| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Fertilizer | 10/4/2008 |
Q: Jim, I live in Orlando, Florida and have been using 20-20-20 to fertilize my orchids weekly as you ...
A: Yes, you may feed your orchids year round with the 20-20-20. Just remember that they may not ...
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| bartley schwartz ROOTS | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have had this orchid for years. It blooms several times a year. Now it's thin white roots are ...
A: I believe what you have may be either a Beallara orchid named Bartley Schwartz. Beallara is a ...
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| Leaves all fell off | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I sent you an email on my orchard on 9/27, but I haven't seen a reply yet. I wanted to give you an ...
A: From the areas of discoloration on the leafs, it looks like there may be a bacterial infection ...
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| HELP- my gorgeous orchid is struggling | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have had a Phalaenopsis hybrid for about a year. It used to have about 15-20 gorgeous flowers on ...
A: If your phalaenopsis has been in bloom for a year, the blooms are dying off because it probably is ...
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| Leaf falling off | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I just purchased my first orchard, a purple Phalaenopsis. It is stunningly beautiful. The ...
A: Congratulations on your first orchid - hopefully the first of many to come. (grin) While it is ...
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| weird root like things | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My orchid plant is about two years old. It had blooms when I bought it, but when they died, it has ...
A: Without knowing what kind of orchid you have, it is very difficult to tell you what to do to make it ...
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| Orchid cactus | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I purchase an orchid cactus this year around may it was in full bloom, now it's leaves have grow out ...
A: Although it may be called an orchid cactus, it really is not an orchid but belongs to the cactus ...
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| number of flowers on a single stem | 9/26/2008 |
Q: the orchid i have is a white Phalaenopsis. It currently has 25 flowers on the one stem and i am ...
A: With 25 flowers on your phalaenopsis orchid, you are doing a great job in growing it! Most orchid ...
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| phalaenopsis mistake | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a palaenopsis mix. Orchid, and It has stopped blooming.So I didn't know and cut out the stem ...
A: You did not do any wrong, in fact you probably did the phalaenopsis a good favor. With the stem ...
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| phalenopsis with mushy leaves | 9/21/2008 |
Q: what is the problem with my phalanopsis ? It's leaves are beginning to get mushy. Could it be too ...
A: The cause for mushy leaves on a phalaenopsis is usually due to a bacterial infection rather than too ...
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| black spotting on south american orchid | 9/20/2008 |
Q: i live in Australia( Newcastle nsw) and was given orchid for 1st mothers day (May), it had beautiful ...
A: Do you have the name of the orchid you received for Mothers Day? Without knowing what kind of ...
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| Oncidium Intergeneric Alliance Wildcat | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Jim you helped me this summer. I wrote about my orchid that I got at my sister's funneral. I ...
A: With the approach of fall in Delaware, it would be a good idea to keep it indoors where it is nice ...
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| phalaenopsis orchid | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have an orchid that is very healthy however the roots are and have been growing upward. there are ...
A: When phalaenopsis roots start to grow upwards, many times that is an indication that the potting ...
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| Difficulty in lighting? | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I live in Florida, therefore all my windows are covered with a film to filter the sun. I have placed ...
A: While Florida is great for growing orchids that love the sun, if you live in southern Florida it may ...
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| growing dendrobiums on trees | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I recently rescued some bare rooted dendrobiums and would like to attach them to a tree. In the ...
A: Yes, you can attach the bare root dendrobiums the same way. It would be a good idea to soak the ...
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| Propogate a new plant | 9/17/2008 |
Q: We purchased an orchid, phalaenopsis, from Borg almost a year ago. It had flowers and lasted for 8 ...
A: There are several methods to propogate a phalaenopsis, one is fairly easy while the other requires ...
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| Orchid Babies | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a phalaenopsis orchid and there's a baby plant growing from the stem that I cut back after it ...
A: If the baby plantlet has roots over 2 inches long, you may remove it and put it in a little pot of ...
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| I think I killed my orchid, HELP! | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am in big trouble with my orchid. I don't know much about orchids. It was my mother's (who passed ...
A: I wish I could say everything will be alright with the orchid but it does not look very promising ...
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| orchids | 9/15/2008 |
Q: i bought an orchid in the month of august. it was then with the flowers on it. after bringing it ...
A: From your description of what has happened, it sounds like you may have a phalaenopsis orchid. It ...
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| Oncidium Intergeneric Alliance Wildcat | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Jim you helped me this summer. I wrote about my orchid that I got at my sister's funneral. I ...
A: From your description of what has happened, it does not sound very promising for it. But let's give ...
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| how to stimulate new spike growth | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have two orchids and I've been research online on how to take care of them. Ever since I bought ...
A: You probably are not doing anything wrong, it is just that the phal is not ready to spike. One ...
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| Poor leaf condition | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I am new to the orchid world, something im sure many start their questions off with - but I am very ...
A: From your description of the problems with your phalaenopsis orchid, it sounds like most of it is ...
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| sprouts ! | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have baby sprouts,four of them on my dendrobium.I don`t know what variety i`m afraid,the ...
A: Congratulations!!! You are about to become a dendrobium mother! (grin) Actually, those sprouts ...
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| Moth Orchid, Droopy flowers, one red leaf | 9/14/2008 |
Q: My 2 month old moth orchid has been blooming continuously, which is great...however, yesterday I ...
A: It just might be time for the flowers to go to flower heaven. Phal flowers can last about 2 months ...
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| droopy moth orchid flowers | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I unknowingly allowed my moth orchid to get too dry and a couple of flowers "drooped" and the leaves ...
A: Is it being grown indoors or outdoors? It appears to be outdoors but is that only in order to take ...
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| Cymbidium_planting soil | 9/12/2008 |
Q: still having trouble with my Cym's. lost my flower-stalks last year before they bloomed. what i NEED ...
A: Sorry to hear that you are still having problems with the cyms. To begin, there is no such thing ...
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| Super Phalaenopsis ???? | 9/12/2008 |
Q: Having dabbled in orchids for a few years I appear to have come across a real super specimen with a ...
A: That's great!!! It must be quite a sight to behold! You're doing a tremendous job in growing it. ...
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| how to stimulate new spike growth | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have two orchids and I've been research online on how to take care of them. Ever since I bought ...
A: Although you did not say what kind of orchids you have, I believe they are phalaenopsis orchids ...
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| Phal | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have a question about one of my phals. It is quite healthy new leaves and spikes and flowers. ...
A: Well, it might be a spike coming out!!! I hope it is! Wouldn't that be great!!!! Phal. spikes ...
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| Phalaenopsis orchid | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I got a new orchid last week. It was a very healthy plant with a spike that split in two and ...
A: From your description of what happened, it sounds like the blossoms aborted and died. Are there any ...
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| something eating my orchid leaves | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I was given an orchid as a gift last year, I don't know what it is but I think its a moth orchid and ...
A: it helped eliminate some possibilities I might have suggested. It does appear to be damage caused ...
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| cymbidium rotting | 9/10/2008 |
Q: i have 12 pots of cymbidium ive cared for a couple of years now. i'm here in the philippines, my ...
A: I do not believe a virus is causing the bulbs to rot but probably a bacterial infection of some ...
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| Identifying Orchid Type? | 9/9/2008 |
Q: ) I am new to orchid care. I have admired orchids in the past, but have never taken care of one. I ...
A: they really helped a lot! Yes, it can be very hard to find a photo of an orchid if you do not have ...
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| Dendrobium update | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Hey Jim! Hope you had a great vacation! Just wanted to give you an update about the ...
A: Glad to hear you found the culprit on the dendrobiums. While I cannot be certain, it may be that ...
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| I think my Orchid is dead! | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have a moth orchid plant (phal... I don't know how to spell it!) and I have been trying my hardest ...
A: I hope it is not too late to save your phalaenopsis orchid plant. From your description, it does ...
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| Moth orchids | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I Have always loved Orchids since my father,years ago, was the President of the New Mexico orchid ...
A: That is a popular misconception about orchids, but as you are learning they aren't that difficult to ...
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| phaleonopsis orchid | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I received mine as a gift, and the last of 4 blooms has just fallen off. I also have 5 spikes ...
A: Are they really new spikes or are they new roots? If they are green or reddish green in color they ...
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| Phalaenopsis | 8/29/2008 |
Q: First of all I'm a beginner at raising orchids. I have the above orchid (two) and one has black ...
A: While I cannot be certain, I believe both problems you see on the phalaenopsis orchids is too ...
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| demedruibuim parishii | 8/29/2008 |
Q: just got one it hangs about 2 feet i live in south florida and its hot what do u recomend in those ...
A: Dendrobium parishii is a member of the deciduous family of dendrobium orchids. Living in south ...
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| phalaenopsis | 8/29/2008 |
Q: ..I have had this orchid since Mother's Day of 2003. It has NEVER stopped blooming. Is this normal ...
A: Congratulations on the ever-blooming phalaenopsis, your kids really picked a good one and you are ...
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| Flower spike colour | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have two miniature phalaenopsis Both have dropped their blooms. One seems healthy with a growing ...
A: Congratulations upon starting a new hobby at the young age of 81. As you will find out, growing ...
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| Planting air roots of an orchid | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My aunt in CA has an orange orchid (I am from Iowa). This plant has bright orange small flowers, ...
A: I'm afraid I have to disappoint you as orchids are not propogated by root cuttings. Orchids are ...
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| Yellowing leaves | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have a little moth orchid and I noticed that the bottom two leaves were turning yellow. I thought ...
A: While it is not unusual for a phalaenopsis orchid to lose one bottom leaf, it is of some concern ...
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| vanda bud drop | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I read your answer to Ann Marie about vanda bud drop but still have questions. I live in Tampa, ...
A: Sorry for not writing back sooner! I totally missed your question. There are many anti-fungal ...
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| Bottom Leave yellowing | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I got my new indoor common orchid last month. It had nice white Bloom on it which has dropped one by ...
A: I'm afraid once a leaf has been exposed to direct hot sunlight and the leaf gets sunburned, it will ...
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| vanda bud drop | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I read your answer to Ann Marie about vanda bud drop but still have questions. I live in Tampa, ...
A: Living in Tampa, Florida you definitely can grow a lot of different orchids. While I am not certain ...
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| Phalaenopsis spikes | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I have had a Phalaenopsis for over a year. It has grown several leaves and now has six spikes one ...
A: To begin, are you sure those are spikes and not roots? Spikes are usually green or reddish green ...
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| cymbidiums | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Jim, where is a good source of cymbidium orchids? I live in Mtn.View, Ca. and am familiar with ...
A: Living in Mt. View, there are not many orchid nurseries within a short drive. The closest orchid ...
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| Phal. Orchid | 8/20/2008 |
Q: What causes the Phal. Orchid leaves to get wrinkled and soft? Is it Too much water, not enough? I ...
A: Some vendors use moss because it retains a lot of water over a long time which means they do not ...
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| when to use "bloom" formulations? | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Jim, I grow under T5 lights, and you recently helped me determine the distance away from the ...
A: The usual regimen for fertilizing orchids is "Grow from March through September then "Bloom" from ...
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| Phal. Orchid | 8/18/2008 |
Q: What causes the Phal. Orchid leaves to get wrinkled and soft? Is it Too much water, not enough? I ...
A: Actually the answer is that it could be either too much or too little water. The only way to be ...
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| my poor orchid!! | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I was given a pansy orchid plant a few months ago. Since this time the two stems, 16 flowers in ...
A: From your description of your phalaenopsis orchid, it sounds like it probably needs to be repotted. ...
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| Phaleonopsis or Vanda Orchid divisions | 8/16/2008 |
Q: Can/does a Phal. or Vanda orchid divide? Or, do we just have the same plant as long as it lasts.
A: Phalaenopsis and vanda orchids are not propogated by dividing like most other orchids because there ...
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| Dtps. Leopard Prince | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I returned from Florida in June with a double Phaelaenopsis orchid, which had 6 buds, but only 2 of ...
A: If they were just plain bugs I wouldn't worry too much about them but if they were mealybugs it ...
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| dark spots on my cymbidium | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I just received a cymbidium that my friend purchased online and had shipped to me from Hawaii. When ...
A: photos really do help with trying to figure out what the problem might be. From both photos, the ...
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| fertilizing schedule | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I've been running across your excellent replies in a couple of places on line and I need help with a ...
A: You have quite a varied collection of orchids with some requiring bright shade and others needing ...
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| Unknown Orchid Growth | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have a White Phalaenopsis Orchid that I have enjoyed since my husband gave it to me over a year ...
A: I am not sure what is creeping up the side of the pot but suspect they may be roots. If they have a ...
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| dark spots on my cymbidium | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I just received a cymbidium that my friend purchased online and had shipped to me from Hawaii. When ...
A: I'm afraid I am at a loss to determine what it is on your cymbidium bulbs. At first I thought it ...
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| Underside of Leaves - Help? | 8/8/2008 |
Q: my plant (a purple moth orchid) has a white powder (mould? Fungus?) substance on the underside of ...
A: While I cannot be certain without actually seeing it, I do not think it is a mold or fungus but ...
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| ORCHIDS | 8/8/2008 |
Q: THIS WHITE STUFF IS GROWING ON THE LEAVES OF 2 OF MY ORCHID PLANTS. WHAT IS IT AND HOW DO IT TREAT ...
A: I'm not quite sure what the white stuff is that is on the leaves of your orchid plants but I suspect ...
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| oncidium flowers | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I have a largish oncidium that has put out two long (2.5 ft) flower stalks with lots of buds, after ...
A: It sounds like you are doing pretty good with the oncidium since it is putting out some new growth ...
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| sarah jean | 8/4/2008 |
Q: we are growing cut cymbidium in holland and now we started with potplant sarah jean ice cascade. I ...
A: As you know from your experiences growing standards, specie background can have quite an influence ...
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| about caring of Phalaenopsis orchids | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I bought Phalaenopsis orchids 1 weeks bak . and i have seen the flowers in 3 of the orchid plants ...
A: Most indoor orchids should be grown in bright shade with temperatures between 60F to 85F, humidity ...
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| Found Orchid | 8/4/2008 |
Q: While walking today I saw a hald dead plant sat out at someone's trash. Being a HUGE plant lover I ...
A: I believe what you found while walking is a cymbidium orchid plant due to the name. As such, I will ...
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| Taisuco Firebird | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I received this orchid from a friend and have no idea how to care for it. After it is finished ...
A: What a nice friend to give you a Doritaenopsis Taisuco Firebird orchid. It is a hybrid between a ...
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| Cleaning Phaelenopsis Orchids | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could advise how I should go about cleaning the leaves of my Phalaenopsis. ...
A: Here are a couple of things you can try when cleaning the leaves: 1. Dip a soft cloth in skim milk ...
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| Dendrobium's turning white? | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Hope all is good with you! As usual, I have a problem {{{grin}}}. There's something going on with my ...
A: Be patient a little longer as it can take weeks if not months for any changes to be visible. In the ...
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| root rot/care for root regrowth | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I went to Asia for two months. While I was traveling I left my orchids with my mother in law, she ...
A: Your cattleya has gone through quite a bit but I believe there is hope to save it. After ...
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| Damaged roots and flower spikes | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I sent out a SOS in March about a phal with very bad root rot damage. I had had to cut away most of ...
A: Your instincts are right on about the phalaenopsis plant needing all of its resources to grow leaves ...
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| sarah jean | 7/31/2008 |
Q: we are growing cut cymbidium in holland and now we started with potplant sarah jean ice cascade. I ...
A: Pendulous cymbidiums require the same basic elements as standard or upright cymbidiums. The major ...
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| Little blotches on the flowers | 7/30/2008 |
Q: i am very new to Orchids, i have had a couple given to me for presents and have fallen in love with ...
A: From your description, it sounds like you may have a fungus on the flowers. Have you sprayed or ...
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| Dendrobium Orchid | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Jim, I have a Dendrobium which seems to be growing fairly well although it did not bloom this year. ...
A: Sorry for taking so long to respond to your questions but I had some trouble accessing your photos. ...
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| Black Tips On Cymbidium Orchid leaves | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have a number of cymbidium orchids and have a recurring problem with black leaf tips. I have ...
A: The orchid food you are using is one part of the problem causing the black leaf tips, the other may ...
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| new orchid grower | 7/28/2008 |
Q: After many years of wanting to grow orchids, my daughter bought me one. It was a double stem and my ...
A: The answer is "yes and no". While phalaenopsis orchids can be grown under similar conditions as ...
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| Black Tips On Cymbidium Orchid leaves | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have a number of cymbidium orchids and have a recurring problem with black leaf tips. I have ...
A: The short answer is "yes". Black leaf tips is usually caused by excess salts in the water along ...
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| Cymbidiums-dividing and transplanting | 7/27/2008 |
Q: Jim, I have a twice "potted up" cymbidium which is just about to crack its clay pot. I've treated ...
A: The answer is a qualified "yes". Qualified in the sense that there was nothing added to the ...
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| new orchid grower | 7/25/2008 |
Q: After many years of wanting to grow orchids, my daughter bought me one. It was a double stem and my ...
A: Although you did not mention what kind of orchid it is you have, I believe it might be a ...
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| phalaenopsis baby | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I have 2 phals. One is around 10 years old and has a baby plant now showing its own roots. I am due ...
A: Normally, it is better to go with the smallest pot size because most orchids bloom better when the ...
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| Sticky substance on leaves | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I do not know what orchid this is. It't leaves are about 6" long by 2" wide. It looks healthy but ...
A: Without seeing your orchid, it is hard to say what is causing the sticky substance on the leaves, ...
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| Cymbidiums-dividing and transplanting | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Jim, I have a twice "potted up" cymbidium which is just about to crack its clay pot. I've treated ...
A: Being that it is in a 12 inch pot, it probably has around 24 bulbs. Also, with it in a clay pot you ...
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a Phalaenopsis Orchid that was given to me as a gift approximately 4 years ago. It bloomed ...
A: Yes, photos would really help show exactly what is happening with your phalaenopsis orchid. ...
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| phalaenopsis baby | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have 2 phals. One is around 10 years old and has a baby plant now showing its own roots. I am due ...
A: It depends! If the baby has several roots over 2 inches long, you can safely remove it and put it ...
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| new mini moth orchid | 7/21/2008 |
Q: i just purchased a mini moth orchid. it is in a ceramic pot but i just realized the roots and ...
A: Yes, take it out of the ceramic pot, especially if it does not have drainage holes in the bottom. ...
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| Orchid not blooming | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased an orchid (most likely phaelenopsis) which had one already open bloom and three ...
A: It may be that the phalaenopsis just needs a little time to adjust to their new growing environment, ...
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| cymbidium flower spikes | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I bought some Cymbidiums about 2 years ago which have never flowered, they now have some spikes ...
A: Yes, it can be difficult to tell if what you see is a spike or new growth but it is possible. New ...
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| Fuzzy stuff on Orchid leaf | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I have a about 35 orchid plants. There is white fuzzy stuff on the underside of the leaf of most ...
A: White fuzzy stuff on the underside of leaves usually means mealybugs and it sounds like you have a ...
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| Cymbidiums | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Jim! Hey I am so happy to find you. Seems many of the other species of orchids are more popular than ...
A: Yes, cymbidiums are beautiful, aren't they! And yes they do grow fairly easily in most of ...
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I have a Phalaenopsis Orchid that was given to me as a gift approximately 4 years ago. It bloomed ...
A: When you lived in So. Florida, the conditions were near perfect for it but not quite as perfect in ...
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| Fertilizer | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Jim, I have been using Wonder-Lizer High Growth and High Bloom on the orchids for years with great ...
A: I'm not quite sure where you can find Wonder-lizer fertilizer but you might try OSH (Orchard Supply ...
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| Serious Dendrobium Problem | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I need help right away! I have a Dendrobium that I got for Mother's Day, it had flowers, then ...
A: Yes, keep me informed of what is happening. To sterilize razor blades, the best method is in a hot ...
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| Dendrobium's turning white? | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Hope all is good with you! As usual, I have a problem {{{grin}}}. There's something going on with my ...
A: An eastern exposure is about ideal for dendrobiums, especially if can receive a couple hours of ...
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| drooping flowers on phalaenopsis orchid | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Where do I cut off the drooping flowers on my Phalaenopsis orchid? I don't know what the spike or ...
A: If you got the phalaenopsis orchid plant less than 2 weeks ago, the flowers should be good for ...
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| Dying orchids | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have a number of different types of orchids, they all live in my bedroom which is large with two ...
A: Photos would be helpful along with the names of the orchids and where you live. Photos really help ...
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| Serious Dendrobium Problem | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I need help right away! I have a Dendrobium that I got for Mother's Day, it had flowers, then ...
A: I'm afraid with the problems you described on your dendrobium orchid plant, it does not look good ...
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| Dendrobium's turning white? | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Hope all is good with you! As usual, I have a problem {{{grin}}}. There's something going on with my ...
A: Yes, all is good with me because I woke up this morning!! At my age I'm just happy to wake up!!!!! ...
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| moss orchid | 7/12/2008 |
Q: The multiple flowers have dried and been removed leaving the bare spike. When I bought the plant I ...
A: I believe your moss or moth orchid is called a phalaenopsis orchid for future reference. When the ...
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| Orchids | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have 2 large pots of orchids which bloom profusely, however, the plants look like Jack in the ...
A: Repotting is not too difficult, it just takes a little time. Before starting, have some orchid ...
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| Orchid flowers are drooping, please help | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I've been plant sitting for my boss's orchid. I watered it and noticed that when I returned from ...
A: Without knowing a little more about the orchid, it is difficult to say what may or may not be wrong ...
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| Fertilizer | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I live in Orlando, Florida and have purchased several baby cattleyas. I also have several phals, a ...
A: You're welcome! Thanks for the complements. You are on the way now, just keep up the good work. ...
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| Dyeing orchid | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have an phal. orchid with 13 flowers on it. The back three flowers started to fold so I cut them ...
A: Congratulations on the upcoming wedding! But, I'm afraid with the condition our phal is in right ...
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| Phal orchid leaves falling off | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I just received an orchid bouquet from a friend. It came with about 7 orchids together in this huge ...
A: Yes, it does sound like there may be a fungus present that is causing the leafs to fall off. How it ...
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| Pruning Orchid Stalks and Stems | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I didn't see an answer to a part of the question that Hanna answered. Can you please tell me how to ...
A: While stems can be removed once all the flowers are gone, it is best to leave the stalks alone. ...
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| Oncidium Sharry Baby | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I bought my first orchid just before Mother's Day this year. It is an absolutely gorgeous Oncidium ...
A: Did you buy the Oncidium Sharry Baby because the flowers smell like chocolate? (grin) Once the ...
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| Orchids | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have 2 large pots of orchids which bloom profusely, however, the plants look like Jack in the ...
A: You did not mention what kind of orchid you have but I believe it might be from the Epidendrum ...
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| Fertilizer | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I live in Orlando, Florida and have purchased several baby cattleyas. I also have several phals, a ...
A: Good question. With all of your orchids in clay pots with orchid bark, it probably would be a good ...
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| re-bloom black lady slipper | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I have a black lady slipper hybrid orchid which has lost it's flower. What care do you recommend to ...
A: Lady slippers produce flowers only once on a spike then the spike will slowly die-back and turn ...
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| i think that my orchid is dying | 7/4/2008 |
Q: i have had a phalaenopsis orchid for 2 months, it was full of flowers since the moment i got it and ...
A: From your description of what has happened, it may be that your phalaenopsis orchid is dying but I ...
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| new growth on old stem | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I have a phal and it quit blloming a few months ago. the stem never died down. then last month, it ...
A: If the baby or keiki (Hawaiian for baby) has roots over 2 inches long, you can remove it and put it ...
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| Red edge on leaves | 7/3/2008 |
Q: Regarding your reply to Katie on the subject of red edges on leaves, does this also apply to ...
A: Red leaf edges can happen on cattleyas but it is more normal for the leaves turn a light green to ...
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| Cypridpedium spike turned brown | 7/3/2008 |
Q: This is my first cypripedium, so it may be a very elementary question. I have had this orchid for ...
A: Yes, it does sound as though it may be time to cut off the spike. It should produce a new spike ...
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| Phal | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have a phal which is in flower year round. Just recently it started a new spike. These flowers ...
A: Yes, with the contrast in color of the flowers, it must really be a very pretty sight to behold. ...
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| Orchid Rebloom | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have a kaledisope Phalaenopsis which had about 10 flowers when I bought it from Home Depot. All ...
A: Phalaenopsis normally produce blooms once a year, usually sometime in mid winter through spring. ...
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| Phaleonopsis Orchid | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I generally grow these orchids successfully. However, i have several plants i purchased 6 or so ...
A: Where you are growing the phalaenopsis sounds about right so the question about why the leaves are ...
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| health of plant | 6/29/2008 |
Q: i have an orchid plant that i recently repotted. i followed all of the directions i have read ...
A: You did not say what kind of orchid you have so it is difficult for me to tell you if what has ...
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| Orchid baby | 6/29/2008 |
Q: My orchid is in flower at present, but also seems to be growing 2 leaves off one of the stems that ...
A: If the growth on the stem has leaves forming on it, it probably is a baby plantlet. Wait until it ...
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| Phal | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I have a phal which is in flower year round. Just recently it started a new spike. These flowers ...
A: It would be highly unusual for a single phalaenopsis plant to produce two distinctly different ...
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| Dendrobium Burana White Orchid | 6/28/2008 |
Q: My orchid has "bloomed out"..Do I cut the stem that the blooms were on? Also, the green leaves are ...
A: Yes, cut off the stem now that the flowers are gone as the stem will not produce more flowers. ...
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| More specific recommendation | 6/25/2008 |
Q: Your advice on how to repot my crowded cymbidiums was very clear.. thanks! I wasn't specific enough ...
A: It is difficult to tell you what to get your friend in Martinez without know what kinds of ...
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| Oncidium Intergeneric Alliance Wildcat | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I repotted my orchid, soaked the orchid for a couple of hours, removed all the mush and planted the ...
A: Oh oh, you are going over your question limit! Just kidding!! (grin) Wait until the potting mix ...
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| Cymbidium Propagation | 6/25/2008 |
Q: .. I'm new to orchids and I'm in love with Phals (I own one lavender one) and Cyms... So... I was ...
A: No, cymbidiums are propogated by dividing the clump of pseudobulbs or bulbs. This is done when ...
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| phaleaopsis | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have three and two have developed brown, raised spots al over the leaves above and uinderneath. I ...
A: From your description of the problem, I'm afraid it might be due to a bacterial infection - although ...
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| Phal | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have a phal which is in flower year round. Just recently it started a new spike. These flowers ...
A: Some orchid flowers will change colors as they age but it would be highly unsual for two different ...
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| Orchid Roots | 6/24/2008 |
Q: My brother recently bought an Orchid for my birthday back in June and I have been desperately trying ...
A: The brown rings on the joints of the exposed orchid roots might be a fungus or it might be something ...
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| cymbidiums | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I'd like to get a cymbidium orchid for a friend who is an avid orchid person with several ...
A: You didn't mention where you live so I am unable to give you any specific advice on cymbidiums for ...
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| Phalaenopis | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I paid £35 for my potted orchid was in flower at the time. When flowers died I cut stems to ...
A: I am afraid it is very late in the bloom season for phalaenopsis, so you will have to be patient ...
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| King Shiang's Rose x Dtps. Taisuco Firebird | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Received this orchid for Mother's Day. I'm not sure how to water it plus I live in Northern Nevada ...
A: Your orchid is a hybrid within the phalaenopsis family of orchids and so should require the same ...
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| new plant bud on dying plant | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I tried to follow the instructions on caring for my orchid after it was done flowering last June. It ...
A: From your description, it does sound like you have a baby (keiki) plant growing on the stem. Wait ...
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| Moth Orchids | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I love growing plants for it is my favorite hobby, inside my household. In the month of march I ...
A: Phalaenopsis or moth orchid do not require lots of sun to grow, in fact they prefer bright shade ...
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| what's the record on number of blooms for Phalaenopsis | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have a Phalaenopsis orchid that, at this point in time has 15 flowers. The one spike branched out ...
A: To support the blooming spike, you can use a slender bamboo stake pushed into the pot and tie the ...
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| transplanting baby orchid plants | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have 3 baby plants with roots and leaves growing on the stems of a large orchid. I'd be very ...
A: It would be better if there were 2 or more roots but you can remove and pot them up with only one ...
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| Dendrobium orchid | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I was given this orchid in Feb. All the blooms have fallen off and the stalks are there nothing ...
A: I suspect that the new growths are probably new canes rather than flowering stems, but time will ...
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| transplanting baby orchid plants | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have 3 baby plants with roots and leaves growing on the stems of a large orchid. I'd be very ...
A: Removing baby orchid plants (commonly called keikis which is Hawaiian for baby) is fairly simple and ...
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| answer to your answer about mystery orchid | 6/15/2008 |
Q: Jim...thanks for your reply....someone prompted me to look up Miltonia and I found a photo that ...
A: Beallara is a combination (hybrid) of 4 different orchid species; Brassia, Cochlioda, Miltonia and ...
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| my orchid got sun burn | 6/14/2008 |
Q: growing orchids. The other day is was so hot that my orchid leaves got burn and started to rot, and ...
A: You didn't say what kind of orchids you have, which makes it hard to tell you what to do. ...
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| wilted orchids | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I just bought a few orchids on sale. they looked pretty healthy, but left them in my car for 3 ...
A: That depends on what kind of orchids they are. Some orchids can survive being left in a hot car for ...
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| Help - my Phal is turning yellow | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I wrote to you recently about my orchid. I found it in a bin of flowers to be discarded. I brought ...
A: Yes, putting ground cinnamon was a good idea. Cinnamon has some mild fungicidal and batericidal ...
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| Vanda Hanging Basket (Cymbidium) | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I live on the East TN/KY border. Lowes had their Orchids on sale. The Vanda hanging basket is in a ...
A: Hey, you aren't too far from Corbin, Ky where a friend lives. I've never visited her but she said ...
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| Dendrobium orchid | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I was given this orchid in Feb. All the blooms have fallen off and the stalks are there nothing ...
A: That your dendrobium orchid has new growths (canes) is a good sign that it is mostly happy with how ...
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| Help - my Phal is turning yellow | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I wrote to you recently about my orchid. I found it in a bin of flowers to be discarded. I brought ...
A: When you moved it out to the screened porch, was there a large temperature difference (more than ...
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| Oncidium intergeneric/Alliance Wildcat | 6/10/2008 |
Q: the last time I used all experts I talked with Wayne King. My orchid has not bloomed since I got it ...
A: On the back deck that is facing east, put it where it will be in full sun for a couple of hours in ...
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| Oncidium intergeneric/Alliance Wildcat | 6/9/2008 |
Q: the last time I used all experts I talked with Wayne King. My orchid has not bloomed since I got it ...
A: The east facing deck should be a good place for it. Put it where it will receive 2 to 3 hours of ...
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| yellow tip | 6/8/2008 |
Q: After my flowers fell and the tip turned a little brown I cut the stem down so that the plant might ...
A: While it is not unusual for one bottom leaf to turn yellow and die, it is usual for another to do so ...
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| phalaenopsis | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I was given an orchid last year, when the flowers died I moved its position too somewhere more ...
A: It is not unusual for a phalaenopsis to produce a baby (keiki) plantlet with roots on a stalk ...
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| Size of the pot | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I am concerned about my Phalaenopsis orchid. It is a healthy plant and I have so far taken care of ...
A: Yes, pot size does make a difference, especially if it is too large for the orchid. But, from your ...
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| Oncidium intergeneric/Alliance Wildcat "yellow butterfly" | 6/6/2008 |
Q: the last time I used all experts I talked with Wayne King. My orchid has not bloomed since I got it ...
A: Wayne King gave you some good advice but it appears he didn't tell you to place it where it gets ...
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| new owner | 6/6/2008 |
Q: well not sure if I have killed it or not; this is the first orchid I have owned so when I brought it ...
A: As long as the leaves are green, there is hope! Although the exposed roots might be dead, hopefully ...
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| How to revive my orchid? | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have an orchid that i received in october. I also left it in the pot that it came in. The leafs ...
A: From your description of what happened to your orchid, I'm afraid it is a goner. Sorry. It ...
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| Trimming my Orchid | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I bought my orchid (I believe its the Phal), December 2007. A few weeks later the blossoms fell ...
A: As big as your phalaenopsis is (4 mature leafs with a small fifth leaf starting), you probably can ...
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| Feeding Phalaenopsis? | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Jim Kawasaki; This website is very informative, I am glad I found it. I need your expert advice. ...
A: I would suggest getting a balance type fertilizer that is recommended for orchids. Phalaenopsis do ...
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| Replanting | 6/3/2008 |
Q: My friend had a orchid plant that fell over outside in a storm and broke. She gave me the broken ...
A: Without knowing what kind of orchid it is, I'll give you some general guidance on potting it. Buy ...
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| oth orchid roots | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I bought a moth orchid two weeks ago. It didn't say what kind it is but it has yellow flowers with ...
A: What you probably have is a phalaenopsis orchid as "moth orchid" is one of the names it is often ...
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| yellow tip | 6/1/2008 |
Q: After my flowers fell and the tip turned a little brown I cut the stem down so that the plant might ...
A: You didn't say what kind of orchid you have, but here are some things to consider. If the stem tip ...
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| Repotting | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have new roots (keikis) coming out of oldd growth. Where do I make the cut to repot? And do ...
A: What kind of orchid is it? Without knowing what kind of orchid you have, it is very difficult to ...
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| orchid trouble | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I have a purple Phalaenopsis that is pretty small, bloom spike about 10" from the top of the pot, ...
A: I hate to contradict the lady at the garden center, who probably doesn't know much about orchids, ...
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| phal orchid | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I am just a helpless college student who never plant anything in her lifetime, but love her first ...
A: That is a definite "OOPS!". (grin) As long as the phalaenopsis plant itself is fine, it should ...
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| Hakalau | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Sheryl from So Fla here again...sigh...with another perplexing orchid issue :-). I acquired a new ...
A: !! You are definitely fast becoming an orchid addict! I'm afraid there is no cure for it!! (LOL) ...
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| phal root | 5/24/2008 |
Q: i have a phal orchid. i used to pot it in a very big pot. but now i pot it in a small pot just fit ...
A: From your description of what happened and is happening now, it sounds like the rotting root problem ...
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| cascading cymbidium | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I bought a blooming cymbidium last year. It is a white cascading called Sarah Jean. I have at least ...
A: It may be that the spikes will begin to turn downward as it gets longer and due to the weight of the ...
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| My New Orchid | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I just received my first Orchid... A Phalaenopsis... it was beautiful, but now I'm noticing that the ...
A: Flowers on phalaenopsis orchids usually last for several months or longer, for yours to be wilting ...
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| Phalenopsis Orchid | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I have had my orchid for about 1 yr. When I bought it it was beautiful and all in bloom. After ...
A: The usual cause for a phalaenopsis to not rebloom after a year are one or more of the following ...
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| black spots on petals | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I am really concerned about my orchid, it is a beautiful green and purple speckled one... I don't ...
A: From your description of the flower petals, it sounds like the black moldish stuff might be a fungus ...
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| Cymbidium | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I have a cymbidium with buds is about to open. But weather at night is very wet as humidity high as ...
A: If all of the buds are out of the covering sheath (leaf like covering over the buds), there is ...
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| phalenopsis | 5/17/2008 |
Q: my fiance bought this plant for me last mothers day it was in the middle of blooming, after ...
A: There can be many reasons for why your phalaenopsis orchid has not rebloomed since Mother's Day last ...
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| Phalaenopsis orchid | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I was given a Phalaenopsis orchid and have never owned one.It has one big stem coming from the ...
A: The only other thing I can think it might be are old dead dried stems that had not been cut off ...
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| Can you help me with my orchid? | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I noticed that you are in San Jose and know a lot about orchids. I am in Mountain View - my husband ...
A: What a nice husband! Santana Row stores are too rich for me! (grin) For all the things that ...
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| Ondontoglossum | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I received this orchid when it was in bloom. The flowers have fallen off about a month ago and a ...
A: Without actually seeing the stem growth, it is hard to say what it might be. My advice would be to ...
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| Phalaenopsis orchid | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I was given a Phalaenopsis orchid and have never owned one.It has one big stem coming from the ...
A: I'm not quite sure what those brown stems you refer to are on the phalaenopsis but my guess would be ...
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| new to Cymbidiums | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Hey Jim I just bought a new cymbidium, on sale because it was no longer flowering and slightly ...
A: I hope it doesn't have a virus but if it does, the best thing to do is dump it into the trash bin. ...
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| new to Cymbidiums | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Hey Jim I just bought a new cymbidium, on sale because it was no longer flowering and slightly ...
A: Yes, there are some differences in how to care for and grow cymbidiums versus phalaenopsis. While ...
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| Orchids | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My local orchid grower tossed bags of orchid blooms with long stems, 4-5 different variety's. There ...
A: If the stems were cut off the orchid plants, the best thing to do would be to put them into a vase ...
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| Dendrobium w/dead roots - can it be saved? | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I've had a small Dendrobium orchid for around 2 years now, and it's flowered beautifully at least ...
A: If it does not start to grow new roots soon, there is one more thing you can try to encourage it. ...
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| Breeding Cymbidiums | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Jim, I've started breeding warming blooming Cymbidiums and am looking to acquire more breeding ...
A: Ah ha! So you've already met Bob Harris and got all the warmth tolerant cymbidiums in his ...
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| Phalenepsis | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I bought this orchid as a gift, (I don't have any orchids myself) the day after I brought it home ...
A: Oops, I guess I'm a little late since the birthday party already passed. At any rate, here goes. ...
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| Orchids | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have an orchid its purple/pinkish color and the flower is like a star shape. They grow on a long ...
A: You didn't mention what kind of orchid you have so it is difficult for me to tell you much about it. ...
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| Phalaenopsis amabilis (Moon Orchid) | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have what look like smaller leaves growing off the flower spike. Are these blooms to be or is ...
A: If they are small leaves growing off the flower spike, it probably is baby plants or keikis ...
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| Breeding Cymbidiums | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Jim, I've started breeding warming blooming Cymbidiums and am looking to acquire more breeding ...
A: The only person I know that has been working with hybridizing warmth tolerant cymbidiums on the ...
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| Phaleonopsis clone | 5/5/2008 |
Q: There is a clone on the main stem of this phaleonopsis. It looks as if the clone is sending out a ...
A: Not sure what is available where you live (you didn't tell me). Here in San Jose, there are several ...
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| orchids | 5/4/2008 |
Q: By mistake i cut some blooms off, can i re-root it or is there anything else i could do?
A: If you meant that you cut the stem that the blooms were on, I'm afraid the best thing to do would be ...
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| Phaleonopsis clone | 5/4/2008 |
Q: There is a clone on the main stem of this phaleonopsis. It looks as if the clone is sending out a ...
A: Unless it has several roots of its own over 2 inches long, leave it alone until it does. When the ...
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| Phalaenopsis | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a Phalaenopsis plant and have done much research on how to care for it. However ...
A: If the two lowest flowers wilting, you may see the others following in the next few weeks. ...
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| Cutting the root of an orchid | 5/2/2008 |
Q: My coworker has an orchid which he has had for the past 2 years. The roots are growing out of it, ...
A: Well, the answer is: it depends. Depending upon what kind of orchid it is (you didn't mention ...
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| bought bare rooted cymbidium | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I'm in NY. Went to California and bought bare rooted cymbidium orchids from a flower show in LA. ...
A: By chance, did you buy the bare-root cymbidiums at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate during the show there ...
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| Mould on leaves of phalaenopsis | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have mould on the leaves of my phalaenopsis. What can I do? The leaves are glossy and there are ...
A: If the mold on the leaves is white in color, it may be mealybugs and you definitely want to get rid ...
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| Rynchostylis | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I've got a Rynchostylis retusa about three months ago. Unfortunately, there is no sign of blooming. ...
A: It may be that your Rynchostylis retusa is still too small and young to produce blooms. Be patient ...
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| Oncidium sphacelatum | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Well, I think the orchid I have is Oncidium sphacelatum. The orchid flowers are primarily white ...
A: I'm not sure what you have is a Oncidium sphacelatum as I believe the flowers are mostly yellow in ...
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| Baby Orchids | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I was trying to find out what was wrong with my orchid and then I found the answer. My orchid had a ...
A: Although it would have been better if the roots on the baby were only 2 or so inches long rather ...
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| Phalaenopsis | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a blooming keiki on a Phalaenopsis. Of the 5 buds, the 1st two have only partially opened ...
A: As long as the not-fully opened buds stay healthy looking, I'd say be patient and hopefully they ...
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| Growth problems | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have two different orchids that I am experiencing trouble with, both with their new growth. I ...
A: I'm not quite sure what the black area on the growth of orchid #1 is, it sort of looks like a ...
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| Bsrdm. orchid | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I recently received a Shooting star Black gold orchid with no care instructions. Help!!! Thank you ...
A: Your Brassidium is a inter-generic hybrid between Brassia and Oncidium orchid plants, as such it ...
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| D Parishii Orchid Care | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I am new to orchids and just purchased a D Parishii. I am concerned about the care, as I have leave ...
A: The new yellowing leafs may be due to what had happened in the past, it may take a few weeks to ...
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| My orchid has no flowers and I wonder what type it is | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have had this orchid since about June of 2006. I took a picture of it here: ...
A: it really helps to see the problem you've described. The larger black spots look like sunburn, ...
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| Mould on Phaleonopsis leaves | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have some white mould growing on the side and underneath the new leaves. What can I do?
A: If it really is mold growing on your phalaenopsis leafs, you can try mixing a few drops of mild dish ...
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| orchid leaves fell off | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have an orchid which I know the name starts with "ph" (I can't find the card right now) It has ...
A: Yes, remove the entire growths and roots of the dead growths, keeping only the live ones. While I ...
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I've had my orchid for a year and after the blooms fell off I only cut the stems down a couple of ...
A: If a stem has not produced more flowers within 4 months after cutting the top off, cut the rest of ...
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| Phalaenopsis | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have a blooming keiki on a Phalaenopsis. Of the 5 buds, the 1st two have only partially opened ...
A: I'm not quite sure why the first two buds did not open without actually seeing it. Did the buds ...
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| phalaenopsis orchids | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have been keeping it inside and the flowers have fallin off ..... the rest of it is still living ...
A: As long as the leaves are fine, there is nothing wrong with your phalaenopsis orchid. Phalaenopsis ...
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| San Jose water | 4/24/2008 |
Q: What would you say about San Jose, CA water quality? I think it is pretty hard, am I right? How ...
A: Yes, San Jose water is considered hard water! One of the best ways to modify the water for a few ...
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| D Parishii Orchid Care | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I am new to orchids and just purchased a D Parishii. I am concerned about the care, as I have leave ...
A: Dendrobium parishii: note the lower case "p" signifying that this is a dendrobium specie rather than ...
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| browning tips on cymbidium | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I bought a beautiful pink cymbidium orchid plant about 2 weeks ago with 3 spikes, 2 of which were in ...
A: Without actually seeing your cymbidium, I can't be sure but I believe the browning leaf tips might ...
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| dendrobium orchid | 4/23/2008 |
Q: i have a dendrobium orchid i purchased in hawaii last august. i purchased it at the end of its ...
A: Depending upon where you live and whether it is a deciduous dendrobium, losing the leaves might be ...
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| orchid leaves fell off | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I have an orchid which I know the name starts with "ph" (I can't find the card right now) It has ...
A: Hmmm, starts with "ph"? Could it be a phragmepedium? Do the flowers have a pouch? If it does, it ...
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| question about an orchid I got as a gift | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I received a den. eima burana white as a gift. It's in a pot, but I don't know how to take care of ...
A: Your dendrobium is one of the evergreen types and should grow really well for you outdoors in part ...
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| Orchid | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I have an Oncidium Sharry Baby and it is my first plant ever. I bought a book "Orchids for ...
A: Yes, as you have found, the book "Orchids for Dummies" is very basic and rudimentary which is ...
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| White spots in medium | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I have a Phalaenopsis orchid which is in bloom at the moment. It seems to be happy although it has a ...
A: While I cannot be certain without seeing it, the white spot you see might be a small piece of ...
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| Dendrobium w/dead roots - can it be saved? | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I've had a small Dendrobium orchid for around 2 years now, and it's flowered beautifully at least ...
A: The new cane growths being smaller than the older canes was an indication that something bad was ...
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| phalaenopsis orchids | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how many flowers are typical of this plant. Mine is sporting 12 wonderful blooms and ...
A: The quick dirty answer is: it depends! (grin) The long clean answer is that, depending upon the ...
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| orchid blooms rotting | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I'm new at this. My orchid blooms, not so much leaves, are turning spotty and black on the edges, ...
A: You didn't mention what kinds of orchids you've bought at Lowe's and Home Depot but I'll try to ...
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| Frozen orchids | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Kawasaki, I recently moved from WA to TX and in route encountered below freezing temps in the ...
A: Sorry to hear about the mishap during your move. If there are still some live leafs on them, it may ...
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| cymbidium buds | 4/18/2008 |
Q: my cymbidium flowers have not yet opened. there are many small bubbles just underneath the outer ...
A: If the temperatures have been on the cool side, it may take a while for the buds to open. Prior to ...
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| my intergeneric orchid... | 4/18/2008 |
Q: My Intergeneric orchid (not sure exactly what kind and cant find the tag) had aphids, i treated it ...
A: If the spike it starting to turn brown, go ahead and cut it off. Most orchids produce flowers once ...
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| CYMBIDIUM | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Do you know what I can use to spray the aphids bugs. My cymbidium are bloomming right now but it ...
A: Yes, the prices on their website are pretty pricey, for this reason I only buy orchids from them ...
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| My orchid has no flowers and I wonder what type it is | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have had this orchid since about June of 2006. I took a picture of it here: ...
A: It appears that you have two separate questions, I'll take them one at a time. From the photo ...
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| CYMBIDIUM | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Do you know what I can use to spray the aphids bugs. My cymbidium are bloomming right now but it ...
A: What I usually do with aphids on flower buds is either spray them with water from a garden hose or ...
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| baby phal | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Jim! I wrote to you back in August last year about my office phal growing a secondary spike off the ...
A: That's great to hear, a success story like yours! You're doing a good job caring for it, keep it ...
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| Cymbidium | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a cymbidium which is growing many little bulbs, however, the very center leaves of the new ...
A: You are very welcome! Actually, watering the leaves is fine when it is growing outdoors where it ...
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| orchid bark and moss moisture | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Several of my orchids were showing signs of not enough watering by the leaves (especially the phals) ...
A: Living in Florida, high humidity can be a problem which contributes to algae growth, especially on ...
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| cymbidium pest | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I live in Southern California and I have a large, beautiful cymbidium growing under lath in my ...
A: Yes, it does appear you may have several different pests attacking your cymbidium. Exactly what ...
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| Cymbidium | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have a cymbidium which is growing many little bulbs, however, the very center leaves of the new ...
A: What may be causing the new growth leaves to rot could be water that splashed on them when you ...
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| Overwatered! Help | 4/14/2008 |
Q: My fault - I overwatered, plant sat in water. Flowers all fell off. Any hope of recovery?
A: You didn't mention what kind of orchid you overwatered. But I'll try to give you some general ...
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| Repotting my orchid | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Jim -- greetings. I received a phalaenopsis orchid plant as a gift, and it's in full bloom with a ...
A: Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, have you repotted it already? If not, here is what I'd ...
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| save my orchid | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. My phaleonopsis orchid is very sick. It had about 7 leaves and only two ...
A: I hope I can help save it. The two remaining leaves, are they the top two? I hope so! ...
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| 3 spikes on my phal | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I just bought a phalaenopsis orchid and it has 3 spikes all with many blooms, and dark leaves but it ...
A: I would leave it alone for now and just enjoy the blooms. Although the pot may look too small for ...
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| cymbidiums flowering to early ! | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I live in the southern hemishpere, ad we have had an El nino summer much hotter and humid than ...
A: Most people ask why their orchid doesn't flower, you're the first person to ask why their orchid is ...
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| dendrobium (Sri Siam X Nuri Michener) X Sutiknoll | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I got this dendrobium for free at Ebay in Feb. The leaves started turning yellow and fell off and ...
A: I'm afraid I could not locate any information about your dendrobium (Sri Siam X Nuri Michener) X ...
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| 3 y. o. Phalaenopsis dying? | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Good Morning, I have a 3 year old Phalaenopsis that had blooms on it when it purchased from a ...
A: Good morning Naomi, For a phalaenopsis orchid that you've had for over 3 years to only grow three ...
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| save my cymbidium | 4/10/2008 |
Q: After cutting the rotted roots and placing a cymbidium in a ziploc where & how should the ziploc be ...
A: Place the bag in a warm shady place. If there are any latent growth eyes present, they will sprout ...
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| Dendrobium babies | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have some babies coming off the stems of my orchid. Problem is I see no roots coming off. I tried ...
A: You just have to be patient and wait for those baby plantlets to grow some roots. This can take ...
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| black roots in Phalaenopsis | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with my grown Phalaenopsis Orchids. 3 days ago I transplanted them into new medium ...
A: I'm not sure what the potting mix you purchased from Orchid Accessories contains but what ever is in ...
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid dying | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a potted orchid plant (actually there are 2 plants in one pot). It is in a ...
A: I'm afraid the one phalaenopsis is a goner. What caused it I'm not sure but suspect it may have ...
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| My paphiopedilums | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Over a 2yr time period of moving between 3 different places, the growth pattern of my paphs was ...
A: Moving the paphiopedilum 3 times in 2 years, it is totally confused. What also probably contributed ...
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| cymbidium flowers & pests | 4/5/2008 |
Q: MY CYMBIDIUM FLOWERS HAVE SOME KIND OF SHEEN ON THEM. THE EDGES OF THE BLOOMS ARE BEING EATEN OR AT ...
A: I can't be certain but it may be that you have some slugs or snails nibbling on the blooms. Try ...
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| Caring a Paphiopedilum parishii | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I bought my Paph.parishii a week ago. It look fine but I don't know how to care it to flower like my ...
A: Paph. parishii usually bloom in mid to late winter. They love moisture while actively growing so ...
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| serious problem with infested orchid mix | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I see you are local. I just wanted to raise this as an issue, in case you hear from other people. I ...
A: I believe the chiggers came in the UniGro Orchid Mix and not the bark. I've never used the UniGro ...
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| Cymbidium, mini-Oncidium, Phalaenopsis and Cattleya | 4/3/2008 |
Q: Jim, I have just found your site and have read some of your answers which are very useful to me. I ...
A: Actually, this is not my web site, I'm only a volunteer answering questions. Hopefully I'll be able ...
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| Meristem media question | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I saw a post you put up a while back regarding a recipe for making media that would be used to start ...
A: I am surprised that you have not gotten a response to your questions about flasking, etc. on the ...
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| dead cymbiduim | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I was wandering what I should do to my cymbidium right now? I still have green leaves however the ...
A: As the leaves die and turn brown, the leaves will fall off on their own but if it bothers you to see ...
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| cymbidium | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I was given an orchid (cymbidium), and it has just a few brown spots on the leaves, very small in ...
A: There are some photo web sites that you can post photos on then you can send a link to your photos ...
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| dead cymbiduim | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I was wandering what I should do to my cymbidium right now? I still have green leaves however the ...
A: Those leaves dying on the outside of the pots is not unusual. But if there are quite a few that are ...
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| cymbidium | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I was given an orchid (cymbidium), and it has just a few brown spots on the leaves, very small in ...
A: A few small black spots on the leaves is not much to worry about, lots of them could be cause for ...
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| broken phalenopsis leaf | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have a phalenopsis orchid that is in spike, and I noticed that the top leaf was turning yellow. ...
A: What a relief! It should be okay with a broken leaf, even if it were to fall off. The main ...
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| orchids | 3/31/2008 |
Q: We are wondering if you could help us with a few questions. Masdevallia - My masdevallia is loosing ...
A: now it makes more sense. It is possible for some orchid flowers to open one color and as they ...
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| Help!! | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I received a phalaenopsis orchid about six weeks ago and have been following the advice on several ...
A: The flowers probably are wilting because their time is up and slowly dying. Once all of the flowers ...
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| Meristem media question | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I saw a post you put up a while back regarding a recipe for making media that would be used to start ...
A: I do not have any recipe for propogating meristeming orchids, sorry. But, I will say that it is not ...
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| broken phalenopsis leaf | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I have a phalenopsis orchid that is in spike, and I noticed that the top leaf was turning yellow. ...
A: Can you take a closer look at the leaf to see if it really is broken or if there may be another ...
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| cymbidium pot | 3/27/2008 |
Q: My first miniature cymbidium came from that famous orchid house on El Camino Real about 35 years ...
A: There are quite a few different types of pots available but I would recommend pots that are taller ...
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| phalaenopsis | 3/27/2008 |
Q: i have 2 orchids that i got for valentimes day. they are in the same pot. one of them is beautiful ...
A: The one stem that lost its flowers and is turning yellowish orange is just past its prime and slowly ...
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| cymbidium pot | 3/26/2008 |
Q: My first miniature cymbidium came from that famous orchid house on El Camino Real about 35 years ...
A: Ah, you mean the Rod McClellan Acres of Orchids (http://www.rodmclellan.com/) that no longer is ...
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| orchids | 3/25/2008 |
Q: We are wondering if you could help us with a few questions. Masdevallia - My masdevallia is loosing ...
A: I'm afraid I do not know a whole lot about masdevallia because I do not grow them. What little I ...
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| cymbidium | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I have a cymbidium which has flowered regularly for the past three years but has suddenly produced a ...
A: That sticky syrupy drop is happening because your cymbidium is happy and has an excess of sugar ...
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| orchid care & flowering | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I have a white orchid, the kind that has purple center. It had flowers on it since December, and ...
A: Although you didn't say what kind of orchid you have, I believe it may be a phalaenopsis orchid so ...
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| Phalaenopsis | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My plant has 4 leafs and a while back I noticed a black spot on one of the lower leaves. This ...
A: If the black spot is growing, it may be either a bacterial or fungal infection and you definitely ...
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| moth orchid | 3/19/2008 |
Q: We have a moth orchid and it was so bright and beautiful one day, and then the next day the stems ...
A: I'm afraid that once the flowers are gone, that is it for the year as phalaenopsis orchids only ...
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| Sharry Baby Oncidium advice | 3/19/2008 |
Q: We are first-time orchid owners and bought a mature sharry baby with one stalk and and about 3 ...
A: While oncidium flowers may last for several months, if it was already in bloom when you bought it, ...
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| Cymbidium blooms not completely opening | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I have a no-name Cymbidium that I purchased 50% off last year from a nursery because it was not in ...
A: Yes, there are some cymbidium flowers that do not fully open. In fact there is a name for such ...
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have an elderly phal that has produced beautiful blossoms in the past, however it has been dorment ...
A: Darn!!! I finished responding to your latest note and accidentally closed the page rather than ...
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| Spots on Cymbidium Seedlings | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I bought some Cymbidium seedlings 3 months ago. (68mm pots) About 2-3 weeks afterwards I found one ...
A: The black mottled spots may or may not be of concern, keep an eye on them to see if the grow larger ...
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| phal orchid - dry leaves | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I had been given a golden treasure phal a month ago and it hasn't done well, i think it may be on ...
A: From your description on the condition of your phalaenopsis, it does sound like it is on its last ...
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have an elderly phal that has produced beautiful blossoms in the past, however it has been dorment ...
A: When you repotted the old phalaenopsis, were there many live roots? Were there any soft mushy dead ...
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| vanda robert's delight | 2/27/2008 |
Q: plant not doing good. losing old leaves.only one new leave in six months. no new roots. humidity ...
A: I hope it does get better and starts to grow for you. If it does, be patient as it may take several ...
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| Wilting leaves and buds | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I bought my girlfriend a phanea orchid for v-day. It's been in the apartment with indirect light, ...
A: First, I would like to apologize for taking so long to write back to you. I thought I had sent a ...
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| White bugs in my soil | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I am new to orchids. I have one Phalaenopsis that is almost a year old. It appears very healthy ...
A: If your phalaenopsis orchids is just now in the process of sending up new stems, you probably can ...
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| Growing in Nevada | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I recently got a Phalaenopsis orchid from my mother. I have been doing research on how to best care ...
A: It all depends! (grin) It may just be time for the lowest leaf to go to leaf heaven. Phalaenopsis ...
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| Wilting leaves and buds | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I bought my girlfriend a phanea orchid for v-day. It's been in the apartment with indirect light, ...
A: It might be a fungus problem but it also might be a bacterial infection. If there is an area or ...
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| Please save my plant | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I received a very nice cymbidium orchid plant. The flowers were beautiful but couple days ago I ...
A: How long have you had the cymbidium? Most cymbidium flowers will last for several months then ...
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| New Leopard Prince Orchid | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Just got a Leopard Prince orchid as a gift about 2 weeks ago. A few days after getting it home 2 ...
A: I'm afraid once the leafs have yellowed, they are pretty much history and will drop off within a ...
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| Phalaenopsis w/yellowing buds | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Help! I have a new phal. in bud. It has been very slow to bloom and now the buds are turning ...
A: If the leaves are starting to yellow, check at the base of the leaf to see if there is a black sooty ...
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| Orchid seedlings | 2/24/2008 |
Q: Oh, thank you, thank you for being available for questions. A year and a half ago, a friend gave me ...
A: If you moved them directly from the plastic tubes into pots then directly into bright sunlight, what ...
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| Growing in Nevada | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I recently got a Phalaenopsis orchid from my mother. I have been doing research on how to best care ...
A: What you have read so far is basically true, water it when the potting media is barely moist. ...
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| vanda robert's delight | 2/23/2008 |
Q: plant not doing good. losing old leaves.only one new leave in six months. no new roots. humidity ...
A: Living along the South Africa coast, humidity is not a problem I would imagine. Found Mosselbay on ...
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| dieing buldes | 2/23/2008 |
Q: i got a new orchid 3 days ago and i put in on my fire place but i do not put it on and watered it ...
A: You didn't mention what kind of orchid it is you bought but I believe it may be a phalaenopsis ...
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| orchid question followup | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Jim. Is there some way I can send you some pictures of this orchid?
A: If you have photos stored on a web site, you can send me the address link via another post and I can ...
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| Orchid seedlings | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Oh, thank you, thank you for being available for questions. A year and a half ago, a friend gave me ...
A: No problem with the long post, the more information you can give me the easier (?) it is for me to ...
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| Phal queriies | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I have 3 phals, all on the same deep windowsill - southern exposure in our Maine winter. The ...
A: That's great two of your phals have spikes! Keep up the good work with them. Usually, leaves that ...
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| stem and leaves help | 2/22/2008 |
Q: The plant had flowers when I got it but they fell off shortly after I took it home when I lived in ...
A: If it is only the lowest leaf that is going limp, that is not unusual as it may just be time for it ...
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| cymbidium orchid | 2/22/2008 |
Q: simple as this one of my stems with the flowers on it is starting to wither but the other stem is ...
A: Your plan of action with the cymbidium is to be prepared to cut off the stems once the flowers die ...
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| Need a bit of advice on miltonia | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have some some success getting my phals and oncidiums to thrive and flower, and recently bought a ...
A: Brrrrr, 10 degrees!!!! Even in celcius degrees that is on cold side. (grin) While I am not ...
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| white spots / scales on leaves | 2/21/2008 |
Q: On my dendrobiums, I have seen on both sides of the leaves small white dots on leaves, which makes ...
A: Those white spots on the leaves of your dendrobium could be boisduval scale. Try wiping them with a ...
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| Fertilizer for cymbidium | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I just want to feed my cymbidium. Which is the good slow release Fertilizer brand that I can find in ...
A: There are many different orchid fertilizers available locally but as I mentioned earlier, I prefer ...
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| Phalaenopsis w/yellowing buds | 2/20/2008 |
Q: Help! I have a new phal. in bud. It has been very slow to bloom and now the buds are turning ...
A: There can be many causes for phalaenopsis flower bubs to die and fall off without opening, here are ...
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| phalaenopsis potting | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have just received a beautiful moth orchid as a gift. It is potted in a plastic pot inside a clay ...
A: A plastic pot within a clay or ceramic pot is fine except you have to be very careful with watering ...
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| My Phalaenopsis Bloom is Wilting | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My husband brought home a beautiful pink phalaenopsis for Valentine's day (Thursday). Yesterday ...
A: You're welcome. If it has at least 4 healthy mature leaves, you can try seeing if it will make an ...
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| denrobiums | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I purchased a whole batch of denrobium orchids which look healthy enough. I've had them (I live in ...
A: The yellowing of leaves may be due to too much sunlight. Try moving them about 3 feet from the ...
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| stem and leaves help | 2/19/2008 |
Q: The plant had flowers when I got it but they fell off shortly after I took it home when I lived in ...
A: Depending upon the condition of the remaining leaves, your phalaenopsis may or may not survive. Are ...
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| dying orchid | 2/18/2008 |
Q: i have an orchid that was blooming beautifully for 2 years. it is a phal. i went on vacation and ...
A: I hate being the bearer of bad news but from your description on the condition of your phalaenopsis ...
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| Orchid | 2/18/2008 |
Q: It has long thin green leaves, and when it flowers, it has purply pink individual flowers. It has a ...
A: At first I thought you might be talking about a cymbidium orchid but changed my mind when you ...
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid | 2/18/2008 |
Q: When it bloomed a year or so ago I only cut the flower stem back about 3 nodes. Now, it appears to ...
A: The reason it is having a baby is because it knew you wanted a baby. (grin) Actually, I'm not ...
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| book on orchid care | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I am new to the world of orchids. I purchased four orchids last September from a very reputable ...
A: There are lots of good orchid books around, some better than others. But a good starter book is one ...
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| Leafs falling off | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I have had my Orchid for about 4 years. It has bloomed 3 times for me in that time. Small pink ...
A: That is pretty good, bloomed 3 times in 4 years. You must be caring for it pretty good! You didn't ...
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| Fertilizer for cymbidium | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I just want to feed my cymbidium. Which is the good slow release Fertilizer brand that I can find in ...
A: In the San Jose area, a good slow release cymbidium fertilizer is a product named Dynamite available ...
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| Brown spots turning yellow on the leaves | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I just got my orchid and it has two leaves that are starting to turn spots of brown and yellow what ...
A: I'd really love to help you but you didn't say what kind of orchid you have or what you have been ...
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| vanda robert's delight | 2/17/2008 |
Q: plant not doing good. losing old leaves.only one new leave in six months. no new roots. humidity ...
A: Sorry to hear about the plight of your Vanda Robert's Delight. Although you didn't say where you ...
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| orchids | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I have a Phalaenopsis now it is two months still flowering so when the flowers die of I dont know ...
A: Once the flowers have all died off, cut off the stem as low as you safely can. Grow it where it ...
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| My Phalaenopsis Bloom is Wilting | 2/16/2008 |
Q: My husband brought home a beautiful pink phalaenopsis for Valentine's day (Thursday). Yesterday ...
A: What a nice husband! That is awfully fast for a flower to begin wilting unless it had been open ...
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid | 2/15/2008 |
Q: When it bloomed a year or so ago I only cut the flower stem back about 3 nodes. Now, it appears to ...
A: Congratulations! You about to become a phalaenopsis mother! (grin) Leave the baby (keiki) on ...
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| Root Rot & Fuzzy black spots | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I recieved an orchid (phalaenopsis) a couple of weeks ago as a present. I know it comes from a home ...
A: Glad to hear your phal is doing well and that those fuzzy spots have not returned - yet! Keep up ...
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| Orchid in the Office | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I recently received a phalaenopsis orchid and placed it on my desk at work. How do you suggest I ...
A: Where you now have it, it probably is okay to leave it there while it is in bloom but once the ...
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| white mold? | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I have a lot (16) of orchids and love them, however what do I do for a white hairy looking mold ...
A: Are you sure it is white mold and not something else? The reason I ask is because it could be ...
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| Phal rebloomed and now wilting leaves? | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I had my Phal bright pink orchid for 2 years now. I Love this beautiful plant and I've taking great ...
A: Blooms dying soon after opening along with buds drooping without opening could be due to several ...
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| Dendrobium leaf problem | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have recently bought my first Dendrobium and in the space of about 5-6 days one of the leaves have ...
A: My first thought was that the patch could be sunburn but reading further into your note, I'm not ...
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| cymbidiums | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Do cymbidiums need to be put outside in the summer in order to bloom? I have mine in a south east ...
A: If you live just about anywhere in co |
