question about potting an orchid
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From what I understand, white roots (aerial roots??) are a good thing (orchids are basically air plants), and bark is much better than moss. My Phal is in bark, has those white roots on top, and seems very happy. Still has those two blooms, and a bud peeking out between the blooms. My Hawaiian Leopard is in s/h, and seems equally happy, as I am finding new growth almost daily. Can't wait to see that baby when she blooms!!Originally Posted by Crickets
Ok eaglsson was right i am hooked.....
i bought 2 more orchids tonight and my question is, both are blooming but potted in moss, should i wait for the blooms to finish and repot or will repotting now kill them?
also my orchid food is 19-31-17
after reading over the forums i havent seen any that high in the middle number, not that i actually know what the numbers mean, i did find some new orchid food tonight with lower numbers which i will go back and read at the store but i didnt buy any yet till i find out what im doing.
another thing, the first one i bought after playing with my 10 year old neglected baby has white roots all over the top, its planted in the really large chuncky redwood, also blooming but this cant be good for it no?
someone wave a magic wand and make me know all this instantly hehe
As for your fertilizer, the middle number should be higher during blooming (at least I think that's what I read), but you should be diluting it to a weak solution and feed weekly (or, weakly, weekly). I'm using a balanced formula Miracle Grow, and I think I used it 1/4 strength.
There is no magic wand unfortunately. I have spent days on end here, reading everything I can (who needs to clean??). I will be joining one or two local societies in the next two weeks, and mostly, I talk to my new babies every day. Talking to them makes me take a good close look at them, and that way I can hopefully stop any problems before they get started. Worst case (or best), the AOS is just about a 1/2 hour drive from here, and they have an orchid doctor on site once or twice a week to offer help and advice for problems.
Basically, after reading and reading here on site, I think it's a matter of trial and error. What works for one, sometimes isn't the best solution for another.
