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Phalenopsis orchid
On 23/08/2014 23:44, Bertie Doe wrote:
"Spider" wrote in message ... Buds can abort if the plant is turned to face a different direction. They are unable to turn with the stem, so drop off. This is why orchids are invariably bought with flowers open. Drought and dryness can also have the same effect. I have 2 phals on an East facing window. Problem is, they both suffer from excess growth on one side. I've tried adjusting the thin support sticks (supplied) to get them more upright but with little success. Don't want to turn them around, as you say, for fear of buds and flower loss. Once out of the bud stage, I turn mine very, very gradually, but only if I feel they really need it. If you try this, make sure yours are well-watered to lessen the chance of flower loss. I've never lost flowers this way yet, but I am very cautious. Of course, you can always wait until the flowers are over and then turn it round to balance up the growth. If yours are very lop-sided, you may have to be patient and wait until they're ready to be potted on, then simply set them as upright as you can *without breaking roots*. -- Spider. On high ground in SE London gardening on heavy clay |
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