26-09-2003, 05:02 PM
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Whats wrong with my Vanda?
"Wendy" wrote in message hmOcb.24098$Ms2.2763@fed1read03
Hi there neighbour! We are 8 miles as the crow flies in MV.
Wondering if you maybe have misters & they are getting wet for too long?
Have you checked for ants?
Are they under cover, in a greenhouse?
If so, do you have a fan blowing on them?
Cheers Wendy
Hi Wendy Thanks for the response...
yes, i've noticed a steady stream of ants...nuke 'em?
no misters, water infrequently, once a week usually, garden hose drenching
under patio cover, no fan, no breeze
stems dry out, not mushy
by the sounds of things, its lucky to be alive! 
many thanks for the input
"HHAC Inc" wrote in message
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Grrrrrrrrr. Nice healthy Vanda. this is the first year the flower shoot
has
fully developed. Only problem is each individual flower stem turns brown
and
dies before the blossom opens. I sure would like to see the flower !!
Its growing in a hanging basket filled with lava rock, along with a few
other
orchids. the others bloom year round. Orange County Ca. 7 miles inland.
it gets the same water, fertilizer, sunlight and neglect all the other
orchids
that do flower.....
any tips, ideas suggestions?
many thanks
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