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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    October 18, 2012
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    Just leave it as it is. This is the normal growth pattern for orchids. You can start spritzing the roots once a week or so with a spray bottle to help water the plant.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    November 6, 2012
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    You may want to try spritzing it a bit or setting it on a pebble tray to raise the humidity around it. You can also try just dunking the container/roots in water once a week as well. Don't let it sit in standing water but dousing the roots can be helpful.

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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    November 6, 2012
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    zilka51, your orchid is probably a phalenopsis, or moth orchid. They usually prefer to be potbound to some degree. While some prefer to repot yearly, others like to repot as needed. I find that the phals tend to bloom with more spikes and blooms when slightly potbound...age of plant helps also. When the roots are coming out over the top of the pot and you think that there are more roots outside than inside, then is the time to repot! It is OK to leave the transparent container inside the ceramic, but orchids love air circulation. You might think about leaving it out until company is ccoming over.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    December 3, 2012
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    I've found it helpful to soak dry orchids in tepid water for 6-8 hours to enable the plant's rehydration. Most 'phals' will react the way your describe when allowed to dry out too often.
    This article should help; https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    j03bh09an on
    February 20, 2013
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    Try to identify it. You can look online or go to your local arborist and they would help you. Gardening is a craft involving patience so do not rush into fertilizing it. Since orchids do not bear fruit and you are not concerned about your yield, your plant will not be affected by late fertilization; a premature, over fertilization can be potentially fatal to your plant, especially if it is still young. Good Luck and Happy Growing!

    Cheers,
    Joe

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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    February 11, 2013
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    Different varieties of orchids are dormant at different times. Since you didn't say what your orchid is, it's difficult to answer this question.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    March 21, 2013
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    You don't specify what orchid family. Some varieties need or will tolerate more sun than others. If the area is bright, several varieties should do well.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    April 14, 2013
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    Please be more specific. Different orchids grow at different times of the year.

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