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Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-12-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,486
Posted By netrizone
Loosely vs. Tightly Packed Sphagnum Moss

Hi all, I'm repotting some phals right now, and I've seen conflicting opinions on whether to pack the moss loosely or tight.

A lot of videos online recommend keeping the moss loose and fluffy to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-09-2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,326
Posted By netrizone
When and How to Water Phals in Tightly-Packed Moss

Hi all, how do you know when to water phals in tightly-packed moss, and when you do, how do you go about it?

There's a couple of grocery store phals in my collection that are currently in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-30-2024, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,245
Posted By netrizone
Sphagnum Moss vs. Orchiata Bark

Hi all, in one of my previous posts, many of you guys recommended that frequent watering was the key to faster vegetative growth.

As one of my phals are due for a repot (it's currently sitting in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-26-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,421
Posted By netrizone
Do Phals Prefer Frequent Wet-Dry Cycles?

Hi all, I'm repotting one of my phals and was wondering if I should use 100% sphagnum moss, or a mix of 50% bark and 50% moss.

My environment has been warming up lately, 80F (26.7C) days and 75F...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-24-2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 999
Posted By netrizone
Kelley's Korner MSU & K-Lite Fertilizers

Hi all, Kelley's Korner Orchid Supplies sells both the MSU and K-Lite fertilizers. Are they the same formulations as the ones sold by Greencare / First Ray's website?

As a reference, here are...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2024, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,935
Posted By netrizone
Thank you very much for the replies! My...

Thank you very much for the replies! My collection is a mix of large grocery store phals and a couple small ones that are still growing.

The grocery store phals are in thick, 5" ceramic pots....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,935
Posted By netrizone
How to Control Temperature?

Hi all, the temperature in my area has been dropping very low in recent nights (10C/50F), which I'm afraid may be affecting my phals.

I've tried seedling mats, but they heat up the area very...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2024, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By netrizone
Have I Killed My New Phalaenopsis?

Hi! I recently purchased a new phal online, and it came in a 2" plastic container with tightly-packed sphagnum. After waiting a couple days for the sphagnum to dry out, I soaked the whole plant in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-18-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By netrizone
Misting with Kelpak Daily?

Hi everyone, I currently soak my Phalaenopsis orchid in Kelpak every fourth watering and mist its aerial roots daily with tap water. Would it be beneficial to also spray the aerial roots with Kelpak...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-16-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,211
Posted By netrizone
Phals: High Light or Low Light?

Hey guys, while browsing this forum, I've concluded that there are two general opinions on the amount of light that phalaenopsis orchids need:

1. High light: there are many threads where growers...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-12-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,489
Posted By netrizone
That makes sense. Right now I'm using Barrina T5...

That makes sense. Right now I'm using Barrina T5 grow lights. And I just measured the light intensity with my phone: the Phal is receiving a PPFD of about 100 umol/s/m2 for 14 hours every day. I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-12-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,489
Posted By netrizone
How do commercial growers grow their leaves so big?

Hey guys, I've been taking care of a phalaenopsis orchid for about a year now, and it seems happy. I water when the roots are dry, and it's been growing under some LED lights for 14 hours/day.
...
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