On 20/12/2014 15:35, Pam Moore wrote:
On Sat, 20 Dec 2014 11:20:13 +0000, David
wrote:


Got round to putting canes in to support the flower spikes today and I
had miss counted One has 4 spikes and the other has 6, though 2 only
have 4 buds each, should be open well for Xmas.
A lot of the orchids are in need of re potting so will have to get some
orchid compost. time to shop around.
David @ a wet side of Swansea Bay



I had a bad batch of orchid compost a couple of years ago and lost a
couple of plants before I realised what was wrong. The compost tended
to drain poorly, even though it was exactly the same type I'd previously
used with success, so I'm much more wary these days. I sometimes buy a
bag of bulb compost (light mix, free draining and 'sweetened' with
charcoal, usually) to mix with the proprietory orchid compost, and this
has worked well. It mixes well with the bark, allowing the roots
contact with the compost, but doesn't impede drainage.

Well I got my 2 sacks of orchid compost and took a load of pics which I
will post later when I have time.
Got home last night and as I thought the Cymbidiums are in flower

http://s240.photobucket.com/user/taf...7ca00.jpg.html
http://s240.photobucket.com/user/taf...f28eb.jpg.html
David @ a mild side of Swansea Bay

lovely orchids David. A good advert for your care plan!
My first-in-15-years flower is well on its way to opening.

Thanks Pam hope yours are out for Xmas.
What I didn't say was when I re to the mix.
David.
PS
I'll be back ay Wyevale in the New Year to see if they have any reduced
after Xmas.