How to take care of an Orchid |
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How to take care of an Orchid |
Aug 5 2008, 06:44 PM
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I got the most amazing, stunning potted orchid plant on my second day of work
I've never had an orchid before, and it is exquisite, so I want it to last as long as possible. I want to keep it at work where unfortunately there is no natural light, but what can I do otherwise? How often to water? It's potted in mossy stuff. -------------------- |
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Aug 5 2008, 06:53 PM
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Google it. And personal advice: if it does need sun, don't deprive it of sun. It will die.
-------------------- Proud member of the "I don't always wait until I finish reading the thread to respond" club. ~~~~~~~~~~ As for me, I would rather be able to love things I cannot have, than to have things I'm not able to love. .~Merrit Malloy |
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Aug 5 2008, 07:22 PM
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Google it. And personal advice: if it does need sun, don't deprive it of sun. It will die. Have no choice, unfortunately-- it was for sure expensive and from my supervisor's supervisor (though I'm sure really from petty cash...), so it must stay on display in the cube. -------------------- |
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Aug 5 2008, 07:23 PM
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I dunno; I've gotten 2 potted orchids and both lasted only a few weeks. I hope yours fares better.
-------------------- My cancer is rarer than your cancer.
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Aug 5 2008, 07:34 PM
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Batya- You beat me too it
First of all, DO NOT OVERWATER! The leaves will start to turn yellow near the base/root and naturally you'll think 'gee, this lil plant looks dry, lemme add more water'. Uh-uh. That means the roots are too oversaturated (I sadly learnt the hard way). They say to plant it in wood chips if you see that happening. Water it once a week (I'm still working on the exact amount). Make sure to get the soil, not the leaves when watering. Also, they do well in humidity and I read in two places that they need light, but not direct light. Call your local nursery and see what their pointers are. Orchids are finicky. -------------------- "Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -Federico Fellini |
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Aug 5 2008, 08:24 PM
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I agree with bigtoe's water statement.
I bought 2 people orchids; one was dead very soon probably due to living in a overheated room, the other lasted at least 2 blooming cycles. -------------------- Abba: I'm going to be up on the roof so if you hear a thump...
Nechama: Should I come running? Abba: By that point its probably too late and you should call hatzalah |
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Sep 23 2008, 11:27 PM
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How's it doing batya?
-------------------- "Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -Federico Fellini |
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Sep 24 2008, 01:12 AM
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How's it doing batya? Considering that it had no natural light in my office, it did remarkably well: it bloomed gorgeously and lasted nearly 7 weeks, until the blossoms started falling off- there are still 2 left. When those fall off, I'll probably take it home and try to nurse it back to life-- I hope it's not truly dead and has a chance of blooming again. -------------------- |
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