Hi !

I`ve been a lurker for quite a long time (years ) and find this
group very helpful and friendly. Finally a time came to ask a question
: I`ve got a flask of Tolumnia seedlings, ready to pot. My question is
- should I pot them in orchid medium (or sphagnum moss ?), in pots or
should I transplant them directly to the mounts ? I did deflasking
before but Tolumnias frighten me a bit

Sandra

Sandra wrote:
Hi !

I`ve been a lurker for quite a long time (years ) and find this
group very helpful and friendly. Finally a time came to ask a question
: I`ve got a flask of Tolumnia seedlings, ready to pot. My question is
- should I pot them in orchid medium (or sphagnum moss ?), in pots or
should I transplant them directly to the mounts ? I did deflasking
before but Tolumnias frighten me a bit

Sandra


I think straight out of flask you should probably do a compot first, in
some sort of traditional mix. A seedling bark or sphagnum is probably
appropriate. They need to harden off a bit before you put them on the
mounts. Give them until spring in the compots, at least.

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2) There is always room for two more orchids
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3) When one has insufficient credit to obtain more
orchids, obtain more credit

Welcom Sandra,
I would say Rob has given you good advice & you could get more detailed info at:-

Anita Aldrich of Sundance Orchids in Galverston is a famous grower/hybridizer,
only problem is that I cant find any info.

Also
- Palmer Orchids Inc. in Florida (Has a website)
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Cheers Wendy

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Hi !

I`ve been a lurker for quite a long time (years ) and find this
group very helpful and friendly. Finally a time came to ask a question
: I`ve got a flask of Tolumnia seedlings, ready to pot. My question is
- should I pot them in orchid medium (or sphagnum moss ?), in pots or
should I transplant them directly to the mounts ? I did deflasking
before but Tolumnias frighten me a bit

Sandra

I guess I will pot them in sphagnum. I didn`t have much success with
the thin roots seedlings in compost.

thanks for your advice
Sandra

wendy7 napisal(a):
Welcom Sandra,
I would say Rob has given you good advice & you could get more detailed info at:-

Anita Aldrich of Sundance Orchids in Galverston is a famous grower/hybridizer,
only problem is that I cant find any info.

Also
- Palmer Orchids Inc. in Florida (Has a website)
--
Cheers Wendy

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"Sandra" wrote in message
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Hi !

I`ve been a lurker for quite a long time (years ) and find this
group very helpful and friendly. Finally a time came to ask a question
: I`ve got a flask of Tolumnia seedlings, ready to pot. My question is
- should I pot them in orchid medium (or sphagnum moss ?), in pots or
should I transplant them directly to the mounts ? I did deflasking
before but Tolumnias frighten me a bit

Sandra

Sandra wrote:
I guess I will pot them in sphagnum. I didn`t have much success with
the thin roots seedlings in compost.

Hi Sandra

I would advise against sphagnum for Tolumnias. They like to dry out
after each watering. I have had some success with the following method.


Keep them all together after de-flasking. Don't disturb the roots any
more that you really have to. Put the whole lot, still together as they
came out of the flask, into a shallow, empty container with holes in
the bottom, and water each morning. Works for me.

If you insist on using sphagnum, only use a thin layer underneath the
roots so that they dry out before days end.

A great method of potting them when they get a bit bigger, is to get an
80mmm (3inch) round basket, and put a group of wine corks around the
inside edge. Sit a plant in the centre and water each day. Mine grow
great like that and they can be left that way for years.

Good luck anyway,

Tony

What a great idea Tony have you got a pictur for us.

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Cheers Wendy

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emntee wrote:
Sandra wrote:
I guess I will pot them in sphagnum. I didn`t have much success with
the thin roots seedlings in compost.

Hi Sandra

I would advise against sphagnum for Tolumnias. They like to dry out
after each watering. I have had some success with the following
method.


Keep them all together after de-flasking. Don't disturb the roots any
more that you really have to. Put the whole lot, still together as
they came out of the flask, into a shallow, empty container with
holes in the bottom, and water each morning. Works for me.

If you insist on using sphagnum, only use a thin layer underneath the
roots so that they dry out before days end.

A great method of potting them when they get a bit bigger, is to get
an 80mmm (3inch) round basket, and put a group of wine corks around
the inside edge. Sit a plant in the centre and water each day. Mine
grow great like that and they can be left that way for years.

Good luck anyway,

Tony

wendy7 wrote:
What a great idea Tony have you got a picture for us.


Hi Wendy

I can do better than that

http://members.iinet.net.au/%7Eemntee/page77.html

Funny you should ask as I am in the middle of putting together a Power
Point Presentation for my local Ochid Society about Oncidiums and these
pix are included.

Enjoy

Tony