Wow! what kind of potting mix do you use, V? Cheers Wendy
"V_coerulea" wrote in message
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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
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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

Hi Wendy,
I just use a standard mix like Miracle-Gro with a little extra perlita
added. Nothing special. Lots of summer light, heat, fertilizer, and water.
Drier in winter, and in spring....BAM...firecrackers on beanpoles. It's very
easy in a greenhouse. Inside, I don't know.

"Wendy" wrote in message
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Wow! what kind of potting mix do you use, V? Cheers Wendy
"V_coerulea" wrote in message
news
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