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Just started my orchid journey! (Got her for $10 on clearance at Lowe’s!!) & honestly I’m already addicted! Wanted to introduce ourselves & see if anyone has tips on how to keep this beauty ALIVE!! 🤍
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Just started my orchid journey! (Got her for $10 on clearance at… | The Orchid Oasis | Comunità di Planta
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The leafy AngelDo not water with ice cubes, water when the roots are silver/grey colour
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MattLWhere does this ice cube thing come from?! This “trick” will just not die.
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Marketing scam, it kills the plant so you have to buy another one
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MeasomerPiI completely agree with Ash Angel. I e cubes can damage the roots. The type of media dictates how I water. I grow most of my Phalanopsis in bark so they dry out reasonably fast in my growing conditions. When the phal is ready for some water (silver roots) I like soaking the pot for 10-15 minutes. Each time I water, I use fertilizer at 1/8 to 1/4 strength. Wait until the media dries out (look for silver roots) before watering again. For my setup, that works out to roughly once a week. Some people prefer to top water their plants. You might try experimenting and see what your plant responds best to. For plants in sphagnum, I top water only because soaking causes the sphagnum to take in too much water. These orchids usually are ready for water every second week. Again this is based on my growing conditions so watch your plant to determine when it wants water. Once a month flush with pure water to reduce salt buildup (this is especially important if you are using synthetic fertilizer or have hard water). Put your plant in in bright but indirect light. Direct sun will burn a phal pretty quickly. Too low and you won’t get blooms. I have mine an a west window that is shaded by landscaping. They get absolutely no direct sun. If the edges of the leaves turn reddish you know you are at the max limit of sun for your plant. If it is a newly purchased orchid, the media is probably at the end of its useful lifespan so you may need to repot when it’s done blooming. I like to repot mine especially if it’s in sphagnum because I just don’t have luck with growing phals in it. Phalanopsis blooms typically last one to three months, so don’t worry when they start to fade. It’s just part of its natural annual cycle. I cut the inflorescence back to the base of the plant once the final bloom drops. There is a way to try for a second bloom but in my experience the following year flowers tend to be fewer in number and sometimes smaller. However many hobbyists do not experience this. The best tip for orchids is learn. Read up on their care if you are so inclined. There are several channels on YouTube with information on orchid care, like Miss Orchid Girl, Here.. but Not, Hello Plant Lovers and Growing Orchids With Roger. Podcasts like On the Ledge are useful. The American Orchid Society is another handy resource. I especially like their monthly to do lists. If you really want to dive into the rabbit hole, you can look for orchid societies in your area; nothing can replace interacting directly with growers that have been doing it for years. I find caring for orchids very rewarding and mildly frustrating. Luckily they are tough plants. As long as you don’t drown them, you will do great. Good luck!
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