Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1   Report Post  
Old 17-07-2007, 05:31 PM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Jun 2007
Posts: 189
Default Phals revisited

The 50% off phals I bought had just finished blooming. I cut off all the bad
roots and repotted them. How long should I expect to wait for new growth to
appear.

Thanks

  #2   Report Post  
Old 17-07-2007, 09:54 PM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Apr 2007
Posts: 216
Default Phals revisited

If you mean a new spike, probably late fall, depending on where you live.
Phals need a diurnal temp range of about 10-15 degrees to initiate spiking,
and they also need to rest for a while and develop new leaves.

If you mean new leaf growth, that can come any time now.

Diana

"Manelli Family" wrote in message
...
The 50% off phals I bought had just finished blooming. I cut off all the
bad roots and repotted them. How long should I expect to wait for new
growth to appear.

Thanks



  #3   Report Post  
Old 17-07-2007, 11:15 PM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Jun 2007
Posts: 189
Default Phals revisited


"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
...
If you mean a new spike, probably late fall, depending on where you live.
Phals need a diurnal temp range of about 10-15 degrees to initiate
spiking, and they also need to rest for a while and develop new leaves.

If you mean new leaf growth, that can come any time now.

Diana



Yes I mean new leaf and root growth. It looked like whoever potted these
plants at the Crystal Co. in St. Lewis MO just crammed the roots together,
wrapped them in moss and forced them into the pots, breaking most of them in
the process. Disgusting.



  #4   Report Post  
Old 17-07-2007, 11:55 PM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Apr 2007
Posts: 216
Default Phals revisited

Yes I mean new leaf and root growth. It looked like whoever potted these
plants at the Crystal Co. in St. Lewis MO just crammed the roots together,
wrapped them in moss and forced them into the pots, breaking most of them
in the process. Disgusting.


I guess I should ask what condition the roots were actually in? I mean, do
the plants have some viable roots left? There needs to be enough root system
to support the whole plant.

Diana


  #5   Report Post  
Old 18-07-2007, 06:53 AM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Jun 2007
Posts: 189
Default Phals revisited


"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
...
Yes I mean new leaf and root growth. It looked like whoever potted these
plants at the Crystal Co. in St. Lewis MO just crammed the roots
together, wrapped them in moss and forced them into the pots, breaking
most of them in the process. Disgusting.


I guess I should ask what condition the roots were actually in? I mean, do
the plants have some viable roots left? There needs to be enough root
system to support the whole plant.

Diana


The roots they have left I would say are borderline. They're not
desiccating (the plants) so I assume there are enough left to support the
leaves they have. I will never buy another orchid that originates from that
Co. again - at any price!



  #6   Report Post  
Old 18-07-2007, 08:47 PM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Apr 2007
Posts: 216
Default Phals revisited


"Manelli Family" wrote in message
...

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
...
Yes I mean new leaf and root growth. It looked like whoever potted
these plants at the Crystal Co. in St. Lewis MO just crammed the roots
together, wrapped them in moss and forced them into the pots, breaking
most of them in the process. Disgusting.


I guess I should ask what condition the roots were actually in? I mean,
do the plants have some viable roots left? There needs to be enough root
system to support the whole plant.

Diana


The roots they have left I would say are borderline. They're not
desiccating (the plants) so I assume there are enough left to support the
leaves they have. I will never buy another orchid that originates from
that Co. again - at any price!


If they do start to destabilize (go limp, etc), consider removing portions
of the bottom leaves. That way the roots will have less to support. The
plants will look strange for a while, but have a better chance at recovery.

Diana


  #7   Report Post  
Old 19-07-2007, 06:44 AM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Jun 2007
Posts: 189
Default Phals revisited


"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
...

"Manelli Family" wrote in message
...

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
...
Yes I mean new leaf and root growth. It looked like whoever potted
these plants at the Crystal Co. in St. Lewis MO just crammed the roots
together, wrapped them in moss and forced them into the pots, breaking
most of them in the process. Disgusting.

I guess I should ask what condition the roots were actually in? I mean,
do the plants have some viable roots left? There needs to be enough root
system to support the whole plant.

Diana


The roots they have left I would say are borderline. They're not
desiccating (the plants) so I assume there are enough left to support the
leaves they have. I will never buy another orchid that originates from
that Co. again - at any price!


If they do start to destabilize (go limp, etc), consider removing portions
of the bottom leaves. That way the roots will have less to support. The
plants will look strange for a while, but have a better chance at
recovery.

Diana



Thanks. I will definately do that.




Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules

Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Oleander/toxicity revisited Lou Minatti Gardening 3 06-05-2003 03:20 AM
cap'n blood here - was: worms revisited len brauer Permaculture 6 05-05-2003 02:08 PM
cap'n blood here - was: worms revisited Fran Higham Permaculture 18 05-05-2003 02:08 PM
Holly problem revisited: Gerneral request Paul Kelly United Kingdom 0 26-03-2003 02:08 PM
Worms revisited Janet Baraclough Permaculture 8 22-10-2002 03:31 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:51 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 GardenBanter.co.uk.
The comments are property of their posters.
 

About Us

"It's about Gardening"

 

Copyright © 2017