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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    December 28, 2017
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    Air roots are normal on certain orchids. Leave them alone when you repot; they are vital to plant health. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/roots-coming-from-plant.htm
    The American Orchid Society, aos.org, has picture ID pages. I think they call it Orchid A-Z. Knowing which orchid you have is important to proper care. The website has care sheets on each subtype of orchid.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 2, 2018
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    Orchids are most comfortable at 60 to 85F. This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 2, 2018
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    These articles explain how to encourage an orchid to re-bloom:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/make-orchid-bloom.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-care-after-blooms-drop.htm
    http://extension.illinois.edu/gardenerscorner/issue_10/winter_03_14.cfm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 8, 2018
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    Orchid air roots should usually not be removed unless they are diseased or dead:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/roots-coming-from-plant.htm

    However, excessive air root growth can be a sign that the pot is either slightly too small or that the medium needs to be replaced. Sphagnum moss or bark media need to be replaced about every 1-2 years.

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    JeffreyGardener on
    January 10, 2018
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    Yes, many species of orchids go dormant. The length of time is going to vary according to what species of orchid you have and what growing conditions you have given it. Some orchids go dormant for several months. If you currently have an orchid, what you'll first want to do if find out what species you have and then learn its requirements. There are many species of orchids.

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    BushDoctor on
    January 26, 2018
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    It will take a very long time to get tall, but it will keep stacking leaves on top of each other. They should remain pretty short as long as they are getting proper lighting. It needs to be bright, but not in direct sun. After the blooms fade, they will fall off. You should leave this stem, as they can bloom again under the correct conditions. Here is an article that will help

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 27, 2018
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    If you would like to then it wouldn't hurt. I have many orchids, that I have planted directly into the mix. They do very well with the proper lighting, humidity, and a little weakly mixed orchid fertilizer every few weeks.

    Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/phalaenopsis-orchids-post-bloom.htm

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