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Thread: "Bonsai'd" Phalaeonopsis

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  1. August 2nd, 2017, 06:01 PM #1
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    Default "Bonsai'd" Phalaeonopsis

    About 4-weeks ago, I came across lovely little phal that was described as a dwarf orchid in a local supermarket. Lovely fragrant flowers and lots of buds on a plant less than 12 inch tall, just what I wanted. However, it was constantly drying out because it was in a small 6cm pot and very root bound, so yesterday I put it into a larger plastic pot which sits in a clay pot for stability.

    Whilst potting it, I noticed the roots were the same thickness as my other phals but had been cut to just 2 inch long to fit the small pot. This must have kept the plant small in the same way root pruning will keep a bonsai small but is not how I want to treat this plant. Its a shame what some growers will do

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    At least its roots are like hair, will grow back and out!
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    My bald head says I wish! Nice phal!
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    Beautiful! Great pictures too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 78Terp View Post
    At least its roots are like hair, will grow back and out!
    I'm sure your right, but suspect its size will grow with the roots

    Quote Originally Posted by JDT View Post
    My bald head says I wish! Nice phal!
    Thats a problem many of us have - send Trump a tweet, he knows the secret to keeping your hair

    Quote Originally Posted by tiffanyCA View Post
    Beautiful! Great pictures too.
    Thank you

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    Good one
    Thanks
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