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Old 06-01-2007, 10:03 AM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
Orchidoofus Orchidoofus is offline
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Default Query: Pleione orchid potting up - how-to please?

Pretty l'il pale pink pleione, bought as a single bulb years ago.
Flowered two seasons. Since has grown more new bulbs. Currently has
five bulbs in a 2" x2" pot of pine needles. No flowers for last few
years. No insect traces or troubles.

Queries:
Should it be repotted before it gets too crowded (or do they like to be
crowded to flower)?
Should it be repotted into a shallow dish?
Best growing medium - is it really pine needles?
Do pine needles have to be a specific species? (If not, source is no
problem, just a ten minute walk up to a formal garden with pine needles
everywhere)

So glad to be back among friendly experts! Thank in advance