K -- Sorry not to have a definitive answer, but I'd say this is one of those "partly-sorta-kinda" true things one hears about orchids. Some orchids will bloom even if over-potted; and of course, if they aren't getting the other proper conditions (adequate light; temp changes for some types; day length changes for others), they won't bloom no matter how many roots fill the pot). But in general, I see better blooming from plants which are about (or even over-)due for repotting than I do from those which still have lots of room to grow in their pots.
Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "K Barrett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 12:08 PM Subject: [OGD] potting and rooting > As long as I'm repotting I figured I'd ask another question which someone > like me should know the answer to already, but here goes. > > Myth or fact? > > Orchids will bloom once their roots fill the pot. > > I'd heard that one day and I wondered if it was true. It was said about > paphs, but it may hold true for other orchids too. Would add creedence to > using a pot just large enough to hold the remaining roots. _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
