum Charlesworthii not flowering

Views: 977

Posted By bobloes

Thanks again Ray. I shall report back in a years...

Thanks again Ray. I shall report back in a years time - sooner if things go wrong! All the best. Bob

Forum: Beginner Discussion

07-31-2020, 08:55 AM

Replies: 9

Paphiopedilum Charlesworthii not flowering

Views: 977

Posted By bobloes

Sorry to be a pain but I am using a propietary...

Sorry to be a pain but I am using a propietary orchid potting mix, very dry. When I repotted my Dendrobium Berry Oda and khiekis I fattened it out with some compost and they have all done very well...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

07-31-2020, 03:46 AM

Replies: 9

Paphiopedilum Charlesworthii not flowering

Views: 977

Posted By bobloes

Thanks Kim. I shall put it outside for a couple...

Thanks Kim. I shall put it outside for a couple of months. I assume it should be predominantly in shade?

Forum: Beginner Discussion

07-30-2020, 05:11 AM

Replies: 9

Paphiopedilum Charlesworthii not flowering

Views: 977

Posted By bobloes

Paphiopedilum Charlesworthii not flowering

Hi All,

I have had a successful year following advice received here so thanks for that. My major non success is with this Paph. It is better than it was and has put on a couple of new leaves in...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

09-25-2019, 04:01 AM

Replies: 7

What to do about roots

Views: 1,874

Posted By bobloes

Thanks for all your thoughts - I think I will...

Thanks for all your thoughts - I think I will wait for the blooms to drop and then repot upwards. Cheers

Forum: Beginner Discussion

09-23-2019, 08:59 AM

Replies: 7

What to do about roots

Views: 1,874

Posted By bobloes

Thanks for the advice so far. I have included a...

Thanks for the advice so far. I have included a few photos for your consideration. These were taken just before my weekly watering regime. The pot is 8cm tall.

Forum: Beginner Discussion

09-22-2019, 04:03 AM

Replies: 7

What to do about roots

Views: 1,874

Posted By bobloes

What to do about roots

Hi All,

I have three types of orchid and it is the phalaenopsis that is the reason for my question. Following the advice I have been given on this forum they are doing well. The phal roots take...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

05-21-2019, 05:49 AM

Replies: 4

Pruning a phalaenopsis

Views: 2,081

Posted By bobloes

HI Roberta Not a lot of patience required. ...

HI Roberta

Not a lot of patience required.

Thanks

Bob

Forum: Beginner Discussion

05-21-2019, 05:39 AM

Replies: 4

My First Bloom

Views: 2,140

Posted By bobloes

My First Bloom

HI All,

Just had to share this. I have finally produced a bloom rather than just admiring those produced by the original grower. Mine usually died before doing anything new. I am absolutely...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

05-10-2019, 08:35 AM

Replies: 4

Pruning a phalaenopsis

Views: 2,081

Posted By bobloes

Thanks for Roberta - a good reminder re patience...

Thanks for Roberta - a good reminder re patience - I shall take note. Cheers

Forum: Beginner Discussion

05-08-2019, 04:41 PM

Replies: 4

Pruning a phalaenopsis

Views: 2,081

Posted By bobloes

Pruning a phalaenopsis

Hi All

I am a real newbie to orchids but was given some great advice here at the beginning of the year which has turned my three orchids around. My phalaenopsis has flowered since December and...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

03-07-2019, 08:17 AM

Replies: 9

Growing medium when repotting a Dendrobium Berry Oda

Views: 4,603

Posted By bobloes

I shall give it a go in the warmest months but I...

I shall give it a go in the warmest months but I believe I will have to also protect from some of the winds as I am within 300 meters of the sea. Salt on the wind? Another consideration. You know...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

03-06-2019, 08:43 AM

Replies: 9

Growing medium when repotting a Dendrobium Berry Oda

Views: 4,603

Posted By bobloes

THanks for that Keithj. I have had the plant...

THanks for that Keithj. I have had the plant since fathers day 2017 and it has just finished its first flowering in the original 'compost'. It was about 25cm height and spread and clearly had...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

03-06-2019, 04:21 AM

Replies: 9

Growing medium when repotting a Dendrobium Berry Oda

Views: 4,603

Posted By bobloes

Thanks to both. I bought a bag of the Westland...

Thanks to both. I bought a bag of the Westland mix when I repotted my pahiopedilium. Thanks for the suggestion fooferdoggie but transatlantic shipping costs.....
The reason I asked the question...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

03-05-2019, 08:27 AM

Replies: 9

Growing medium when repotting a Dendrobium Berry Oda

Views: 4,603

Posted By bobloes

Growing medium when repotting a Dendrobium Berry Oda

Hi All

Still in the beginners stage. Had some really good advice from this forum re feeding, watering and light conditions and my three orchids are doing 'well' - always some doubt due to the...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-27-2019, 03:38 PM

Replies: 22

Watering and Pots

Views: 3,848

Posted By bobloes

Roger

Roger

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-27-2019, 04:18 AM

Replies: 22

Watering and Pots

Views: 3,848

Posted By bobloes

Hi All Thank you all once again for taking...

Hi All

Thank you all once again for taking the time to answer my questions (concerns?). This basic advice about watering, feeding, temperature and light I am sure is going to set me up for...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-25-2019, 03:44 AM

Replies: 22

Watering and Pots

Views: 3,848

Posted By bobloes

Hi Ray Thanks for those thoughts. I am nothing...

Hi Ray
Thanks for those thoughts. I am nothing if not a pedant (although able to laugh at myself about it). I am still unsure of the best watering method. Reading between the lines of your post I...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-24-2019, 04:27 AM

Replies: 22

Watering and Pots

Views: 3,848

Posted By bobloes

On feeding would it be the best way to dose the...

On feeding would it be the best way to dose the water before soaking the plant? I notice that the nurseries sell a plastic container which you tip upside down and leave. It strikes me that that...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-21-2019, 01:39 PM

Replies: 22

Watering and Pots

Views: 3,848

Posted By bobloes

Thanks Aliceinwl From the little I know about...

Thanks Aliceinwl From the little I know about California you may just have temperatures a bit higher than here. If I put it outside before May I suspect they would turn their toes up! Are these...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-19-2019, 09:03 AM

Replies: 22

Watering and Pots

Views: 3,848

Posted By bobloes

Hi All Firstly thanks you for all the replies...

Hi All
Firstly thanks you for all the replies and my apologies for not getting back sooner. Life does not always play the game when you want to concentrate on one thing!
I do not know what the...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-15-2019, 11:45 AM

Replies: 22

Watering and Pots

Views: 3,848

Posted By bobloes

Watering and Pots

Hi All,

First post and first orchids.
I have a new phalaenopsis, and approximately 18 months in my care dendrobium berry ora and paphiopedilium charlesworthii.

The dendrobium has flowered for...

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