Beads of water? on Phals

[ruthann]

I have lots of phals in s/h that are putting out numerous new growths, BUT, the new growth has what appears to be beads of water on them. Is this something I need to be worried about? ruthann

[Ray]

Where? I cannot recall ever seeing or hearing of that before.

[Dorothy]

Check out this past thread .. it might be what you are referring to - http://www.orchidboard.com/community...ap-anyone.html

[ruthann]

Dorothy, thanks for thread. After reading responses, I went to check and it is sticky. The phals that have it are doing the best!! hmmmmmm, maybe it is a good sign. ruthann

[Ross]

Originally Posted by ruthann

maybe it is a good sign. ruthann

Good sign. The plant is completely hydrated. Don't do any more frequent watering. You're doing just fine with that schedule.

[addictedcountryman]

My husband caught me tasting the sap from my oncidium and he refused to try it. I tricked him by putting some on my lips and I kissed him. He asked why my lips were so sweet and I told him it was my orchid. ever since then, whenever I buy a new orchid, he asks if he can try it. Weird, but cute.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by addictedcountryman

My husband caught me tasting the sap from my oncidium and he refused to try it. I tricked him by putting some on my lips and I kissed him. He asked why my lips were so sweet and I told him it was my orchid. ever since then, whenever I buy a new orchid, he asks if he can try it. Weird, but cute.

Be wary of that if the place you get the new plant uses systemic insecticides.

[Dorothy]

If they do use systemic insecticides .. at least you won't catch a 'bug'.

[addictedcountryman]

lol

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Ray

Be wary of that if the place you get the new plant uses systemic insecticides.

Oh Ray, now I understand the meaning of "Iconoclast" You are right, of course but the threat is probably not that great. But then, I went throught Agent Orange, Dioxine, etc. so I get the point. Well stated.