Additionally, do a google search on Dr Yin-Tung Wang of Texas A&M. You will
find his research papers on Phalaenopsis. He has alot of info about flower
induction, fertilizer rates etc.
K Barrett

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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Thanks, Aaron!

DK

"Aaron Hicks" wrote in message
...
Diana:

Gubler's orchids uses "wet blankets" (my term, not theirs) to
inspire flowering in recently-imported phals at pretty much whatever
time
they want to. Induction of flowering is caused by the temperature drop
from the evaporative cooling. They should revert back to flowering in
their new location such that they synchronize with the local temperature
changes.

Plants are literally covered with thin fabric that is saturated
with water at night, which chills them. Blankets are removed in the
morning. A few weeks of this, and they've been primed to flower.

This is all from memory, from a talk presented by Chris Gubler. I
could be off on a few details, and I'm sure someone will correct me if I
am. :-)

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Cheers,

-AJHicks
Chandler, AZ