Catpaworchids said:
You could try an old pantyhose bag hung from the lower parts of the pseudobulbs of each plant. Any slow release fertilizer will work.
Catpaworchids said: I think that I have seen those before Ted so thank you for sharing. My only concern with those is that a slow release fertilizer I have used, Dynamite, comes in tiny, round balls. Would those wash out through those openings?
sugarcane said: Hello everyone!
It's been insane for me these past few months but, I think I'm nearing a place where I can catch my breath…soon🤣
My orchid club participates in the Tampa Bay Orchid Society Show and I'm the knucklehead that works with the AOS judging team to get our plants correctly registered. It's this weekend and involves spreadsheets ( not my strong suit).
The good news is , I hit 'submit' at 2 pm…and punched the time clock TGIF!
This was one of the coolest miniatures in our display
- Orchid (Epidendrum schlechterianum)
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Epi. schlechterianum
Back at my bench some things are blooming.
Ryc. Samurai'Sea God'
Den. Noid
Rlc. Hawaiian Spotlight
Next up on my calendar is my clubs annual fundraiser plant auction.
I'm aiming for 225-250 plants, our auctioneer is an AOS judge and a real pro at wringing every penny out of our bidders. It's at the USF Botanical Gardens in Tampa if anyone is in the area.
Catpaworchids said: If you remember Ursula, try these few nobile hints.
Heavier doses of fertilizer once the new growth starts. You could try an old pantyhose bag hung from the lower parts of the pseudobulbs of each plant. Any slow release fertilizer will work. You could try that for 4 months essentially from May through August.
Then later this fall when they come back inside, they will be pumped up with more fertilizer. They set buds during the cooler nights of Fall. Perhaps make them one of the last orchids that you bring inside?
This comes from a guy in the Fort Myers area, not exactly a cool location. He felt the keys to flower production were lots of summer fertilizer, with hold water in the fall a bit, and fall nights a bit cooler.