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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 23, 2018
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    Lady Slipper Orchids are one of my favorite flowers!
    In general, Paphiopedilum thrive on less fertilizer than that required by the other genera. If plant is in bark, use high-nitrogen (30-10-10) during growing season. Otherwise use a balanced fertilizer (25-25-25). That said, rather than fertilizing weekly as you would with Phalaenopsis, fertilize every other week in half-strength and make sure to flush the fertilizer with clear water once a month. Paphs can be fertilized once a month in winter.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 26, 2018
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    Are the roots coming out of the drainage holes, or up over the top of the pot? If they're growing over the top, it's probably fine. Orchids naturally put out aerial roots: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/roots-coming-from-plant.htm
    If they're coming out of the drainage holes or the gaps in the container, it's probably a sign that it's time to repot. You can read all about repotting an orchid in this article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/repotting-orchid-plants.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    March 31, 2018
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    This will be just a simple fertilization issue. You should fertilize with an orchid fertilizer at half strength once a month, at least. It can also help to spray them with water once a day just to keep the humidity up. 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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    BushDoctor on
    April 2, 2018
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    This will need to keep growing as normal. These will not have a true dormancy. Do not trim the stems, as they can flower another time from these. Keep it in its normal environment and it can flower again next year. Make sure to fertilize with a quarter strength orchid fertilizer every two weeks. And every week during flowering.

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  • Answered by
    BonsaiGirlGreen on
    April 6, 2018
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    A humidity tray simply protects the surface of wherever you put your orchid so the water from the plant doesn't damage your surface.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 8, 2018
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    When an Orchid prematurely drops it's buds it's called bud blast. This is likely some stress to the Orchid.
    It can be changes in temperatures; either cold or heat. Changes in humidity can also cause bud blast.

    A draft from a window or door also can stress the plant.

    Another thing to remember is to keep your Orchid from bananas, apples and oranges. They emit ethylene gas which will harm the plants buds and flowers.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 9, 2018
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    In most cases, this is a normal occurrence. It is just an indicator that it is growing at a fast rate. Now if you see any strange spots on the stems or leaves, or notice insect waste, then it could be an insect problem.

    Can you include a photo? This can help me to better see what is going on.

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