Haraella odorata

[FinnBar]

well, i'm finally able to remove Haraella odorata from my wish list -it was holding #1 spot for ages!

judging by the root tips, it's not growing actively right now. i've been watering it daily now over the weekend but should i withhold fertilizer until i see new root growth?

otherwise it appears to be in good condition with one bloom, which hasn't quite fully opened though. i'm keeping it in my tank in high humidity.

[Ross]

I water mine with 125ppm Nitrogen mix every other day and it has responded great to the higher humidity in my tank. These things are in constant spike/bloom when growing well. I had an adventure with bug spray recently that set the spikes on one of mine back a ways. I am sure it will one day pull through, but all I get are BBs for buds and they don't open. My others are fine. Great addition you have there and I am sure you will enjoy it.

[FinnBar]

Thanks Ross, i thought i might be getting a fast reply from you on this one..

Do you watch out for the blooms when misting/watering?

Antti

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[cb977]

Congrats!
It's a great little 'chid

[Ross]

Originally Posted by FinnBar

Do you watch out for the blooms when misting/watering?

Antti

No. I dunk the orchids when I water/fertilize, but in between they get misted 3-4 times a day for 5 seconds. That keeps humidity above 90% Mine don't have any fragrance (to me) so I don't worry about wetting the blossom. I'd recommend not wetting yours till you know whether it has frangrance. If it does, and you want that to continue, avoid wetting flower.

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[FinnBar]

good to know that. thanks for your help!

[Shirley]

Doesn't wetting the blossoms sometimes cause spotting on them? I've always tried to protect blooms from any spray but perhaps I'm worrying needlessly.

Shirley

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Shirley

Doesn't wetting the blossoms sometimes cause spotting on them? I've always tried to protect blooms from any spray but perhaps I'm worrying needlessly.

Shirley

I totally dunk mine, 'cause I already know they aren't fragrant (to me). No they don't spot or have any adverse reactions. All I have "heard" is that until you know whether yours is fragrant or not, don't get the flowers wet. Can't tell you I know from experience because I do not. I just smelled the first blossom I got, didn't smell anything, so it went into full dunk mode from then on