scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
Mama Scooterbug uses bark, waters sparingly, and also puts the pots on gravel in a lined planter for additional circulation.
Lots of direct light too.
Lots of direct light too.
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Orchids
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bloominorchid
Beach Comber
After I wrote the thread ,I thought to myself what a dork.I'm glad there are more orchid growers out there.Right now the problem is a phanolopsis, blooming but with dooping leaves.It may be a watering issue.Right now I've taken them all out to my covered screen porch,they can handle temps in the 50s at night. Let's keep this going, maybe a new group.
Phals like it a little more on the moist side...you can use bark with spag moss on top to keep some moisture in and probably water more often than other porchids. Do't let them dry out completely, so maybe once a week especially if they are potted in stone or any non porous material. Do you see any roots growing out of the pot? Your roots should look fat and greenish white with green tips, Dead roots look dessicated. They also like it a little cooler, so the cool nights are good for them. If you want to post pics I can get a better look at whats going on.
Happy to have found a fellow orchid lover, I have about 150 in a small greenhouse!
bloominorchid
Beach Comber
Do you know the species name of them? Some orchids naturally lose their leaves during the winter months. You can tell if this is a natural process by lookingg at what leaves are being shed. If they are older leaves it is probably part of the natural process. if it is newer leaves it may be a more serious problem. They sometimes turn yellow from being too cold. It really depends on what species they are.
NotDeadYet
Beach Fanatic
Anybody besides me read the Nero Wolfe mysteries? 
(If you have read them, you will know how this pertains to orchids.)
(If you have read them, you will know how this pertains to orchids.)
sarawind
Beach Fanatic
Is anyone out there into growing orchids. If so pls let me know, I need some help.
I have several and used to the south Fl weather, but here is different.
The only time I've been successful with orchids here was when I kept a couple of them in the bathroom. They loved the steam from the shower.