Ohaius Tankervilleae
Hi, Karen: I think you mean Phaius? Ours have been blooming for a while
and are about done. BUT, if yours are making new roots, I don't think it's a good time for a dry-treatment. Keep watering and feeding, sigh, and figure on next spring for flowers. Good growing, -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Karen" wrote in message ... I have one that I have never bloomed and I need some advice. First of all when is it suppose to bloom? Mine has new P-bulbs that are starting to send out roots of their own. They look fairly mature but no flowers. I suppose this is when I should let it dry out???? (at least that is what my info says to do.) I feel like I am in over my head this this one. Karen |
Ohaius Tankervilleae
You don't say what size your Phaius is. As a terrestrial, Phaius spp can
grow very large. I have one in a 4 gal pot, which just finished blooming having produced 4-6' spikes and 2-7' ones. It definately is going to need repotting. The blooming size bulbs are all about 4-6" tall and 3-4" across at the widest (sizes are estimates). Smaller than that, you might get a small bloom stem but don't expect it. The foliage is all about 2' long (some maybe a little bigger). Don't plan on growing this one under lights. "Karen" wrote in message ... I have one that I have never bloomed and I need some advice. First of all when is it suppose to bloom? Mine has new P-bulbs that are starting to send out roots of their own. They look fairly mature but no flowers. I suppose this is when I should let it dry out???? (at least that is what my info says to do.) I feel like I am in over my head this this one. Karen |
Ohaius Tankervilleae
V_coerulea wrote:
You don't say what size your Phaius is. As a terrestrial, Phaius spp can grow very large. I have one in a 4 gal pot, which just finished blooming having produced 4-6' spikes and 2-7' ones. It definately is going to need repotting. The blooming size bulbs are all about 4-6" tall and 3-4" across at the widest (sizes are estimates). Smaller than that, you might get a small bloom stem but don't expect it. The foliage is all about 2' long (some maybe a little bigger). Don't plan on growing this one under lights. "Karen" wrote in message ... I have one that I have never bloomed and I need some advice. First of all when is it suppose to bloom? Mine has new P-bulbs that are starting to send out roots of their own. They look fairly mature but no flowers. I suppose this is when I should let it dry out???? (at least that is what my info says to do.) I feel like I am in over my head this this one. Karen It is a Phaius (Sorry) It is growing in a 6 inch pot. |
Ohaius Tankervilleae
Kenni Judd wrote:
Hi, Karen: I think you mean Phaius? Ours have been blooming for a while and are about done. BUT, if yours are making new roots, I don't think it's a good time for a dry-treatment. Keep watering and feeding, sigh, and figure on next spring for flowers. Good growing, -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Karen" wrote in message ... I have one that I have never bloomed and I need some advice. First of all when is it suppose to bloom? Mine has new P-bulbs that are starting to send out roots of their own. They look fairly mature but no flowers. I suppose this is when I should let it dry out???? (at least that is what my info says to do.) I feel like I am in over my head this this one. Karen They need to be repotted. Can I do that without hurting them? Karen |
Ohaius Tankervilleae
Karen,
I have a Phaius tankervilleae, which has bloomed ever year since I purchased it, in the greenhouse underneath the bench on the east side. It gets a bit of indirect morning sunlight, is keep on the moist side via a self-watering plastic pot, and is given intermediate conditions. It certainly is not large and productive as v_coerulas -- You certainly have a beautiful plant, V_coerulea! .. . . Pam Everything Orchid Management System http://www.pe.net/~profpam/page3.html ------------------------------------------------------- Karen wrote: V_coerulea wrote: You don't say what size your Phaius is. As a terrestrial, Phaius spp can grow very large. I have one in a 4 gal pot, which just finished blooming having produced 4-6' spikes and 2-7' ones. It definately is going to need repotting. The blooming size bulbs are all about 4-6" tall and 3-4" across at the widest (sizes are estimates). Smaller than that, you might get a small bloom stem but don't expect it. The foliage is all about 2' long (some maybe a little bigger). Don't plan on growing this one under lights. "Karen" wrote in message ... I have one that I have never bloomed and I need some advice. First of all when is it suppose to bloom? Mine has new P-bulbs that are starting to send out roots of their own. They look fairly mature but no flowers. I suppose this is when I should let it dry out???? (at least that is what my info says to do.) I feel like I am in over my head this this one. Karen It is a Phaius (Sorry) It is growing in a 6 inch pot. |
Ohaius Tankervilleae
Where are you located?
I live in Melbourne, Australia, whereas the species originally comes from Queensland so it grows inside all the time, temperature in winter therefore between 13 - 20 degrees Celsius. It gets filtered, northwest sunlight. It flowers in late spring, ie October-November for us. I keep it in a self-watering pot in a mix of pine bark, soil and white river gravel. As it is a swamp grower, I don't think it should be left to dry out, so I have it in a self-watering pot. If you let it get too dry or hot, leaves will develop unsightly charcoal grey areas around the edges. Spikes will easily grow up to 2 metres, I've had as many as 18 flowers on the spikes. Corybas "Karen" wrote in message ... I have one that I have never bloomed and I need some advice. First of all when is it suppose to bloom? Mine has new P-bulbs that are starting to send out roots of their own. They look fairly mature but no flowers. I suppose this is when I should let it dry out???? (at least that is what my info says to do.) I feel like I am in over my head this this one. Karen |
Ohaius Tankervilleae
corybas wrote:
Where are you located? I live in Melbourne, Australia, whereas the species originally comes from Queensland so it grows inside all the time, temperature in winter therefore between 13 - 20 degrees Celsius. It gets filtered, northwest sunlight. It flowers in late spring, ie October-November for us. I keep it in a self-watering pot in a mix of pine bark, soil and white river gravel. As it is a swamp grower, I don't think it should be left to dry out, so I have it in a self-watering pot. If you let it get too dry or hot, leaves will develop unsightly charcoal grey areas around the edges. Spikes will easily grow up to 2 metres, I've had as many as 18 flowers on the spikes. Corybas "Karen" wrote in message ... I have one that I have never bloomed and I need some advice. First of all when is it suppose to bloom? Mine has new P-bulbs that are starting to send out roots of their own. They look fairly mature but no flowers. I suppose this is when I should let it dry out???? (at least that is what my info says to do.) I feel like I am in over my head this this one. Karen Wisconsin in the US. Can I re-pot it now? Karen |
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