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Orchid Oncidium

3/10/2011 | Labels:


O. Oncidium

Orchid Oncidium.

The common name is dancing lady .This plant is becoming very popular both for ease of growing and long lasting sprays of flowers.
They can be grown indoor as houseplant or ourdoor in a sheltered area in the garden. Oncidium types will bloom once a year.

Light : Bright light. The leaves should be bright green as opposed to dark green. Reddish green indicates too much light and dark green indicates not enough light.

Watering : Moderate dry between watering. Generally they require more water while the shot is growing and less once when the bulb has formed. In summer, I ussually water them once a week and 2 X a week in winter. Never allow the bottom of the pot to stand in water. Make sure water on the leave will dry by night.

Temperature : Moderate ( day 70-80F ) and Night : 55-65F

Humidity : They need a minimum 40-50% humidity, humidity should be increased with higher temperature. When I was in Arizona , I used a saucer filled with rocks or pebbles to increase humidity and place around my orchids collection.

Fertilize : Fertilize with high nitrogen for plants growing in bark chips. Feed them 2 X a month in growing season ( spring to summer) . Flush water through pot thoroughly between feeding to rinse out accumulated salt. Never allow the bottom of the pot to stand water.

Repot : should be done at least 2-3 year. as general rule repot them when the ne shot grow ( 2-3 inch tall ) . All the old mixed and dead roots should be removed. Medium to fine fir bark is preferred.

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Orchid Cymbidium

3/10/2011 | Labels:

Orchid Cymbidium.



O.Cymbidium
Orchid Cymbidium plant ( picture)  is my valentine's gift from my Hubby in 2011. They are cool growing orchids, native to the subtropical highlands of Southeast Asia. They can be enjoyed indoor or outdoors while in bloom.

Orchid Cymbidium are popular among growers with a penchant for easy care orchid and the most popular of spring flowering orchid.
On the west Coast of United states and in other cool summer areas that receive no frosts are often grown as garden plants.Their striking sprays of long lasting blooms provide ideal home or patio decoration and are used often as a cut flowers.

There are two grown types, standart flower and miniature flower. The miniature is known as "Novelties", they are more heat tolerant. Cymbidiums are terrestrial plants in nature and require a moisture-retentive but well drained mix.

Light : Sufficient light is important for healthy growth and flower production. Place them in bright light.

Temperature :  Best range  is 50-70F. Mature plant need night temperature min 60F or min 50F in late summer to initiate flower spike. Cymbidiums can tolerate temperatures up to 95-100F in shaded area increase humidity and air circulation.

Water : Mature plants must never dry out between watering. Water thoroughly once a week, make sure plant is allowed to dry between watering.

Humidity :  Cymbidiums need 50-60% .In dry air, place on trays of moistened pebbles or use a humidifier.

Fertilizer : Every other week with a 1/2 dose of well balance fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. The exact fertilizer will depend on the mix in which plants growing.

Potting : Best done every 2-3 year in spring immediately after flowering to allow maximum time to reestablish before next flowering seoson.

Rebloom tip : After the last flower expires, remove the flower spike at the base. In order to re-bloom, plants need cooler temperatures and bright light.





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Orchid Phalaenopsis.

5/20/2009 | Labels:








Phalaenopsis ( Moth orchid) .

They are easy to grow as indoor houseplant. I bought them in grocery market the price is reasonable $10-17

Temperature : I keep them in 70-85 F in day temperature and minimum 60F in night temperature.
Light : The Phalaenopsis orchids grow well near bright windows, with no direct sun light.
Watering : It is critical for orchid. Water them when the media almost dry, but not too dry , water when the weather is warm if not, better hold watering for 1-2 days.
Plants should be thoroughly watered . In the heat of the summer in a dry climate, this may be every two to three days. Do not allow water to accumulate in the crown for long to avoid contract decaying diseases. Do not sit pots in standing water for long.
Soil : Special for orchid , there are many products in the market bark or moss. They can be found easily in garden store or nursery.
HUMIDITY is recommended to be between 50% and 80% of relative humidity. If RH is lower than 40% in the home, set plants on trays of gravel, partially filled with water so that pots never sit in water. Grouping plants together can slightly raise the humidity in the immediate surrounding area.
Fertilizer : Balance fertilizer is the best 20-20-20 but be careful to not over fertilizer , it can burn , and dont feed them when they are thirsthy, water slightly first .
Feed your orchid when they are in growing season ( spring to summer), do not feed in the winter .
How to re-bloom Phalaenopsis orchid.
Most orchids bloom once a year , with one condition if your orchid is healthy. To keep your orchid healthy , they should get all important things needed such as light, humidity, temperature and enough food.
Here are some tips :

A. When the last flower drops, cut your flower spike all the way down the stem, to cut use sterile tools, wipe knife with alcohol to prevent disease. or
B. Cut your flower spike half down the stem with a clean /sterile tools, sharp blade, seal the cut with melted candle wax or cinnamon powder to prevent bacterial infection.
C. A rebloom will probably occur if you continue to care properly for your orchid.
Simply follow orchid care guidelines.
D. This rebloom should flourish for up to 3 to 4 months in perfection.






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