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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    November 29, 2019
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    No, you will not need to trim these. They will flower again from the same stem. Trimming these will only force it to have to grow new stems before it flowers. Leaving them will reward you with another set of flowers as long as it receives at least 12 hours of pure darkness per day. This will be the cause of flowering.

    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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    GKH_Susan on
    December 19, 2019
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    It's probably best to wait till it needs to be repotted, ie., the potting medium is degrading. Then you can divide if needed. From the look of your photos, they don't seem to need repotting yet.

    Here is info on when to repot and how:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/repotting-orchid-plants.htm
    http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/orchids.html
    http://www.aos.org/orchids/orchid-care.aspx

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    GKH_Susan on
    January 9, 2020
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    Many things can cause plants to change color. None of them are harmful. Any temperature change or any other environmental change can cause it as well as fertilizers. I wouldn't worry too much about it. It could change back or change fully to the darker color.

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    BushDoctor on
    January 14, 2020
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    It needs a fertilizer, but it needs a specialized orchid fertilizer. Miraclegro will not contain the appropriate N-P-K ratios.

    On top of needing an orchid fertilizer, you will want to start with half strength, twice per month. You could also do a quarter strength, weekly.

    This article will help you to care for orchids: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    February 3, 2020
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    A garden center will sell hanging containers and hooks. That will be the best and easiest solution, since they are pre-made and ready to go. Just make sure to use an orchid soil mix when you replant.

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    GKH_Susan on
    February 14, 2020
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    Since the mold is on your potting mix, I would say it is fungus. Mealybugs infest the whole plant, primarily leaves and stems.

    Repot your plant in fresh potting mix and make certain you do not overwater and the roots have plenty of airflow.

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