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- Q.New Orchid Plant Has Finished Blooming - I would like to know if I should cut the stems that bloomed back and how short on my orchid ...
- Q.How To Preserve The Orchid For Replanting - The flowers of the orchid have dropped away and the stem is getting brown. How do I care for it ...
- Q.Orchid Show - I heard there is going to be an orchid show at 1 Hermann Circle Dr. in Houston, Tx. but I ...
- Q.I Have A Cattleyas Orchid - I bought a Cattleyas orchid, which had beautiful blue blooms. The blooms have died now and I am wondering how ...
- Q.The Roots Of My Indoor Orchids Are Drying - The roots of my indoor orchids are drying.
- Q.What Are The Strange White Bugs In Orchids? - My house plants became infected with a strange white fuzzy bug after an orchid that was given to me had ...
- Q.Orchid - My orchid has stopped blooming, and the flowers have fallen off. The stems look like they are producing shoots. The ...
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sandy beach on
February 11, 2012Q.New orchid plant has finished blooming
I would like to know if I should cut the stems that bloomed back and how short on my orchid plant.
Answered by
Nikki on
February 13, 2012
Certified ExpertA.As long as the blooms have died off, then yes, you can cut back those stems, along with any other dead growth.
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- Asked by
unejam77 on
February 17, 2012Q.How to preserve the orchid for replanting
The flowers of the orchid have dropped away and the stem is getting brown. How do I care for it so it can reblossom?
- Answered by
Nikki on
February 17, 2012
Certified ExpertA.These articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/make-orchid-bloom.htm
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Yvonne on
April 3, 2012Q.Orchid Show
I heard there is going to be an orchid show at 1 Hermann Circle Dr. in Houston, Tx. but I can't find any info on this event. It is supposed to be April 21 and 22, 2012. Is this true?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 4, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Yes, here is more information: http://www.houstonorchidsociety.org/show.html
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lilsmouse on
April 26, 2012Q.I Have a Cattleyas Orchid
I bought a Cattleyas orchid, which had beautiful blue blooms. The blooms have died now and I am wondering how much of the long stem I am suppose to prune. Do I cut the whole long stem off or just the end?
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Nikki on
April 27, 2012
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babyangels on
May 5, 2012 - Answered by
Heather on
May 12, 2012
Certified ExpertA.They are not getting enough water. Misting the roots more frequently should help correct this.
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desjones on
May 16, 2012Q.what are the strange white bugs in orchids?
My house plants became infected with a strange white fuzzy bug after an orchid that was given to me had died. The orchid also had the bug. I'm not even sure it was a bug or some kind of mold or fungus.
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Nikki on
May 17, 2012
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like mealybugs. This article should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm
At any rate, neem oil can be used to treat the plant, regardless of the pest. Here is additional information that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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johnny49 on
May 16, 2012A.Whiteflies
Carefully spray the entire plant, top side and bottom side with a solution of liquid Ivory soap and water. Leave it for the day. After the sun goes down, repeat the process. You can use a bar of Ivory soap to cover thick stems. The next day, repeat the entire process, beginning with removing adults and spraying off the plant thoroughly, and applying soapy mixture twice.Read more: How to Get Rid of Whiteflies on Hibiscus Plants | https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/whitefly-control.htm
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isobel on
June 1, 2012Q.orchid
My orchid has stopped blooming, and the flowers have fallen off. The stems look like they are producing shoots. The leaves have fallen off too. Do I cut back the stalks? And how often do I water and when should I expect more flowers to be produced? Many thanks Wendy
- Answered by
Heather on
June 4, 2012
Certified ExpertA.All of these questions really depend on what kind of orchid you have. Do you know the variety of orchid you have? We would be better able to help if you can let us know that.
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