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Old 25-08-2007, 01:38 AM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
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"Kenni Judd" wrote in message
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Have you thought about the bathtub?


It would take all day walking them back and forth from the sunroom to the
bathroom tub. They're at the opposite end of the house.

A handheld sprayer from the shower
would be easiest, but you could just fill a watering can. Different
situation, but the "guest bath" is what we recommend to our customers for
vandas that have to be brought in from cold or hurricanes.


There are too many to carry back and forth. That's only workable if you have
a few plants or the bathroom is within a few feet of the windows.


Do keep in mind that if you put multiple plants in one "bath," you risk
spreading any problems you might have. Kenni


Same problem with the deep dishpan method as well.



"Manelli Family" wrote in message
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It's been at or over 100 F for the past 3 weeks now. The severe drought
continues, forcing the grasshoppers to go for anything watered. Today I
started to bring my orchids back inside. I think the heat is getting to
them also as they're getting a lighter green.

How do you guys water your indoor orchids? I've been using a dishpan to
set them in 2 at a time but as the collection grows that takes a long
time. I can't use a watering can as the water runs right through the
orchid mix.