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Old 09-11-2005, 07:16 PM
Susan Erickson
 
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Default Brsdm. Lillian Oka 'Lillian'

On 8 Nov 2005 18:08:59 -0800, "bobc"
wrote:

Hello Group! My question concerns this plant and its care. I'm
currently giving it about the same amount of light as Onc. Sharry Baby
'Sweet Fragrance' , and watering it when dry. When I first got it over
a year and a half ago (more or less - I was keeping track of my orchids
and Bonsai, but accidently erased the database), I repotted it into my
mix. It quickly outgrew that pot so I moved it up and ever since it
just sits there. I've checked the roots and they look good, but there
hasn't been any new growth over the spring or summer, ps-bulbs or
roots. Since it isn't actually going downhill, I'm guessing it is
sulking.


Did you repot twice in succession? Is the new pot and mix
combination the same as the last? I would leave a plant in a pot
if it fills it in 6 months - let it crowd a bit. It will jump
the pot wall and continue if it wants more space. But many like
a secure fit in the pot. That is they do not like unbounded
space. Is this plant getting as much sun as Sharry Baby? In my
experience the Brsdm want sun.
Also Ray has a point about more water to balance that sun and
more food to keep the proportions square. I would try to grow it
in enough light to reduce the leaves to a lighter shade of green.
IF you have a heavy lush green - that is not enough light.

Remember changes in light must be worked up to - Plants like
people can and do sunburn if they are in high light levels and
are not accustomed to it.
SuE
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