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Oncidium and Repotting
Hi all, i need some advice, I have few Oncidiums and they are growing an
developing a new pseudobulb....The plants are in small plastic pots, and the problem is the plant are quite heavy and keep falling on the side..now with the new pseudobulb are getting worst....I am wondering if it is ok to repot them now, and also, how about a heavy clay pots? I know th pots should be same size than the actual one, the pseudobulbs are fitting nicely, the problem again is the weight.....and idea what is the best to do? Paulo |
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Oncidium and Repotting
Place the plastic pot inside a clay pot for weight and support. (called slip
potting 'cause you just slip one pot inside the other). Prevents tipping. K Barrett "Paulo" wrote in message .. . Hi all, i need some advice, I have few Oncidiums and they are growing an developing a new pseudobulb....The plants are in small plastic pots, and the problem is the plant are quite heavy and keep falling on the side..now with the new pseudobulb are getting worst....I am wondering if it is ok to repot them now, and also, how about a heavy clay pots? I know th pots should be same size than the actual one, the pseudobulbs are fitting nicely, the problem again is the weight.....and idea what is the best to do? Paulo |
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Oncidium and Repotting
Paulo,
Now, when the plant is growing new roots and pseudobulbs, is exactly the right time to repot, and going into clay is fine, if your watering tendencies can handle it. Repot into the next size up that can handle as much growth as the plant is likely to put on before the medium starts to significantly degrade. The old adage used to be "one year's growth," but with CHC tending to replace bark, a couple of years is probably a better guide, and maybe even more. -- Ray Barkalow First Rays Orchids http://www.firstrays.com Secure Online Ordering & Lots of Free Info! "Paulo" wrote in message .. . Hi all, i need some advice, I have few Oncidiums and they are growing an developing a new pseudobulb....The plants are in small plastic pots, and the problem is the plant are quite heavy and keep falling on the side..now with the new pseudobulb are getting worst....I am wondering if it is ok to repot them now, and also, how about a heavy clay pots? I know th pots should be same size than the actual one, the pseudobulbs are fitting nicely, the problem again is the weight.....and idea what is the best to do? Paulo |
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Oncidium and Repotting
Thanks a lot Ray, Oncidium has any special needs...i mean in the medium
(fine, medium, coarse...) Also, these pseudobulbs...are they going to produce spikes? When i can expect flowers..next spring? Thanks for your help Paulo "Ray @ First Rays Orchids" wrote in message ... Paulo, Now, when the plant is growing new roots and pseudobulbs, is exactly the right time to repot, and going into clay is fine, if your watering tendencies can handle it. Repot into the next size up that can handle as much growth as the plant is likely to put on before the medium starts to significantly degrade. The old adage used to be "one year's growth," but with CHC tending to replace bark, a couple of years is probably a better guide, and maybe even more. -- Ray Barkalow First Rays Orchids http://www.firstrays.com Secure Online Ordering & Lots of Free Info! "Paulo" wrote in message .. . Hi all, i need some advice, I have few Oncidiums and they are growing an developing a new pseudobulb....The plants are in small plastic pots, and the problem is the plant are quite heavy and keep falling on the side..now with the new pseudobulb are getting worst....I am wondering if it is ok to repot them now, and also, how about a heavy clay pots? I know th pots should be same size than the actual one, the pseudobulbs are fitting nicely, the problem again is the weight.....and idea what is the best to do? Paulo |
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