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Post by chickadeedeedee on Nov 16, 2008 19:38:57 GMT 1
If your Phalanopsis are sending out roots ... that is a good thing! They are happy! Some orchids, like the Phals. and Dends. rather be pot bound and will bloom better. Others *HATE* to have their roots disturbed.
Who has roots sending out?
Generally if the orchid is not happy ... many yellowing leaves, not blooming or thriving, it is time to re-pot.
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Post by maggyd on Nov 16, 2008 19:44:20 GMT 1
Are they aerial roots The witch or have they come out of the pot? I wish I hadnt repotted the one Im having trouble with but I did that because the leaves were getting to long and wee in danger of toppling the whole thing over. I was told that you should keep them in a clear pot and train the aerial roots back down into it! but I coldnt find a larger clear pot anywhere!
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Nov 16, 2008 19:50:46 GMT 1
If your Phalanopsis are sending out roots ... that is a good thing! They are happy! Some orchids, like the Phals. and Dends. rather be pot bound and will bloom better. Others *HATE* to have their roots disturbed. Who has roots sending out? Generally if the orchid is not happy ... many yellowing leaves, not blooming or thriving, it is time to re-pot. I only have Phals C3D.  Should I cut off the roots or push them into the pot? YIKES!!!  No! Don't cut off the roots, please! Your orchid is a happy camper. The roots will go where they want and are happiest. Mist them at least once daily. If they eventually look horrid, do as Maggyd suggested and repot into a translucent pot. The pot does not *need* to be clear, however, the roots will add to the photosynthesis and ultimate health of the plant in the long run. I have my Phals. in both and they seem to do well either way. |
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Post by maggyd on Nov 16, 2008 19:56:29 GMT 1
Yes they are best in a translucent pot I attended a Orchid demonstration at a local garden centre and an expert gave tips on Orchid care the roots need light or they will all grow upwards (I think)!!
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Post by maggyd on Nov 16, 2008 20:15:46 GMT 1
Thanks The witch they have the growing medium as well! quite a variety Ill have to keep that.
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Post by maggyd on Nov 17, 2008 23:13:54 GMT 1
No The witch its to let the light to the roots and encourage the aerial roots down into the pot!
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Post by madonplants on Nov 18, 2008 0:25:30 GMT 1
Are they aerial roots The witch or have they come out of the pot? I wish I hadnt repotted the one Im having trouble with but I did that because the leaves were getting to long and wee in danger of toppling the whole thing over. I was told that you should keep them in a clear pot and train the aerial roots back down into it! but I coldnt find a larger clear pot anywhere! Just found a great site after googling Maggy - they sell clear pots for orchids amongst other things. ;D www.orchidaccessories.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=37 Great site The witch. I would like to get some more of those flower spike cliips (fed up with green plastic ties) and they sell them, as well as 'small' clear pots I was after a while back, though I just repotted my small one into a medium sized clear pot. It will soon grow into it. We've really got the bug now, though four isn't a huge collection, just yet!! |
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Post by madonplants on Nov 18, 2008 10:34:53 GMT 1
I've only got 5 Phals Keith - haven't got enough room on my only north facing window sill for any more.  Ours are on eastfacing and do OK. |
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Nov 18, 2008 13:30:05 GMT 1
We have orchids in north, east and west. They do fine! BTW ... There's *ALWAYS* room for one more orchid!  |
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Nov 18, 2008 19:32:54 GMT 1
We have orchids in north, east and west. They do fine! BTW ... There's *ALWAYS* room for one more orchid! But don't they need protection from summer sun?  If you put your plants outside for the summer, the Phals. should have light shade to dappled sun not direct sun. In the house, they won't get direct sun if it is filtered through window glass. Not much chance they would burn inside. |
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Post by maggyd on Nov 18, 2008 21:26:50 GMT 1
 Well ive done it Ive cut the flower stems off my cerise phal , I had already taken it out of its pot the other week dusted it with cinnomen (sp) on the roots! I have shallow planted it and put it in a plastic bag tied at the top  its now behind the settee on a stool, the radiator is quite near!! do you think that is alright there or should I put it somewhere cooler ? I think Lydia has done this before! have I done it right?  Right C3Ds it has ended up back in the bathroom I have noticed that it gets a little pool of water in the bottom of the bag which I have dried off! now do I water it or is it best left dry?
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Post by maggyd on Dec 4, 2008 12:43:54 GMT 1
Still dont know the best place to put this plastic bag!! Im wondering if it would go in the Conservatory it is very cool but not frosty!! I have an oil rad; in there but set very low it come on if it drops to 5 or is it 15o not sure!
p.s. Ive just put a themomiter in so Ill find out soon.
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Dec 4, 2008 13:14:37 GMT 1
YIKES! That's too cold for a sick Phal. You could allow a healthy one to be cooled to promote flower spike development but the cold may be too stressful for an unwell Phal. He should be in a warm sunny~ish area to recover.
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Post by maggyd on Dec 4, 2008 16:00:13 GMT 1
YIKES! That's too cold for a sick Phal. You could allow a healthy one to be cooled to promote flower spike development but the cold may be too stressful for an unwell Phal. He should be in a warm sunny~ish area to recover. Oh right ;D thats alright then as he is still in the LIVING room!! but if it needs sunny Ill have to put it in the spare bedroom (Johns computer room) and in the rare occasion that we have any (sun) it might get well!! at least its out of here so I can start putting up my Christmas tree. |
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Post by maggyd on Jan 15, 2009 22:36:50 GMT 1
I have a very sickly looking orchid  Ive tried repotting it with less compost and more bark with a bit of vermiculite added as the leaves are turning yellow and soft! I took it off the windowsill to see if the problem was too much light What do you think??   C3Ds this plant that you advised to put in a plastic bag to recouperate! well Im glad to say it is looking much better the leaves are a nice rich green and have lost their flabbiness the question is When would you take it out of the bag? I cant see any new roots! Im afraid if I take it out it might regress have you any more advise for me. Thanks a lot Maggy. |
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Jan 16, 2009 2:37:37 GMT 1
Hiya Maggy. I'm soooo happy your orchid is feeling better. I'd keep him in the protective enviornment until you see some new roots. That way you *know* he's OK! |
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Post by maggyd on Jan 16, 2009 18:30:25 GMT 1
Thanks soooo much  L; I thought it was too soon just wanted your opinion  |
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Post by maggyd on Feb 15, 2009 13:24:02 GMT 1
This phal needs splitting I think! the question is how? when? will it be alright do you think!!  |
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Post by maggyd on Feb 22, 2009 16:19:56 GMT 1
Im pinging this question as it seems to have been overlooked! I had hoped C3Ds would know??
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Feb 23, 2009 15:07:08 GMT 1
Sorry Maggy. Didn't see this earlier. That's an easy one! Knock him out of the pot and free up the medium as much as possible. Then often you can just pull the plants apart at the crown. If some roots are shared, give them a snip in the middle~ish with a sterile scissors, sprinkle the cut ends with ground cinnamon, repot the new plants in their own containers. Give them a nice watering and enjoy. Looks like your plant could be divided ideally any time now. If you do it when they are in flower or spike, the flowers may fail. |
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Post by maggyd on Feb 23, 2009 16:00:58 GMT 1
Thanks C3Ds Ill have to look for some bark I havent had much luck when I poton with Orchid Compost! what do you use?
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Feb 23, 2009 20:26:17 GMT 1
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Post by maggyd on Mar 25, 2009 22:22:16 GMT 1
Talk about delayed reaction ;D : Ive just seen this C3D.s that will be an American Company is it? what is the mix like is it the chunky broken bark or the peaty stuff? you.ll gather I havent attempted to re-pot yet I havent got round to it.
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Post by chickadeedeedee on Mar 26, 2009 12:46:26 GMT 1
The Schultz product is the chunky stuff. For me at least, the plants do better with it. Some orchids need to stay a little more moist so I'll mix in some sphag. moss when re-potting those.
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Post by maggyd on Mar 26, 2009 14:38:56 GMT 1
Yes you see thats the stuff Ive been looking for and you dont seem to be able to get it! I blame the compost for the problem I had with the big one ! and thats still in a poly bag!! Im not ging to attempt splitting that one then untill I can get this chunky bark. Thanks.
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Ive tried repotting it with less compost and more bark with a bit of vermiculite added as the leaves are turning yellow and soft! I took it off the windowsill to see if the problem was too much light