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New Poster with an orchid question
Since I am new to the world of orchids, I have a question I hope someone can
answer for me. I have an orchid, a Phal I think that needs to be repotted. What is the best potting mixture to get and the best way to do it. The little orchid has outgrown it's very small pot. It has bloomed beautifully for several years now, but I need to repot it. Thanks for your help. Karen |
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Karen,
There is no single potting medium that is right for everyone, due to differences in growing conditions and watering/feeding habits among growers. Be wary of anyone telling you that "this way" is the ONLY way to go. Likewise, there may be several different media formulations and culture methods that might work great for you. The fact that you have successfully rebloomed the plant for several years suggests that you're doing a fine job with the medium it is in, so why not consider just moving it into a larger pot of the same? Personally, I am a big proponent of semi-hydroponics (inert media with a constant reservoir of nutrient solution), but I will be the last to tell you it's the only way to grow. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "Kipper" wrote in message ... Since I am new to the world of orchids, I have a question I hope someone can answer for me. I have an orchid, a Phal I think that needs to be repotted. What is the best potting mixture to get and the best way to do it. The little orchid has outgrown it's very small pot. It has bloomed beautifully for several years now, but I need to repot it. Thanks for your help. Karen |
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"Ray" wrote in message ... Karen, There is no single potting medium that is right for everyone, due to differences in growing conditions and watering/feeding habits among growers. Be wary of anyone telling you that "this way" is the ONLY way to go. Likewise, there may be several different media formulations and culture methods that might work great for you. The fact that you have successfully rebloomed the plant for several years suggests that you're doing a fine job with the medium it is in, so why not consider just moving it into a larger pot of the same? Personally, I am a big proponent of semi-hydroponics (inert media with a constant reservoir of nutrient solution), but I will be the last to tell you it's the only way to grow. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! Thanks Ray, good advise. "Kipper" wrote in message ... Since I am new to the world of orchids, I have a question I hope someone can answer for me. I have an orchid, a Phal I think that needs to be repotted. What is the best potting mixture to get and the best way to do it. The little orchid has outgrown it's very small pot. It has bloomed beautifully for several years now, but I need to repot it. Thanks for your help. Karen |
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