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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-02-2020, 07:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,917
Posted By Goosegirl
Mine are on a north-facing windowsill in our...

Mine are on a north-facing windowsill in our small kitchenette so I'll try moving them to a place that has more light. Both my open-plan dining and sitting rooms have a south-facing window sill so...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-01-2020, 08:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,917
Posted By Goosegirl
Orchids looking ok but will they flower?

I moved my orchids onto my kitchen windowsill and they seem to be doing well. I'd like some advice so I can get them to flower.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-21-2019, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By Goosegirl
Mini Phaelonopsis losing flowers - is it rest time?

My two latest acquisitions have suddenly dropped their flowers despite being watered and a leaf feed as per so is it their rest time, and when do they resume flowering as my other two still only have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-21-2019, 08:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,617
Posted By Goosegirl
How to ensure mini phaelenopsis have sufficient water.

I have four which are in orchid compost and I only water when their pots feel light in weight. When I put them under the cold tap, the water seems to go straight through their pots and the compost...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-21-2019, 08:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,870
Posted By Goosegirl
Self-rejuvenating mini phelanopsis - will it thrive?

I bought two of these from a local supermarket and later re-potted them with orchid compost into slightly larger pots. One is doing fine but the other smaller one kept falling out of its new pot so...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-21-2019, 08:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 471
Posted By Goosegirl
Self-rejuvenating mini phelanopsis - will it thrive?

I bought two of these from a local supermarket and later re-potted them with orchid compost into slightly larger pots. One is doing fine but the other smaller one kept falling out of its new pot so...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-01-2019, 08:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,498
Posted By Goosegirl
Methinks it's called Orchidelerium. Anyway I'll...

Methinks it's called Orchidelerium. Anyway I'll try to stick with my 4 mini ones and see how they do. I bought a great little book by Philip Seaton called "Growing windowsill Orchids" which has lots...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-28-2019, 10:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,498
Posted By Goosegirl
Yesterday I emptied all the compost out and...

Yesterday I emptied all the compost out and started again. I removed one or two bits of old compost that was stuck between a couple of roots, put some new in the bottom quarter of the pot, placed the...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-25-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,498
Posted By Goosegirl
Aha - I bought some pots that are the next size...

Aha - I bought some pots that are the next size up so will use those when I do my re-potting tomorrow. Thanks a lot!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-25-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,498
Posted By Goosegirl
From what you've just said I will take them out...

From what you've just said I will take them out of their pots because I haven't put them in low enough, then I'll follow your instructions about twirling them in so the bark will get amongst the...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-24-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,498
Posted By Goosegirl
Thanks for this useful info. When re-potting do...

Thanks for this useful info. When re-potting do you fill the pot half-way, sit the orchid on top then top up with more compost, do you leave any aerial roots on the surface, and do you just leave any...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-23-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,498
Posted By Goosegirl
Ah, that's most helpful. I know very little about...

Ah, that's most helpful. I know very little about them but knew they grew on tree bark, hence getting the special compost they need. I water them like you said but reading your post they need a...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-22-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,498
Posted By Goosegirl
Here are the pics of my two orchid pots. I got...

Here are the pics of my two orchid pots. I got orchid 2 out of its ceramic pot (there are no holes as you said) but as I lifted orchid 1 it fell out of its plastic pot. :_( Both were a bit dry so...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-18-2019, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,498
Posted By Goosegirl
Just getting used to my way around the forum so I...

Just getting used to my way around the forum so I hope you can see the two attached pics of my orchids. I've tried to show the main plants (pic 1) then a closer one of the top to show the roots on...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-17-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,498
Posted By Goosegirl
They were sold in a shop as mini-orchids and the...

They were sold in a shop as mini-orchids and the flowers looked similar to those of moth orchids. I got a recommended compost which consists mostly of bark chippings of different sizes and re-potted...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-16-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,498
Posted By Goosegirl
A newbie member says hello!

I recently bought two mini-orchids and would like to know how to care for them. After they'd flowered I got some orchid compost that had a lot of bark in it, gently took them out of their pots,...
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