Repotting an Orchid - Orchids
Most orchids need repotting every 18 to 24 months so that the potting medium does not get too broken down and drown the roots. Most of the orchids we grow are epiphytic--growing in trees with the roots exposed to the elements. It is extremely ... [... more]
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Dividing Your Orchids - Cattleyas - Orchids
This is the second in a series on repotting and dividing Cattleya Alliance orchids and will consider the question "Do I want to divide the plant?" With some Catts the plants will literally grow out of a pot within a year, others will grow in a . [... more]
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Recommended Orchid Potting CD - Orchids
For the novice, intermediate or experienced grower The Potting Workshop CD has something for everyone!! The advertising for this CD does not exaggerate the value of the information or the usefulness to all hobbyists. One of the few times the hype ... [... more]
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Repotting Your Orchids - Dendrobiums - Orchids
As a general rule, Dendribums should be repotted every two to three years unless they are in semi-hydroponic culture or some media that does not break down. In that case they should be repotted when the plant becomes too big for its container. If ... [... more]
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Repotting Your Orchids - Paphiopedilums - Orchids
Paphiopedilums are sympodial orchids, orchids that grow larger by regularly producing side growths that will make the plant larger and larger in a pot and produce more and more flowers. You want to let them get thick and full to produce the best ... [... more]
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Repotting Your Orchids - Phalaenopsis - Orchids
One of the most common questions about growing orchids is "Should I repot my orchid?" And in most cases the answer is "No." This, of course, is very dependent upon the kind of orchid that you are growing since they are so different in [... more]
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Staking and Presentation
Each year I present my orchid resolutions to help you define some of your own so that your orchid growing will be better in 2009 than in 2008. Every one of us has special growing problems due to our own conditions so my problems probably are not ... [... more]
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Repotting Your Orchids - Cymbidiums - Orchids
As a general rule, Cymbidiums should be repotted every two to three years unless they are in semi-hydroponic culture or some media that does not break down. In that case they should be repotted when the plant becomes too big for its container. If ... [... more]
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Getting Ready for an Ochid Show - Orchids
Growing orchids means that when they re-flower for you, you will want someone to know that you actually did it. And one of the best ways is to enter your flowers into a show sponsored by a local orchid society. Most societies will have a group ... [... more]
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Repotting Your Orchids - Cattleyas - Orchids
As a general rule, Cattleyas should be repotted every two to three years unless they are in semi-hydroponic culture or some media that does not break down. In that case they should be repotted when the plant becomes too big for its container. ... [... more]
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19th World Orchid Conference - Miami, Florida - Orchids
The basic premise of a WOC is that it is established to be of interest to the average grower as opposed to many other international conferences which are more focused toward either the scientific community or the commercial grower. Although many ... [... more]
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Make Plans to Visit an Orchid Show - Orchids
As you start thinking of the new year and what you want to do during the coming year, take the time to look over the listing of available shows around the country published by the American Orchid Society or for a listing of orchid societies ... [... more]
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