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My son bought me a beautiful orchid phalaeopsis for my birthday but i'm not sure how to look after it. any help please




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Hello Tulsalady phals are so easy to grow.

Its time to water when roots go white or pot is light.

I feed my orchids with orchid feed in bloom once a week .

I have 2 feeds Vitax bllom feed and Vitax in growth feed.

Most of all enjoy .

4 Feb, 2012

 

Hi Scotkat thanks for the reply, I will have to get some orchid food.

4 Feb, 2012

 

Good light is also necessary. The leaves should be medium green. If they are very dark green, they are not getting enough light to produce new flower buds. I would keep them within 2 feet (not to the side) of a north facing window with no shade outside, or in an east window with a chintz curtain.

4 Feb, 2012

 

thank you for the advice Tugbrethil

4 Feb, 2012

 

I usually suggest taking a look at a blog by Spritzhenry,as well,Tulsa..'Awkward Orchids' in november 2009..It is very helpful,alongside the advice given above..as well as some lovely Orchid pics..:o)

5 Feb, 2012

 

Thanks Bloomer i will take a look :o)

5 Feb, 2012

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