We bought a phalaenopsis for friends on their wedding day , June 4 years ago and it has never been without flowers ever since. Sometimes as many as 30 at a time.
I am new to your community and so happy to be here. In my garden I have only orchids especially dendrobium.But I like all varieties of Orchids.From my experience I can say that it will take a little bit more time for an orchid to adjust with a new atmosphere. So it affects its growth , blooming etc.
I have some suggetions to make it fast.At first repot the newly bought plant in new medium and apply a little fungicide, because most probably the plant may from a farm or a grower who have plants in abundance and not in utmost care. After repoting keep it away from your own collections to avoid spread of disease for a couple of weeks.Then after one month you can spray(spray fully , means to leaves ,ariel roots and shoots) diluted coconut water(make 1 cup coconut water to 4 cups)if it is available in your place. It is a very good energy booster for dendrobium.
Most of the orchid growers suggest us to pot the plant in a small pot.I too have different types and sizes of pots. But I noticed that the plants in comparatively big pots are much healthy and have the tendency to grow fast bloom fast and have a number of shoots. I felt it helped my plants to bloom fast and to get more than one spike at a time. BUT remember one thing it is orchid not Hibiscus to get flowers daily. You should have patience to get a good result.
Lifespan of dendrobium flower spikes varies. ie. one month to 3 months. I felt ,redder or red varieties lasts up to 3 months , but some light shades one month or 45 days. To get the next spike fast cut the old spike base with the last one or two flowers. Pls. don"t wait full to shed.
My profile picture is a portion of one of my balcony orchid garden. I set it in such a way to occupy maximum plants in minimum space but in a comfortable zone for the free growth of plants and getting sufficient sunlight.I don "t have any issue till now. Now it is rainy season here so less blooms.
At last I want to tell one thing, if you feel your new plant is adjusted with new surroundings , growing well, seems healthy then leave it free, water it , nourish it when it needs only, otherwise overcare and neglectance have same effect.
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We bought a phalaenopsis for friends on their wedding day , June 4 years ago and it has never been without flowers ever since. Sometimes as many as 30 at a time.
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I am new to your community and so happy to be here. In my garden I have only orchids especially dendrobium.But I like all varieties of Orchids.From my experience I can say that it will take a little bit more time for an orchid to adjust with a new atmosphere. So it affects its growth , blooming etc.
I have some suggetions to make it fast.At first repot the newly bought plant in new medium and apply a little fungicide, because most probably the plant may from a farm or a grower who have plants in abundance and not in utmost care. After repoting keep it away from your own collections to avoid spread of disease for a couple of weeks.Then after one month you can spray(spray fully , means to leaves ,ariel roots and shoots) diluted coconut water(make 1 cup coconut water to 4 cups)if it is available in your place. It is a very good energy booster for dendrobium.
Most of the orchid growers suggest us to pot the plant in a small pot.I too have different types and sizes of pots. But I noticed that the plants in comparatively big pots are much healthy and have the tendency to grow fast bloom fast and have a number of shoots. I felt it helped my plants to bloom fast and to get more than one spike at a time. BUT remember one thing it is orchid not Hibiscus to get flowers daily. You should have patience to get a good result.
Lifespan of dendrobium flower spikes varies. ie. one month to 3 months. I felt ,redder or red varieties lasts up to 3 months , but some light shades one month or 45 days. To get the next spike fast cut the old spike base with the last one or two flowers. Pls. don"t wait full to shed.
My profile picture is a portion of one of my balcony orchid garden. I set it in such a way to occupy maximum plants in minimum space but in a comfortable zone for the free growth of plants and getting sufficient sunlight.I don "t have any issue till now. Now it is rainy season here so less blooms.
At last I want to tell one thing, if you feel your new plant is adjusted with new surroundings , growing well, seems healthy then leave it free, water it , nourish it when it needs only, otherwise overcare and neglectance have same effect.
see you all later guys
Thank you
Last edited: 18 October 2017 06:34:24