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- Q.White Phal Orchid - My phal has been blooming over and over for several months. I was away for a few days, coming home ...
- Q.How To Keep Iguanas Out Of Garden - They eat my orchid plants.
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- Q.Orchids - Having problem getting my orchids to bloom properly. Had for 4 years, first 2 bloomed fine. Last year and now ...
- Q.Aphids - I have aphids on my orchids and my bird of paradise plants in my house. I have tried to get ...
- Q.Orchid Care - My orchid (Moth) is dying. I was thinking that the air is too dry, so I kept spraying the leaves; ...
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suzyplanter on
July 22, 2013Q.White Phal Orchid
My phal has been blooming over and over for several months. I was away for a few days, coming home to find that all the blooms on the floor. The very tip of the stem is a brown color, looking dry. I watered before leaving and it is my regular routine. I also have many air roots that I was planning to repot after flowering stopped. As per instructions, soaking roots in water to soften then ushering an orchid mix. Is my phal dying?
- Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
July 23, 2013A.I don't think the plant is dying. It just sounds like typical bloom loss after a long period of being in bloom. Usually the spent blooms drop one at a time, but obviously on some occasions, they drop at the same time. I wouldn't cut the bloom spike immediately. Sometimes, the primary spike will send up secondary and tertiary spikes, then Kiki's could also develop on the spike. You can cut the spike at the point where it is dead and dry. After you are positive the spike is no longer viable, it's time to repot the orchid.
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doran37 on
October 13, 2013Q.how to keep iguanas out of garden
They eat my orchid plants.
- Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
October 14, 2013A.hopefully, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/iguana-control.htm
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November 6, 2013Q.Identify Orchid
Need to identify a type of orchid and its care. I have an orchid that I need to find out what it is and how to care for it. How can I send a picture to you?
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
November 7, 2013 - Asked by
Anonymous on
January 4, 2014Q.Orchids
Having problem getting my orchids to bloom properly. Had for 4 years, first 2 bloomed fine. Last year and now this year blooms are yellow and die in little to no time. Some have never flowered at all but have lots of tendrils. What am I doing wrong?
Answered by
Nikki on
January 4, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Getting orchids to bloom can sometimes be tricky. In addition to the following article, you may want to try adding a phosphorus rich fertilizer, or bone meal, to the soil to help encourage blooms. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/make-orchid-bloom.htm
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January 14, 2014Q.Aphids
I have aphids on my orchids and my bird of paradise plants in my house. I have tried to get rid of them with every remedy I have found online. Thank you for your answers.
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Nikki on
January 14, 2014
Certified ExpertA.We have found neem oil to be effective against these insect pests. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htm
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February 1, 2014Q.Orchid Care
My orchid (Moth) is dying. I was thinking that the air is too dry, so I kept spraying the leaves; however, it did not help. All the inside roots died, and now I have only a few outside roots and few leaves that look healthy. Will I be able to recover the plant? What do I do?
- Answered by
Nikki on
February 1, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Without suitable growing conditions, these plants have a difficult time surviving. You may want to repot your orchid and use the following care information to improve its current growing conditions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/phalaenopsis-orchid-care.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/repotting-orchid-plants.htm
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February 2, 2014Q.How Close to Plants Should 65 Watt Grow Light be Placed
I have two 65-watt spot grow lights with round light reflectors. Should the lights be placed 3 to 5 ft. high or closer to my plants? My plants are mixed plants from orchid, fruit fig, to tulips and wisteria (in attempt to train as bonsai). I have them set to similar heights. Thank you, any suggestions will be appreciated.
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Nikki on
February 2, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Most lights can be safely used within 12-18 inches from plants, especially those with lower wattage.
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