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Yes, I offered my experience on growing L. pumila as a starting point for
discussion - the plant has thrived for two years - new growth and nice healthy roots, but there is more than one way to grow any orchid. In fact I was hoping to hear how others grow the plant - just to learn some other perspectives. Any other thoughts on how to grow and "bloom" L. pumila? John "Rob Halgren" wrote in message ... GARLAND HANSON wrote: What's the difference in growing orchids indoors in Florida or Italy OR Kansas? Completely under lights, or in a windowsill? In the window, there will be differences. Even under lights there will be a fair amount of difference. Humidity, ambient temperature, water quality, fertilizer brands, etc. Across the street in the botany building they have very expensive growth chambers that regulate all aspects of culture, just to get some measure of reproducibility for their experiments. I doubt most home orchid growers have absolute control over all of the factors involved in plant growth. All that said, I'd certainly accept advice from somebody growing in a completely different part of the world from me, and try to integrate it into my personal experiences. Most things translate, some things don't. The more you know, the better, but there isn't a book in the world that substitutes for hands on experience. That is what makes orchid growing fun. Orchid growing is more than a little art, and a bit of science. My grandmother could grow and bloom phalaenopsis in dark corners of north facing rooms, sitting in saucers of water with never a drop of fertilizer. Green thumb. I have no other explanation than art - science says that won't work. My thumb is several shades lighter green than that, unfortunately. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit LittlefrogFarm is open - e-mail me for a list ) |
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