" "tiny orchids in 2-inch pots"... a three to five-year project before they
will bloom. These exotic toddlers are so slow-growing that progress is not
noticeable for months at a time. The initial goal is to just keep the
plants alive.
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It is entirely possible that the plants can stay in their little pots for a
few more years. They have outgrown their pots if the newest pseudo-bulbs
are over the edge and the expected new roots will not be able to direct
themselves into the media. If repotting is necessary, always use the
smallest pot (preferably clay) that the roots will fit into. Young orchids
dry out quickly... be vigilant about watering.
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You know you're addicted when your orchid collection has gotten so large
that a greenhouse is required...
two major options are a greenhouse and sunroom.
Greenhouses are designed for plants only... usually grown on benches. They
have hoses and a potting area and gravel floors, fans and heaters. Sunrooms
allow for co-habitation of plants and people...
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about watering Cattleyas...
takes into account the season, time of day, outside weather conditions,
type and age of the plant, type and age of the potting medium, pot
material, genus, hybrid or species, variety, spacing on the bench...
Cattleyas... can miss a day or two of watering. The rule of thumb is to
thoroughly drench when the medium is no longer slightly damp."
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Regards,
VB
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