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- Q.Orchids - Why is my orchid dropping blooms?
- Q.Orchids - Received an orchid from a friend who passed. It’s in rough shape but remember how beautiful it was. Purchased ...
- Q.Orchid Care - One of my stems has gone black whete a made a cutting below a node? The other orchid leaves ...
- Q.Seedlings - This is my first year pre-starting my own seeds. Starts are a little over 1 1/2” tall. Some of them ...
- Q.Does The Orchid Plant Tend To Have Lots Of Leaves? - I have an orchid plant that I grow indoors. It blooms once a year in March/April and lasts about ...
- Q.Orchids - What do I do when the flowers start wilting/dying? Leave them alone or pick them off?
- Q.Orchid Fertilizer - I have 10-30-20 dry fertiizer. What is the dilution ratio with water
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Lauralf20 on
February 25, 2018
Powell 43065Q.Orchids
Why is my orchid dropping blooms?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 25, 2018
Certified ExpertA.After a few weeks, this will be normal. The blooms will fall off naturally. If these are fresh blooms, then I would look to either underwatering, or overwatering. Both can cause this.
Here is an article for more information on the proper care of orchids: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm
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- Asked by
me2964 on
March 1, 2018
53044Q.Orchids
Received an orchid from a friend who passed. It’s in rough shape but remember how beautiful it was. Purchased orchid mix and trimmed dead roots. Do I add a wooden dowel for flower support ?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 3, 2018
Certified ExpertA.You can, but I would not trim the dead growth off unless it is completely dry. This can set it back quite a bit. This article will help with the care of orchids: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm
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March 10, 2018Q.Orchid care
One of my stems has gone black whete a made a cutting below a node? The other orchid leaves have gone yellow am i under or over watering?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 11, 2018A.Make sure that you use clean and sterile tools when working with your orchids.
The links below will help you with care information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-care-after-blooms-drop.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/how-to-prune-an-orchid.htm
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Liadarola on
March 10, 2018
Louisville, KyQ.Seedlings
This is my first year pre-starting my own seeds. Starts are a little over 1 1/2” tall. Some of them are leaning, should I prop them up with a tooth pick? Or do I even need to worry abt it?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 11, 2018
Certified ExpertA.There is, really, no need to prop them up. In the wild, they grow anywhere they can in the canopy, and through the bark of other trees. As long as they are transplanted into a good orchid mix, then they will climb and crawl as they would naturally.
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ebays on
March 10, 2018
crown point indiana 46307Q.does the orchid plant tend to have lots of leaves?
I have an orchid plant that I grow indoors. It blooms once a year in March/April and lasts about a month or two. The flowers die off but I keep the leaves green and moist. (if the soil sticks to my finger it has enough water, otherwise I water it)
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 11, 2018
Certified ExpertA.It sounds, to me, like you have the hang of it. This sounds like it is healthy, and happy.
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Anonymous on
March 16, 2018Q.Orchids
What do I do when the flowers start wilting/dying? Leave them alone or pick them off?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 16, 2018A.Yes, you can use a sterile knife or tool to remove the spent flowers.
Here is a link with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/how-to-prune-an-orchid.htm
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Anonymous on
March 17, 2018Q.orchid fertilizer
I have 10-30-20 dry fertiizer. What is the dilution ratio with water
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 18, 2018A.This article goes into detail about how much to dilute your fertilizer based on how often you're applying it. It should have everything you need.
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