I just got this gorgeous orchid today as a gift! It is stunning and I wanted advice separate from the instructions on the tag of how to care for it ex. What light is best, soil, fertilizer, etc.
Thanks,
Antoinette
ps. Al, I know you have some expert words of wisdom of how to care for this plant!
I actually know very little about orchids, other than the little practical experience I have with a few terrestrials in containers, so I yield to those more expert than I. Thanks for the vote of confidence, though.
I DO hope you get lots of enjoyment from your present. ;o)
Al
Al I think I found your weekness with orchids! LOL That's ok. I'll wait for more replies. I love my gift so now I have to learn quickly how to properly care for it :)
Thanks Rachel! I'll do my research now on how to take care of it!
Check the orchid forum, I'd help but I am a phal killer! I can grow the others just fine though.
Rachel it's good to know they aren't impossible to care for! The plant us just beautiful!
I plant mine in orchid bark - you can buy packets from the garden centre. I have orchid fertlizer as well. During summer/flowering times I fertilize every 2nd/3rd watering. In summer I water about once a week to once every week and a half. I pour water through the pot to 'wash anything out' and then I leave it in water for about 10mins and then drain it thoroughly. In winter I water every 2-3 weeks.
