Over wintering Sedirea?

[Call_Me_Bob]

Do You guys think that Sedirea need a cool period to initiate blooming, like standard Phals? I've had a standard Sedirea japonica for three years and it's never bloomed for me.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by Call_Me_Bob

Do You guys think that Sedirea need a cool period to initiate blooming, like standard Phals? I've had a standard Sedirea japonica for three years and it's never bloomed for me.

I don't think it's the cooling. Maybe it's more the seasonal temperature differences.

The spikes grow rather quickly.



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But some of these guys are not just having problems with blooming; they're having problems with growing the plant.

The only difference between Sedirea japonica and a Phal, is that the Sedirea can grow brighter. They can be grown in moderately bright indirect light.

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You know what guys...

For all of you who have problems growing this species-

Do you guys happen to have pics of your respective plants?

[Pilot]

You know what guys...

For all of you who have problems growing this species-

Do you guys happen to have pics of your respective plants?

I should have some on my phone... will post them soon.

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Originally Posted by Joyorchid

Interested to see what develops here. Hope you can save those adorable little guys, Ryan.

Thanks, Joy. It's really just one and he's doing OK right now... but i get one step fwd and then one step back with this thing. It's twin is doing well.

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Originally Posted by AnonYMouse

I also have the stalling of the roots issue. Beautiful leaves. Would love to put this one and others in S/H.

Maybe take it to the temple, light incense, gong the bell and prostrate.

I put my problem shima into sh last night. I'm not keeping the res full of water as it's not quite yet growing new roots. I'm soaking him in a stimulant, too, and the hydroton is top-dressed with moss to keep the media more uniformly moist.