"orchids... rank as the second most popular potted plant, behind only poinsettias in sales. ... for many orchids. The biggest challenge is providing sufficient light and humidity... ... add moisture to the area around the plants... A plastic unit called a Humidi-Grow Tray (about 1 foot square)... is a ready-made unit...
Oncidium Twinkles[Twinkle = Oncidium cheirophorum x Oncidium ornithorhynchum], highly recommended because it blooms profusely in a small space. The plant itself grows... about 6 inches wide and tall, but when it flowers it has a flurry of pink or red 1-inch blooms with a light vanilla scent. ... one of the most popular orchids... Oncidium 'Sharry Baby' [no quotation marks !]), known for its scrumptious scent... has leaves up to 18 inches long and flower sprays of 2 to 3 feet... By Steve Frowine... I find the pot-weighing method for determining when to water orchids is one of the easiest... 1. Thoroughly water the orchid in its pot. 2. "Weigh" the pot by picking it up. Now you know how heavy it is when it's saturated with water. 3. Wait a day or so and "weigh" it again by picking it up. You'll feel the difference in the weight as the potting material becomes drier. 4. Repeat Step 3 each day until you judge, by looking at the surface and sticking your finger into the top 1 inch or so of the potting material, that it's time to water. Keep in mind whether your type of orchid prefers to be on the damp or dry side. 5. Note what this dry "weight" is. Now the orchid is ready to be watered thoroughly. This entire process may sound tedious, but you'll be amazed at how quickly you catch on. And when you do, you'll always know the right time to water. Just lift the pot, note its weight, and you'll have your answer." URL : http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2008/03/28/news0765.htm **************** Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
