Phal. Sogo Rose 'Sogo F-987'

[tucker85]

This is a slightly fragrant dark, dark red. It reblooms on old spikes but only with 1 or 2 new flowers.

[k_andreev]

congrat for the bloom jeff...can you tell me the secret how you have a lots of stem like this?

[tucker85]

congrat for the bloom jeff...can you tell me the secret how you have a lots of stem like this?

Yes I can tell you the secret. I buy orchids that have a reputation for putting out a lot of spikes. The vendor had a description of this plant on his web-site that said it usually blooms on multiple spikes and it also reblooms on old spikes from last year. One spike is from the keiki also. I leave keikis in place for years so they can bloom along with the mother plant.

[k_andreev]

Yes I can tell you the secret. I buy orchids that have a reputation for putting out a lot of spikes. The vendor had a description of this plant on his web-site that said it usually blooms on multiple spikes and it also reblooms on old spikes from last year. One spike is from the keiki also. I leave keikis in place for years so they can bloom along with the mother plant.

thank you for the answer Jeff and i also meant with another plants that you always here.how you tread them,watering,fertilizer and so on

[Bumblebee]

Great info as usual Tucker! Thank you. This is a gorgeous phal!

[tucker85]

thank you for the answer Jeff and i also meant with another plants that you always here.how you tread them,watering,fertilizer and so on

It would take a couple of pages to explain everything that I'm doing. My philosophy on watering is that I like to have most my orchids potted in a way that they dry quickly and I can water often. I can do that now because I'm retired and I have the time. I couldn't do it when I was still working. I generally fertilize once a week. I've used many different kinds of fertilizers. During the fall and winter I alternate between a regular fertilizer and a bloom booster fertilizer. I give two supplements. I give Maxicrop Liquid Seaweed twice a month and I give Magical calcium/magnesium supplement twice a month. It can be added to the fertilizer but since I have the time, I give them separately. I have one big advantage that I live in South Florida and the weather is hot and humid. I grow everything outdoors. Just experiment around and see what works best for you. Good luck.

[k_andreev]

It would take a couple of pages to explain everything that I'm doing. My philosophy on watering is that I like to have most my orchids potted in a way that they dry quickly and I can water often. I can do that now because I'm retired and I have the time. I couldn't do it when I was still working. I generally fertilize once a week. I've used many different kinds of fertilizers. During the fall and winter I alternate between a regular fertilizer and a bloom booster fertilizer. I give two supplements. I give Maxicrop Liquid Seaweed twice a month and I give Magical calcium/magnesium supplement twice a month. It can be added to the fertilizer but since I have the time, I give them separately. I have one big advantage that I live in South Florida and the weather is hot and humid. I grow everything outdoors. Just experiment around and see what works best for you. Good luck.

i'm appreciate your information Jeff.every thing write down in my lecture book and i'm going to follow your step.thank you again

[catttan]

Beautiful ! Great growing Jeff - congrats.

[zainal abidin]

Wow the color is so intense very beautiful take care this jewel Jeff.

[King Kjeldz]

like wat the f*&% with a show like that who cares if only 1 or 2 open on an old spike...my gosh lovely colour and texture..mini phals rule...and fragrance usually not associated with phal hybrids...very nice plant!!! OMG#wishlist ..............Que suerte!!