Comments for Orchid Care http://www.orchidcarelady.com The Most Important Things You Need To Know About Orchid Care Today! Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:16:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Orchid Care and Maintenance Tips: Broken Leaf or Spike / Stem by Debbie http://www.orchidcarelady.com/orchid-care-and-maintenance-tips-broken-leaf-or-spike-stem/#comment-303 Debbie Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:16:29 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=780#comment-303 please help! my mother has an ice orchid but the spike on it died and now it only gets more leafs how do i get it to grow another spike so it will have more flowers ? thanks please help! my mother has an ice orchid but the spike on it died and now it only gets more leafs how do i get it to grow another spike so it will have more flowers ? thanks

]]> Comment on Quick Orchid Care Home Remedy For You: Listerine?? by Mira http://www.orchidcarelady.com/quick-orchid-care-home-remedy-for-you-listerine/#comment-293 Mira Sun, 19 Dec 2010 04:43:11 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=693#comment-293 Hello Carol,           I have a moth orchid. It's the queen of my plant collection! This Listerine spraying thing is pretty interesting.My question is to where should I spray the content of Listerine? Is it just directly to the roots? Or flowers only or is it just okay to spray all over the plant?          I would appreciate your reply immediately as I noticed small white color ant like insects roaming in the roots area of my orchid and I am very worry about this.   Thank you and have a nice day. Hello Carol,

          I have a moth orchid. It’s the queen of my plant collection! This Listerine spraying thing is pretty interesting.My question is to where should I spray the content of Listerine? Is it just directly to the roots? Or flowers only or is it just okay to spray all over the plant?

         I would appreciate your reply immediately as I noticed small white color ant like insects roaming in the roots area of my orchid and I am very worry about this. 

 Thank you and have a nice day.

]]> Comment on Orchid Flowers and Bud Blast by Orchid Care and Maintenance : Falling Orchid Flower Buds | Orchid Care http://www.orchidcarelady.com/orchid-flowers-and-bud-blast/#comment-275 Orchid Care and Maintenance : Falling Orchid Flower Buds | Orchid Care Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:03:20 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=585#comment-275 [...] You can read a bit more about how temperature changes affect orchids in my earlier post: Orchid Flowers and Bud Blast. [...] [...] You can read a bit more about how temperature changes affect orchids in my earlier post: Orchid Flowers and Bud Blast. [...]

]]> Comment on Caring for Orchids : It’s not as hard as you think! by Tammy http://www.orchidcarelady.com/caring-for-orchids-its-not-as-hard-as-you-think/#comment-272 Tammy Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:24:17 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=58#comment-272 Hi, I am totally new to the "Orchid" obsession!!!  I too have just started buying up the distressed orchids and trying to rescue them.  My man is thinking of having me committed!  If I were not a good cook and housekeeper I am sure he would be letting me go!!!!!  I can sure use all the tips and help I can get my hands on.  Thanks so much  Tammy in NC Hi, I am totally new to the “Orchid” obsession!!!  I too have just started buying up the distressed orchids and trying to rescue them.  My man is thinking of having me committed!  If I were not a good cook and housekeeper I am sure he would be letting me go!!!!!  I can sure use all the tips and help I can get my hands on.  Thanks so much 
Tammy in NC

]]> Comment on Cymbidium Orchid Care Instructions by Orchids: Beautiful Cymbidium Orchids! | Orchid Care http://www.orchidcarelady.com/cymbidium-orchid-care-instructions/#comment-267 Orchids: Beautiful Cymbidium Orchids! | Orchid Care Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:54:06 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=485#comment-267 [...] you love cymbidum orchids, you’ll love the new Flickr Group I’ve recently discovered: Cymbidium Orchids [...] [...] you love cymbidum orchids, you’ll love the new Flickr Group I’ve recently discovered: Cymbidium Orchids [...]

]]> Comment on Carol’s Orchid Care and Maintenance Tips : Watering Your Orchids by Joseph-Ambroise http://www.orchidcarelady.com/carols-orchid-care-and-maintenance-tips-watering-your-orchids/#comment-251 Joseph-Ambroise Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:24:32 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=164#comment-251 I was told that for watering Orchids, a few ice cubes one a week will do the job. What do you think? I was told that for watering Orchids, a few ice cubes one a week will do the job. What do you think?

]]> Comment on Orchid Problems : Overwatering Your Orchid by Carol http://www.orchidcarelady.com/orchid-problems-overwatering-your-orchid/#comment-218 Carol Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:04:43 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=440#comment-218 Hi Bernabela, Thanks for you question! Have you looked at the roots at all? I'd recommend you gently remove the orchid from the pot and examine the condition of the roots. What kind of damage do they have? How much damage do they have? This will help you determine what kind of state they are in. If there are a few healthy roots you can definitely nurse your orchid back to health. Good Luck! Carol :-) Hi Bernabela,

Thanks for you question! Have you looked at the roots at all?

I’d recommend you gently remove the orchid from the pot and examine the condition of the roots. What kind of damage do they have? How much damage do they have? This will help you determine what kind of state they are in. If there are a few healthy roots you can definitely nurse your orchid back to health.

Good Luck!

Carol :-)

]]> Comment on Orchid Problems : Overwatering Your Orchid by Bernabela Cremers http://www.orchidcarelady.com/orchid-problems-overwatering-your-orchid/#comment-206 Bernabela Cremers Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:26:59 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=440#comment-206 My orchid plant droped all its leaves after it bloomed, I might have watered it because it looks like they rotted at the bottom of the leaf. Should I keep it? or just throw it away My orchid plant droped all its leaves after it bloomed, I might have watered it because it looks like they rotted at the bottom of the leaf. Should I keep it? or just throw it away

]]> Comment on Orchid Problems : Overwatering Your Orchid by Bernabela Cremers http://www.orchidcarelady.com/orchid-problems-overwatering-your-orchid/#comment-205 Bernabela Cremers Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:24:31 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=440#comment-205 the leaves on my orchid all fell of after it bloomed, they just rotted, is that toomuch water and should I just throw it away the leaves on my orchid all fell of after it bloomed, they just rotted, is that toomuch water and should I just throw it away

]]> Comment on Orchid Care Basics: What Kind of Orchid Is it? by Growing Orchids Anatomy & Terms : Pseudobulb | Orchid Care http://www.orchidcarelady.com/orchid-care-basics-what-kind-of-orchid-is-it/#comment-168 Growing Orchids Anatomy & Terms : Pseudobulb | Orchid Care Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:42:15 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=879#comment-168 [...] The other growth habit used by tropical epiphytic orchids is known as monopodial orchid. [...] [...] The other growth habit used by tropical epiphytic orchids is known as monopodial orchid. [...]

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]]> Comment on Orchid Flowers and Bud Blast by Orchid Care & Ice Cubes :Why You Should Not Use Ice To Water Your Orchids… | Orchid Care http://www.orchidcarelady.com/orchid-flowers-and-bud-blast/#comment-150 Orchid Care & Ice Cubes :Why You Should Not Use Ice To Water Your Orchids… | Orchid Care Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:59:29 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=585#comment-150 [...] major reason would be the sudden change in temperature. A rapid change in temperature can cause orchid bud blast, that’s why I recommend watering orchids with room temperature [...] [...] major reason would be the sudden change in temperature. A rapid change in temperature can cause orchid bud blast, that’s why I recommend watering orchids with room temperature [...]

]]> Comment on Carol’s Orchid Care and Maintenance Tips : Watering Your Orchids by Orchid Care & Ice Cubes :Why You Should Not Use Ice To Water Your Orchids… | Orchid Care http://www.orchidcarelady.com/carols-orchid-care-and-maintenance-tips-watering-your-orchids/#comment-141 Orchid Care & Ice Cubes :Why You Should Not Use Ice To Water Your Orchids… | Orchid Care Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:10:41 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=164#comment-141 [...] I know this method works for some, but most AOS orchid growers I’ve spoken to live by the drench and drain method. (You can read my post on watering orchids if you haven’t already read it: Orchid Care: How to Water An Orchid.) [...] [...] I know this method works for some, but most AOS orchid growers I’ve spoken to live by the drench and drain method. (You can read my post on watering orchids if you haven’t already read it: Orchid Care: How to Water An Orchid.) [...]

]]> Comment on Quick Orchid Care Home Remedy For You: Listerine?? by Tweets that mention Quick Orchid Care Home Remedy For You: Listerine?? | Orchid Care -- Topsy.com http://www.orchidcarelady.com/quick-orchid-care-home-remedy-for-you-listerine/#comment-103 Tweets that mention Quick Orchid Care Home Remedy For You: Listerine?? | Orchid Care -- Topsy.com Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:49:54 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=693#comment-103 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Mom E, Carol. Carol said: Quick Orchid Care Home Remedy For You: Listerine?? http://bit.ly/c492yo via @AddToAny [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Mom E, Carol. Carol said: Quick Orchid Care Home Remedy For You: Listerine?? http://bit.ly/c492yo via @AddToAny [...]

]]> Comment on Quick Orchid Care Home Remedy For You: Listerine?? by Orchid Care and Maintenance Tips: Broken Leaf or Spike / Stem | Orchid Care http://www.orchidcarelady.com/quick-orchid-care-home-remedy-for-you-listerine/#comment-102 Orchid Care and Maintenance Tips: Broken Leaf or Spike / Stem | Orchid Care Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:20:11 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=693#comment-102 [...] putting some cinnamon on the broken end for it’s antimicrobial properties.  (Read about my Listerine Orchid Care home remedy here). New blossoms may take up to a year to appear, but as long as the leaves and [...] [...] putting some cinnamon on the broken end for it’s antimicrobial properties.  (Read about my Listerine Orchid Care home remedy here). New blossoms may take up to a year to appear, but as long as the leaves and [...]

]]> Comment on Phalaenopsis Orchid Care Instructions by Orchid Care and Maintenance Tips: Broken Leaf or Spike / Stem | Orchid Care http://www.orchidcarelady.com/phalaenopsis-orchid-care-instructions/#comment-101 Orchid Care and Maintenance Tips: Broken Leaf or Spike / Stem | Orchid Care Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:19:12 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=268#comment-101 [...] broken leaf shouldn’t cause any harm to your Phalaenopsis orchid plant. But if you want to cut it off for display purposes, you should do it carefully. Use a [...] [...] broken leaf shouldn’t cause any harm to your Phalaenopsis orchid plant. But if you want to cut it off for display purposes, you should do it carefully. Use a [...]

]]> Comment on Carol’s Orchid Care and Maintenance Tips : Humidity for Orchids by How to Care for Orchids in the Summer Q & A | Orchid Care http://www.orchidcarelady.com/carols-orchid-care-and-maintenance-tips-humidity-for-orchids/#comment-91 How to Care for Orchids in the Summer Q & A | Orchid Care Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:34:21 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=392#comment-91 [...] For the most part, epiphytic plants of all kinds love the summers with their high humidity, gentle breezes and warm [...] [...] For the most part, epiphytic plants of all kinds love the summers with their high humidity, gentle breezes and warm [...]

]]> Comment on Orchid Care and Maintenance Tips : Temperatures for Orchids (Part I) by Orchid Flowers and Bud Blast | Orchid Care http://www.orchidcarelady.com/orchid-care-and-maintenance-tips-temperatures-for-orchids-part-i/#comment-35 Orchid Flowers and Bud Blast | Orchid Care Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:11:39 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=568#comment-35 [...] blast and flower blast by closely monitoring your orchids temperature changes (see my special post, Orchid Care and Maintenance Tips : Temperatures for Orchids for more info.)  Protect orchids from sudden cool and heat temperatures changes like strong air [...] [...] blast and flower blast by closely monitoring your orchids temperature changes (see my special post, Orchid Care and Maintenance Tips : Temperatures for Orchids for more info.)  Protect orchids from sudden cool and heat temperatures changes like strong air [...]

]]> Comment on Growing Orchids Indoors for Beginners : Selecting a Healthy Orchid by Orchid Flowers and Bud Blast | Orchid Care http://www.orchidcarelady.com/growing-orchids-indoors-for-beginners-4-tips-for-selecting-a-healthy-orchid/#comment-34 Orchid Flowers and Bud Blast | Orchid Care Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:09:45 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=502#comment-34 [...] of the most common reasons why a new orchid will suddenly lose its flowers is because the plant goes through “shock” when it is [...] [...] of the most common reasons why a new orchid will suddenly lose its flowers is because the plant goes through “shock” when it is [...]

]]> Comment on Growing Orchids : Anatomy & Terms by Growing Orchids Indoors for Beginners : Selecting a Healthy Orchid | Orchid Care http://www.orchidcarelady.com/growing-orchids-anatomy-terms/#comment-17 Growing Orchids Indoors for Beginners : Selecting a Healthy Orchid | Orchid Care Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:25:57 +0000 http://www.orchidcarelady.com/?p=344#comment-17 [...] ran into a good friend over the weekend.  We got to talking about growing orchids (of course!) and how popular they’ve become in recent years.  Here in Florida, you can find [...] [...] ran into a good friend over the weekend.  We got to talking about growing orchids (of course!) and how popular they’ve become in recent years.  Here in Florida, you can find [...]

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