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Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by Carrie_77, Nov 5, 2023.

  1. Nov 5, 2023 #1
    Carrie_77

    Carrie_77 New Member

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    IMG_5813.jpeg IMG_5814.jpeg IMG_5815.jpeg IMG_5816.jpeg IMG_5814.jpeg IMG_5813.jpeg IMG_5814.jpeg IMG_5815.jpeg IMG_5816.jpeg IMG_5813.jpeg IMG_5814.jpeg IMG_5815.jpeg IMG_5816.jpeg Hello, my name is Carrie and I am from the Hoosier State of Indiana (Southeast),
    Zone 6-6A.
    The orchids I have are the phaleanopsis.
    I am far from mastering this beautiful species!! I currently have two of them and I struggle to get mine to produce flower spikes. It is early November and I keep them in a bathroom that doesn’t get used often. I have a window facing the East they seem to do pretty well with the light.
    I hope to find useful tips and knowledge from you fellow members!!
    Thank you in advance for kindly accepting me!
     
  2. Nov 5, 2023 #2
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    Welcome!

    The plant that’s flopping off to the side looks like it could really use repotting, as that mix looks old and likely toxic from minerals and waste and can probably be potted a bit deeper in a somewhat larger container.

    As far as getting phalaenopsis to bloom, most respond to changes in temperature.

    It has been found by commercial growers, that to get the plants to reliable initiate spikes for sales, they need to expose them to 10-14 days of an average growing temperature 10-15 degrees F.

    A lot of folks incorrectly take that to me a day/night difference that big, ut that only lowers the average half way.
     
  3. Nov 5, 2023 #3
    spiro K.

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    I think there is a typo- 10-15 degrees drop in temp. ,not 10-15 degrees F:)
     
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    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Welcome to the forum!
     
  5. Nov 6, 2023 #5
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    That is correct - a 10-15F reduction in average temperature is what I meant…..