Pansy Orchid Potting
 

I had received a pansy orchid from a friend who had received it as a gift.
I remember seeing it when it was in bloom and it was beautiful. Needless to
say it only had 1 viable psuedobulb left. I cut off the dead stuff and
potted the one piece that is still alive. It is a very light green and had
about 4 good roots. I am assuming that it is the newest bulb as I did not
see any other root protrusions on the base of it, just the 4 roots that I
mentioned. Now that I have it in a new pot with new mix, what should I do
to ensure that it survives? The green that I mention is most likely from a
lack of water and nutrients, as I did not see any red on the leaves
indicating too much light. Should I put it in my orchid house (outside) or
should I leave it in the house with less light and where it is cooler? Any
help would be appreciated as I have never grown this type of orchid. By the
way I live in West Palm Beach (hot and lots of humidity). Not even sure if
this type of orchid will grow here.

I have no idea what the name is on this plant as the tag is long gone.

Pansy Orchid Potting
 

Miltoniopsis get pale, not red, in overly bright conditions, and they prefer
cooler conditions, so I'd move it into a semi-shady, indoor, air conditioned
location.

--

Ray Barkalow -- First Rays Orchids
http://www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
"Go Gators" wrote in message
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I had received a pansy orchid from a friend who had received it as a gift.
I remember seeing it when it was in bloom and it was beautiful. Needless
to
say it only had 1 viable psuedobulb left. I cut off the dead stuff and
potted the one piece that is still alive. It is a very light green and
had
about 4 good roots. I am assuming that it is the newest bulb as I did not
see any other root protrusions on the base of it, just the 4 roots that I
mentioned. Now that I have it in a new pot with new mix, what should I do
to ensure that it survives? The green that I mention is most likely from
a
lack of water and nutrients, as I did not see any red on the leaves
indicating too much light. Should I put it in my orchid house (outside)
or
should I leave it in the house with less light and where it is cooler?
Any
help would be appreciated as I have never grown this type of orchid. By
the
way I live in West Palm Beach (hot and lots of humidity). Not even sure if
this type of orchid will grow here.

I have no idea what the name is on this plant as the tag is long gone.

Pansy Orchid Potting
 

Being that the group as a whole is very difficult to grow in hot
climates, I would keep it inside where it is cooler. Pansy orchids,
however, seem to like bright light.

Good luck with this one. There are a few varieties that adapt to the
warmer climate, though.

.. . . Pam
Everything Orchid Management System
http://www.pe.net/~profpam/page3.html

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Go Gators wrote:

I had received a pansy orchid from a friend who had received it as a gift.
I remember seeing it when it was in bloom and it was beautiful. Needless to
say it only had 1 viable psuedobulb left. I cut off the dead stuff and
potted the one piece that is still alive. It is a very light green and had
about 4 good roots. I am assuming that it is the newest bulb as I did not
see any other root protrusions on the base of it, just the 4 roots that I
mentioned. Now that I have it in a new pot with new mix, what should I do
to ensure that it survives? The green that I mention is most likely from a
lack of water and nutrients, as I did not see any red on the leaves
indicating too much light. Should I put it in my orchid house (outside) or
should I leave it in the house with less light and where it is cooler? Any
help would be appreciated as I have never grown this type of orchid. By the
way I live in West Palm Beach (hot and lots of humidity). Not even sure if
this type of orchid will grow here.

I have no idea what the name is on this plant as the tag is long gone.

Pansy Orchid Potting
 

Keep it as cool as you can. While they do normally like bright light, a
sick or stressed plant like your little remnant can use some extra shade
while it tries to recuperate. Mounting the orchid on a clay tube that you
keep filled with water can help keep the root zone cool. Unfortunately,
I've looked, and been unable to find a good source for the clay tubes [I
don't need 10,000 of them ...]. Milton Carpenter at Everglades Orchids
might be able to sell you one or two.

--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids

http://www.jborchids.com
"Go Gators" wrote in message
...
I had received a pansy orchid from a friend who had received it as a gift.
I remember seeing it when it was in bloom and it was beautiful. Needless
to
say it only had 1 viable psuedobulb left. I cut off the dead stuff and
potted the one piece that is still alive. It is a very light green and
had
about 4 good roots. I am assuming that it is the newest bulb as I did not
see any other root protrusions on the base of it, just the 4 roots that I
mentioned. Now that I have it in a new pot with new mix, what should I do
to ensure that it survives? The green that I mention is most likely from
a
lack of water and nutrients, as I did not see any red on the leaves
indicating too much light. Should I put it in my orchid house (outside)
or
should I leave it in the house with less light and where it is cooler?
Any
help would be appreciated as I have never grown this type of orchid. By
the
way I live in West Palm Beach (hot and lots of humidity). Not even sure if
this type of orchid will grow here.

I have no idea what the name is on this plant as the tag is long gone.

Pansy Orchid Potting
 

Kenni,

Can you describe these clay tubes? I'm having difficulting imagining what
you're recommending.

Thanks,
Gene



"Kenni Judd" wrote in message
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Keep it as cool as you can. While they do normally like bright light, a
sick or stressed plant like your little remnant can use some extra shade
while it tries to recuperate. Mounting the orchid on a clay tube that you
keep filled with water can help keep the root zone cool. Unfortunately,
I've looked, and been unable to find a good source for the clay tubes [I
don't need 10,000 of them ...]. Milton Carpenter at Everglades Orchids
might be able to sell you one or two.

--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids

http://www.jborchids.com
"Go Gators" wrote in message
...
I had received a pansy orchid from a friend who had received it as a
gift.
I remember seeing it when it was in bloom and it was beautiful. Needless
to
say it only had 1 viable psuedobulb left. I cut off the dead stuff and
potted the one piece that is still alive. It is a very light green and
had
about 4 good roots. I am assuming that it is the newest bulb as I did
not
see any other root protrusions on the base of it, just the 4 roots that
I
mentioned. Now that I have it in a new pot with new mix, what should I
do
to ensure that it survives? The green that I mention is most likely
from
a
lack of water and nutrients, as I did not see any red on the leaves
indicating too much light. Should I put it in my orchid house (outside)
or
should I leave it in the house with less light and where it is cooler?
Any
help would be appreciated as I have never grown this type of orchid. By
the
way I live in West Palm Beach (hot and lots of humidity). Not even sure
if
this type of orchid will grow here.

I have no idea what the name is on this plant as the tag is long gone.