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Phalaenopsis
Hi,
Last Wednesday I purchased from a garden centre, a Phalaenopsis that was crying out for a little TLC. In the 'Bargain Offer' section, it was reduced in price to 9.99GBP. There are two flower spikes both of which have all the flowers, the only blemish is a slight nick on one of the three leaves. After a good soaking in rain water, it already looks much better. I intend keeping it in my south facing conservatory along with my Vuylstekeara Cambria 'Plush' that was also in need of tlc when I bought it last year. My question, if I manage to keep my Phalaenopsis alive, when can I expect to see new leaves growing and from what part of the plant do they grow? Since buying my Vuylstekeara it has romped away, doubling in size and at the moment growing a new flower spike. Any cultural advice would be most welcome. This is my very first posting to GardenBanter, my main horticultural interest is growing carnivorous plants and hopefully a few orchids in a conservatory environment. Plantaganet |
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Phalaenopsis
On Sun, 7 May 2006 13:30:28 +0000, Plantaganet
wrote: Hi, Last Wednesday I purchased from a garden centre, a Phalaenopsis that was crying out for a little TLC. In the 'Bargain Offer' section, it was reduced in price to 9.99GBP. There are two flower spikes both of which have all the flowers, the only blemish is a slight nick on one of the three leaves. After a good soaking in rain water, it already looks much better. I intend keeping it in my south facing conservatory along with my Vuylstekeara Cambria 'Plush' that was also in need of tlc when I bought it last year. My question, if I manage to keep my Phalaenopsis alive, when can I expect to see new leaves growing and from what part of the plant do they grow? Since buying my Vuylstekeara it has romped away, doubling in size and at the moment growing a new flower spike. Any cultural advice would be most welcome. This is my very first posting to GardenBanter, my main horticultural interest is growing carnivorous plants and hopefully a few orchids in a conservatory environment. Plantaganet While Vuyl. Cambria 'Plush' wants a great deal of light; the Phal is a low light plant. The amount of light your Vuyl enjoys will sunburn the Phal. So be careful not to set it in direct sunlight. It would prefer very short 'dry' periods. But it does not want to be wet all the time. Check that the mix or moss is actually dry before you water. IF in doubt, give it another day. Dry is safer than WET. Generally the Phal likes 'home temp' and is a very good houseplant. It will grow new leaves centrally (called the crown) keep this area dry as it is prone to rot if water collects in the center of the leaf whorl. If the plant needs to recoup you may want to cut the flower spikes back to the base. The plant will grow new inflorescence next year to bloom approximately at this time. It will probably take a 10 degree drop between day and night temperature in the fall to cause it to initiate a blooming cycle. It should have grown at least one leaf by that time. If it has not, do not allow it to bloom. Feed it any balanced houseplant fertilizer at 1/2 strength every watering, with a flush of clear water once a month. When you water allow the water to contact all the roots so that they turn from silver to green, then drain. Do not allow water to stand in any container or under the pot but in contact with the pot. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/main.php |
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