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mcdennis
01-07-2009, 11:23 AM
Anybody good with orchids? Mine needs help--I think I'm killing it through ignorance. It looks like it's outgrown its pot, and has been growing progressively more sideways. Hasn't flowered in years. Used to push out a couple new leaves a year, but not doing that anymore, either. Any suggestions? I'd rather not give up on it.:hmmm:
Barbara
01-07-2009, 02:59 PM
Sounds like the poor plant needs to be repotted. Also, are you feeding it regularaly? Orchids need food every time you water them.
Barbara
galephil
01-08-2009, 12:36 PM
I agree that it sounds like it needs repotting and frequent feeding. The rule I learned about orchid watering is "Weekly, weakly."
The Sonoma County Orchid Society is having its annual show, sale and workshops on Saturday and Sunday, February 7 & 8 at the Santa Rosa Veterans Building. I often go to attend the workshops or to buy an orchid in addition to seeing fantastic specimens grown locally. Their advertising says their website is Sonoma County Orchid Society (https://www.sonomaorchids.com).
Happy growing, and may you be blessed with blooms.
Gale
Anybody good with orchids? Mine needs help--I think I'm killing it through ignorance. It looks like it's outgrown its pot, and has been growing progressively more sideways. Hasn't flowered in years. Used to push out a couple new leaves a year, but not doing that anymore, either. Any suggestions? I'd rather not give up on it.:hmmm:
sicilian_chamillion
07-19-2010, 10:24 PM
? I'd have to see it...what are u growing it in? Soil..bark.. sand? Are you feeding it plant food? Where did u get it.. ? Honestly, there are a ton of factors that could be causing you grief. I'd start with the basics.........ph water, no direct/ intense sunlight, 1/2 strength 30/10/10 or Nutricote tablets, once a month 2tbs of Epsom per gal of h20, hardwater stabilizer? Hope this helped, good luck. :):
Anybody good with orchids? Mine needs help--I think I'm killing it through ignorance. It looks like it's outgrown its pot, and has been growing progressively more sideways. Hasn't flowered in years. Used to push out a couple new leaves a year, but not doing that anymore, either. Any suggestions? I'd rather not give up on it.:hmmm: