Orchid Care OrchidTalk Orchid Forum Links Nursery

Welcome to OrchidTalk Orchid Forums


The Friendliest Orchid Community on the Internet!


  •  » Learn to Repot your Orchids
  •  » Learn Orchid Care Tips and Secrets
  •  » Find the perfect Orchid for your Growing Environment
  •  » Chat with Orchid Growing Professionals

OrchidTalk - "Bringing People Together to Grow Orchids Better!"


Let us help you grow your Orchids better; Join our community today.


YES! I want to register an account for free right now!


Register or Login now to remove this advertisement.

Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Help with semi-hydro repots

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1

    Question Help with semi-hydro repots

    Hey,

    I have the s/h stuff i got from ______ yesterday.

    I am going to definetly repot my barragera stephan isler, who has no roots. (Purchased overwatered w/o knowing. Be careful where you buy your plants, unless your into saving plants--which I am very much not.)

    I also have a dendrobium pendulum that has just finished blooming and a phal bellina that is in spike, but pretty far from blooming, as the spikes are short and unbudded.

    Should i repot the bellina? The moss that it came in smells kind of funky, but the plant looks healthy. Should I put the den in there at all, since it is requires a winter rest?

    Thanks. OF82
    Last edited by Brutal_Dreamer; May 31st, 2006 at 06:33 PM. Reason: Removal of vender name. Please see the terms and conditions!

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Northern VA
    Posts
    103

    Default

    When I'm in doubt about the condition of the media or the roots, in bloom or not, I'd repot the plant.

    I have lost more plants then I care to mention waiting for them to finish blooming before repotting.

    Trung

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Western NY (Region 5a)
    Posts
    26

    Default

    I have re-potted in S/H when I have purchased plants in spike, and they were fine. The rule of thumb is to convert to S/H when new growth appears in early spring-summer. I have also re-potted a phal that had root rot (box store rescue) and had great results. If you use a rooting additive like K-L-N it helps a great deal to re-establish the plant. I also covered the phal with plastic bag to trap in humidity for a few weeks, and the plant is doing well now.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Northern VA
    Posts
    103

    Default

    Maxciocc,

    Does s/h work for Onc./Mtssa and the likes with finer roots ???

    Trung

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Western NY (Region 5a)
    Posts
    26

    Default

    I have converted many Oncidiinae to S/H and they are doing very well. The new roots adapt to the conditions. I have Burrageara, Miltonia, Miltoniopsis, Encyclia Radiata, Promenaea, Odontonia in S/H and are either in spike, flowering or new growth. The beauty is you have total control and consitency over what nutrients your plants receive.

    Gregg

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    England
    Posts
    1,666

    Default

    I,ve got Phal bellina in s/h & it grows & flowers really well.I personally would not be concerned about repotting it into s/h while it is in low spike.
    However if this is your first go @ s/h i would try something cheap & cheerful first.
    I have Nobile Dens & Den kingianum in s/h & the dry period is not an issue for me in my conditions.I only watered Den kingianum & Den speciosum once in about 5 months & the kingianum flowered really well(it did get a pronlonged cool period as well).I just flush the res with rainwater to remove any minerals fert & then tip as much water out of the res as possible before night temps drop below 50f.

Similar Threads

  1. New to semi-hydro
    By dawn_green in forum Semi Hydro / Lights / Greenhouses / Accessories
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: April 8th, 2014, 01:59 PM
  2. Perlite for semi-hydro
    By blrnut in forum Semi Hydro / Lights / Greenhouses / Accessories
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: March 20th, 2010, 04:45 AM
  3. Fuzzy Semi Hydro
    By Phyrex in forum Semi Hydro / Lights / Greenhouses / Accessories
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: April 15th, 2008, 09:19 PM
  4. newbie to semi hydro
    By nikilafa in forum Semi Hydro / Lights / Greenhouses / Accessories
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: November 16th, 2007, 07:36 PM
  5. a word on semi hydro
    By Orchidilerium in forum Semi Hydro / Lights / Greenhouses / Accessories
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: July 20th, 2006, 12:42 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
OrchidTalk --An Orchid Growers Discussion Forum brought to you by River Valley Orchidworks. A World Community where orchid beginners and experts talk about orchids and share tips on their care, cultivation, and propagation.