This method works for me too. I'm glad to read that it worked for 8 weeks as we were thinking of being away next winter for 3 weeks. Now I feel more comfortable leaving my plants "home alone". The only things I also do is spray the plants with physan 20 2 days before we leave, water well the...
I was away for 2 weeks in March and this system worked for me. I grow my plants under lights and several plants share a 1 foot x 2 foot tray. I sprayed the plants with Physan 20 on the morning 2 days before we left. I watered the plants well the morning of the day before we left. On the day...
Hi Trevor. I am from the Montreal area; nice to meet another Canadian grower. I revamped my orchid growing area in September 2023. I am now growing on a 2 tier light garden using LED lights purchased from BotanicalLED--2 48" Full Spectrum Plus "Optimum" LEDs on the top shelf (lower light...
I found fertilization can have an impact on color intensity in phals, not sure about paphs. Many years ago, I was not fertilizing plants regularly. A phal started opening; inspired, I started to fertilize more regularly. Later flowers opened up with a more intense pink color. Has anyone else...
I have been reading messages on slipper talk off and on and decided that I would like to be part of this knowledgeable and friendly group. A bit about me. I have downsized my orchid collection and now limit myself to 30-35 plants. I grow my plants on a 2 tier light garden using BotanicalLED...