POSTED: August 25, 2004 by Anonymous
I just bought two new orchids -- they're kind of different :) They're called Ascda. Princess Mikasa. A friend of mine turned me onto orchids in the spring, and I'm really fascinated by them :)
Here's the blue one:
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had lovely ones today for $19.99 each. White or mauve.
I'll check out the URLs that you posted -- thanks for the info :)
My hanging orchids are doing well -- still in bloom about 1-1/2 months after I bought them. But my others aren't doing quite as well. I left them outside one night that was a bit on the cold side, and they each lost leaves. The remainig leaves on two of them look OK, but the leaves on the third one are all yucky. Although the plant still has healthy-looking green roots, so maybe there's still some hope for it.
No blooms on the two orchids that I bought in April. I think my main problem is that I don't have them in a bright enough area. They're close to a south-facing window, but the sheer curtains probably block too much light. Any suggestions on how I can give them more light, short of sticking them directly in the window and opening the sheers?? Would they get enough light in front of a north-facing patio door??
Hi there,
Orchids are my favourite plant, and I have been growing them for years. My best advice is to make sure that you have them potted in the correct style of pot for that kind of orchid. Most large orchids like tall narrow pots with holes in it. Also, the right mix for soil is very important. Lastly, keep them fed and somewhat moist, still providing air to breath. Orchid roots really need to breath. Other than that, they are so simple to grow, and less is more, you don't need to do much. Most don't need a lot of light, and direct sunlight is a big no no.
Some good resources I have found at Martha Stewart's web site are:
http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=tvs3078b
http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=tvs3078
http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=tvs5763b
http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=tvs2791b
Good luck!
you can't rush Mother Nature as you know. It will beautiful in the house all winter too.
Hopefully, I'll have good updates, and no "Oh no, I killed them!" updates!!
I love the blue one too, but I wish it was brighter -- I've seen ones that are much brighter purple. I wonder if fertilizer has an effect on the colour....
I wish mine looked like this one....
Kudos to you for taking on that new challenge. Love the blue one and hope to see many more pics, please keep us updated.
I'm still new to orchid-growing, so I can't provide too much detailed info for you. But I'll tell you what I can.....
The person I bought these orchids from has a bunch of them hanging in a sheltered area in his backyard. In my zone (I never remember if I'm in 4 or 5), I think they can stay outside till it starts to get cold. I was told by one orchid person that a dendrobium (sp?) can stay outside till it gets hit with a shot of frost, then it can be brought inside. My friend (who knows a lot more about orchids that I do) hardens her orchids and then leaves them outside over the summer.
As for the blooms -- I think it depends on the type of orchid. I received an orchid (I have no idea how to spell it... phaeleanopsis??) as a gift at Christmas. It had a few flowers at the time that I got it in December, a few more flowers bloomed just as those ones were dying, and I ended up with flowers on it from December till July. The flowers on the plants that I just bought can last from 6-8 weeks, I was told.
Hope that answers your questions!! :)
....how long do they last indoors with proper orchid care?
The colours are beautiful, will they grow outside in your zone ? or are you moving them inside ?
And here's the pink one: