Expert Opinions Needed - Orchid Board

Roy · #1 06-07-2008, 11:06 AM

The top bump seems to be coming from the right spot to be a spike the lower one could be anything. The one thing I noticed about the plant is that it is a "semi-terete" and requires a LOT of light to grow and particularly "flower" well. I trust that its getting it.

Junebug · #2 06-07-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy

The top bump seems to be coming from the right spot to be a spike the lower one could be anything. The one thing I noticed about the plant is that it is a "semi-terete" and requires a LOT of light to grow and particularly "flower" well. I trust that its getting it.

Last year she was getting about 4 hours of dappled SW exposure. I moved her to a new location several weeks ago and she's now receiving about 4 to 5 hours of full East to SE exposure which is pretty close to what her momma got.

Roy · #3 06-07-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Junebug

Last year she was getting about 4 hours of dappled SW exposure. I moved her to a new location several weeks ago and she's now receiving about 4 to 5 hours of full East to SE exposure which is pretty close to what her momma got.

That change of position will make a lot of difference for the better in coming seasons. It was way too shady before. It may take a while for it to show but it will be worth it.