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Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-05-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,485
Posted By Ari
I am concerned about our hard water because I...

I am concerned about our hard water because I have heard that if, say, you have a orchid in the same pot for a few years, that the hardness accumulates. I know it does accumulate on things like a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-05-2015, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,485
Posted By Ari
Wow! A desert! One problem in summer here can be...

Wow! A desert! One problem in summer here can be all the bugs that want to breed in the water? Like I don't mind a few moquito larvae in the water, but my husband does! I know for sure that I use 5...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-05-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,485
Posted By Ari
Uh, I've considered that. I'll have to ask my...

Uh, I've considered that. I'll have to ask my husband.

I don't care to be drinking softened water nor hard water, but I do. Id prefer osmotic as well.. I've just entirely abandoned the notion for...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-05-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,485
Posted By Ari
Thanks for your note about our poor water...

Thanks for your note about our poor water quality. It might not be a bad idea for me to buy some water at the store. They have osmotically Purified water. We have 5 gallon jugs that can be refilled...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-05-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,548
Posted By Ari
Vandas and Fertilizer reply

I have great luck fertilizing every three days. I don't have a balanced fertilizer, so I alternate bloom and grow (high phosphorus, then high nitrogen) fertilizers. When my plants are in spike or...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-05-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,485
Posted By Ari
What about water quality? Beginner question

I have a difficult situation with our water supply. We live rurally and have our own well. The water from the well is hard. It likely is high in magnesium and calcium. It tastes fine and doesn't have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-05-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,328
Posted By Ari
Thumbs up Reblooming Vandas?

]No worries at all! It takes some getting used to.

Vandas need 6 - 8 hours of very bright light (full sun to dappled shade) every day to induce blooming. If your plant is indoors most of the year,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-05-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,548
Posted By Ari
Cool Vandas and Fertilizer- newbie question

Now I get that Vandas need a lot of water, light and fertilizer but I'm confused about how to fertilize them. I have Grow More premium orchid food. I have some that says bloom and some that says...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-05-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,328
Posted By Ari
Thanks for your excellent advice

Thank you about your advice about Vandas. One thing i do not have a lot of is light. I do have artificial light in Winter and I'll make sure the Vandas get that light. I live in Minnesota. The days...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-05-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,328
Posted By Ari
Cool Reblooming Vandas?

I have two Vandas. One I have rebloomed. I live in Minnesota.

I took them all outside this year but one day it was 50F and I had to take all my orchids in, especially the Vandas.

Does anyone...
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