I'm looking to find out info on a skinerii Cattleya and other orchids of costa rica. Any Ideas? Fragrance, color, how rare or plentiful, local distributers/growers... Like this kinda info. If ya know or just think ya know plz drop me a line at Sobezander@yahoo.com Hey, Thanks.
Where can I find Information on specific orchid names and attributes?
I'm not a great orchid resource, however, I'm a darned good plant finder!
I typed into my search engine, Michigan orchid, and found that we had a statewide orchid society. That would be my suggestion to you, your state orchid society.
They would be a wealth of info. especially on the care and culture of rare or exotic orchids. They probably will also know where you might be able to find the plants you're interested in.
I hope that this helps
Good luck-
Reply:Mail order catalogues for hobbyists are plentiful along every line you can think of and I'm sure orchids are no exceptions. There are also books which might be found at the library or on-line that catalogue many varieties of interest. Be sure to find out which varieties can be brought to the U.S. legally as well.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Why do my orchids grow a lot of aerial roots?
varieties are Oncidium and Cattleya
Why do my orchids grow a lot of aerial roots?
They pull moisture from the occasional rains and hold on to it for growth. The plants survive this way because of the environment which they live there is little or no soil from rooting. We have many orchids and we have them in gravel or lava pots. Water and mist every few days and they must be able to drain completely. If they we show signs of stress ,if not watered regularly. about once every 2 weeks soak the roots for 20 min. More often if they show stress... limb or thin leaves. Dont put in direct sun light. Lite dose of fertilizer can be used perhaps once a week, read the lables for use on this type of plant. The plants need daily rain like in a tropical jungle.
Garry H
Reply:This is how they grow naturaly, they take moistuer and nutrians out of the air, spray these roots with an orchid feed 2 or 3 times a week.
Reply:it`s how they grow.lightly spray roots with tepid water,
Reply:Because that is what they do in the wild, They absorb nutrients and water from the humid air.
Reply:Orchids belong to a group of plants called epiphytes.
This type of plant can be found in deep forests, they grow high up in the tree canopy in order to get to the light.
They do not require soil to survive taking nutrients from the moisture in the air and rainwater.
Reply:thats how they grow they are not in soil
Why do my orchids grow a lot of aerial roots?
They pull moisture from the occasional rains and hold on to it for growth. The plants survive this way because of the environment which they live there is little or no soil from rooting. We have many orchids and we have them in gravel or lava pots. Water and mist every few days and they must be able to drain completely. If they we show signs of stress ,if not watered regularly. about once every 2 weeks soak the roots for 20 min. More often if they show stress... limb or thin leaves. Dont put in direct sun light. Lite dose of fertilizer can be used perhaps once a week, read the lables for use on this type of plant. The plants need daily rain like in a tropical jungle.
Garry H
Reply:This is how they grow naturaly, they take moistuer and nutrians out of the air, spray these roots with an orchid feed 2 or 3 times a week.
Reply:it`s how they grow.lightly spray roots with tepid water,
Reply:Because that is what they do in the wild, They absorb nutrients and water from the humid air.
Reply:Orchids belong to a group of plants called epiphytes.
This type of plant can be found in deep forests, they grow high up in the tree canopy in order to get to the light.
They do not require soil to survive taking nutrients from the moisture in the air and rainwater.
Reply:thats how they grow they are not in soil
Is detergent effective as insecticide for orchids? some orchid tips especially for vandas and cattleyas?
I would not use detergents on orchids because it's pretty harsh and could damage. It's not for certain but it's possible. You can get insecticidal soap at lawn and garden centers that are made to kill insects while not harming the plant.
You can also use a neem oil spray like 3in1 by Bonide. Its not only kills insects it has fungicidal properties also.
You can also use a neem oil spray like 3in1 by Bonide. Its not only kills insects it has fungicidal properties also.
My cattleyas won't bloom. the climate is hot and dry. the leaves are green though.?
not so humid, used charcoal as potting medium and they're exposed to bare sunlight
My cattleyas won't bloom. the climate is hot and dry. the leaves are green though.?
The problem is hte dry part. Orchids are tropical plants and require high levels of humidity, usually between 45-60% humidity is required. For my Cattleyas I use a humidifier that is placed about two feet away.
how often do you water? Charcoal doesn ot retain much water and dries out very quickly. This is good in htat it prevents root rot, but especially in a dry environment means it will have to be watered every few days.
I would suggest repotting it in a mixture of charcoal and pine bark, watering every two to three days ( or when dry) and increasing the humidity.
Are the roots growing? Is there new growth, is a new pseudobulb growing? The roots should ne white with a green tip or transluscent. You should also see new growth on the orchid itself in teh form of a new pseudobulb, or branch. Once you see these things, you know it is healthy and will flower if it is large enough.
Tooth Fairy
My cattleyas won't bloom. the climate is hot and dry. the leaves are green though.?
The problem is hte dry part. Orchids are tropical plants and require high levels of humidity, usually between 45-60% humidity is required. For my Cattleyas I use a humidifier that is placed about two feet away.
how often do you water? Charcoal doesn ot retain much water and dries out very quickly. This is good in htat it prevents root rot, but especially in a dry environment means it will have to be watered every few days.
I would suggest repotting it in a mixture of charcoal and pine bark, watering every two to three days ( or when dry) and increasing the humidity.
Are the roots growing? Is there new growth, is a new pseudobulb growing? The roots should ne white with a green tip or transluscent. You should also see new growth on the orchid itself in teh form of a new pseudobulb, or branch. Once you see these things, you know it is healthy and will flower if it is large enough.
Tooth Fairy
I have a cattleya orchid and the stem is getting brown and the flowers are drying out is this normal?
The old growth normally dies back to make room for new growth. Just give water and care as usual.
I have a cattleya orchid and the stem is getting brown and the flowers are drying out is this normal?
I think you may be over watering them
I have a cattleya orchid and the stem is getting brown and the flowers are drying out is this normal?
I think you may be over watering them
Are cattleya skinerii orchids fragrant?
I usually go to the American Orchid Society for any orchid information at aos.org. I've included other sites for reference and where you can order it online.
Hope this helps.
Horticulture student.
Are cattleya skinerii orchids fragrant?
if oyu can smell a flower it is trying to save you
Reply:Cattleya is one of the fragrant varieties. Fun research, thanks for the question.
Reply:No most of the orchid are not.
Hope this helps.
Horticulture student.
Are cattleya skinerii orchids fragrant?
if oyu can smell a flower it is trying to save you
Reply:Cattleya is one of the fragrant varieties. Fun research, thanks for the question.
Reply:No most of the orchid are not.
How to grow roses, cattleya and PHALAENOPSIS?.?
I'm from the Philippines and I'm having a hard time growing them. They always die. The roses die with white insects on the branches. My Cattleyas dont bloom and they have yellow green leaves. My PHALAENOPSIS never blooms and eventually dies..pls. help me. thanks
How to grow roses, cattleya and PHALAENOPSIS?.?
The White insects you can get rid of by spraying them with a mild solution of dish soap and water. Just get a 32oz spray bottle, add one teaspoon of dish soap, one teaspoon of light cooking oil, and fill with water. Spray very early in the morning to avoid sunburn on the rose leaves. This will kill the Aphids.
Here is a site on how to bloom you Cattleyas orchid:
http://www.jporchids.com/jp_orchids_how_...
Phalalenopsis: I'm not sure what could be going on with your Phal. I grow Phalaenopsis and haven't had any trouble. One thing you can try is once you phal has lost its bloom then repot it in an orchid bark mix, place it in indirect light, and water in when the bark is completely dry. This would completely depend on humidity. I usually have to water once a week. Also, don't use tap water. Use rain or distilled water to water your orchids.
Good Luck
How to grow roses, cattleya and PHALAENOPSIS?.?
The White insects you can get rid of by spraying them with a mild solution of dish soap and water. Just get a 32oz spray bottle, add one teaspoon of dish soap, one teaspoon of light cooking oil, and fill with water. Spray very early in the morning to avoid sunburn on the rose leaves. This will kill the Aphids.
Here is a site on how to bloom you Cattleyas orchid:
http://www.jporchids.com/jp_orchids_how_...
Phalalenopsis: I'm not sure what could be going on with your Phal. I grow Phalaenopsis and haven't had any trouble. One thing you can try is once you phal has lost its bloom then repot it in an orchid bark mix, place it in indirect light, and water in when the bark is completely dry. This would completely depend on humidity. I usually have to water once a week. Also, don't use tap water. Use rain or distilled water to water your orchids.
Good Luck
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