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Old 04-07-2003, 03:08 PM
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Default Pansy Orchid Potting

I had received a pansy orchid from a friend who had received it as a gift.
I remember seeing it when it was in bloom and it was beautiful. Needless to
say it only had 1 viable psuedobulb left. I cut off the dead stuff and
potted the one piece that is still alive. It is a very light green and had
about 4 good roots. I am assuming that it is the newest bulb as I did not
see any other root protrusions on the base of it, just the 4 roots that I
mentioned. Now that I have it in a new pot with new mix, what should I do
to ensure that it survives? The green that I mention is most likely from a
lack of water and nutrients, as I did not see any red on the leaves
indicating too much light. Should I put it in my orchid house (outside) or
should I leave it in the house with less light and where it is cooler? Any
help would be appreciated as I have never grown this type of orchid. By the
way I live in West Palm Beach (hot and lots of humidity). Not even sure if
this type of orchid will grow here.

I have no idea what the name is on this plant as the tag is long gone.