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Bought Without Blooms
I recently purchased a Phalaenopsis-hybrid orchid, with no blooms on
it. I have been taken all known measures, temperature, humidity, indirect sunlight, etc. I've had it 2 weeks, and would like to know what extra measure I can take to promote blooming. |
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Bought Without Blooms
Many of the Phal hybrids won't bloom again until next winter/spring.
-danny "Pfui!" wrote in message oups.com... I recently purchased a Phalaenopsis-hybrid orchid, with no blooms on it. I have been taken all known measures, temperature, humidity, indirect sunlight, etc. I've had it 2 weeks, and would like to know what extra measure I can take to promote blooming. |
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The "extra measure" is patience.
Many phals need to be exposed to a day/night temperature drop of about 10°F-15°F for a couple of weeks in order to initiate the formation of an inflorescence about 6-8 weeks later. For the in-home grower, that typically happens in the autumn when nighttime temperatures cool the air sufficiently that the plant sees those temperature variations near a window (it should never see below 50°). Hybrids involving some species - especially yellow hybrids - may be summer bloomers instead, so that won't be an issue. In the mean time, keep it fed and watered correctly, and it should be good and healthy whenever it's ready to bloom. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "Pfui!" wrote in message oups.com... I recently purchased a Phalaenopsis-hybrid orchid, with no blooms on it. I have been taken all known measures, temperature, humidity, indirect sunlight, etc. I've had it 2 weeks, and would like to know what extra measure I can take to promote blooming. |
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Thank You Both Danny, and Ray!
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Not so fast there partner, tie your horse off for a minute, sit a
spell. Everybody says their taking care of their plants, what they don't say is what mistakes they might be making. Tell us how your taking care of your plant. What window it's in, do you empty out the overflo tray etc. Don't leave out nuthing, then you can hit the trail. (don't forget to see Miss Kitty on your way out-she's a cutie) |
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Bought Without Blooms
aside from specifics of culture, I could say "prey". That should help.
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"prey" or "pray"? If you prey on orchids, stay far away from my collection
:-) -danny wrote in message oups.com... aside from specifics of culture, I could say "prey". That should help. |
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Bought Without Blooms
Well... I keep it in a east window where it gets good morning light but
not too much. I water it once a week, or when the the area around the roots feels relatively dry. I fertilize it every other week. I keep the temperature of our house at about 72 degrees F. Also I keep a small amout of pebbles and water below the plant for humidity. |
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Very good, come to the head of the class. Some days when it's real
hot they also like a fan to circulate the air. |
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Sorry, I forgot to mention I also keep my ceiling fan on, most days.
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Oh! Extra credit student. A+
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I gotta tell ya friend, you crack me up! LOL
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If you live in a cold climate, that may be fine, and I will leave you to the
many experts we have from such areas. But in hot climates like my own south Florida, Phals kept in constant-temp ac-d homes do not tend to initiate new inflorescences. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids www.jborchids.com "Pfui!" wrote in message oups.com... Well... I keep it in a east window where it gets good morning light but not too much. I water it once a week, or when the the area around the roots feels relatively dry. I fertilize it every other week. I keep the temperature of our house at about 72 degrees F. Also I keep a small amout of pebbles and water below the plant for humidity. |
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