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By Susan Jones A danger to orchids any time the weather is rainy or damp for extended periods, black rot can quickly destroy an entire plant if left unchecked. Caused by one or both of the fungi Pythium ultimum and Phytophthora cactorum, black rot affects a wide variety of orchids. Cattleyas seem to be particularly […]

This orchid has lost its roots, probably due to overwatering, and cannot take up water. Shriveled leaves indicate a lack of water to plant tissue. The next step is to determine why the plant is not getting sufficient water. First, look at the roots. If they appear a healthy white or green and are plump, […]

An east or south facing window provides bright enough light for growing orchids. South and east-facing windows work best for orchids. West_windows can be too hot in the afternoon and north-facing ones are usually too dark. A sheer curtain will cast light shade. Too much direct light causes leaves to sunburn – so it may […]

Healthy orchids should have turgid, pest and blemish-free leaves. Many consumers, both retail and retailer, find themselves in a position today of having to make purchase- oriented decisions about an entirely new — to them, at least — class of plants: orchids. What should they be looking for? How can the purchase dollar be maximized? […]

Phalaenopsis will often produce a secondary flush of flowers from a node on the inflorescence. Of all of the more commonly available orchids, only Phalaenopsis (the moth orchid) will re-bloom from its old spike. Phalaenopsis will generally re-bloom given a little extra care. When the last flower fades, you can leave the spike (stem) on […]

It is very easy to over water Cattleya orchids Cattleyas need to dry out between watering Water and wet roots are the cause of “root rot” It is better to grow Cattleyas in shallow pots to dry out faster Cattleya roots need to breath These are popular orchid growing concepts and if you grow your […]

Use a pencil or wooden skewer to determine whether an orchids needs to be watered. Avoid overwatering which leads to the demise of many more orchids than underwatering. Constant wetness will cause the roots to rot, which leaves the plant without a means for taking up nourishment which then causes the leaves to droop and […]

The Orchid Society of Minnesota – A Reflection on the Past, Some Musings About the Present, and a Thought for the Future As our fiscal year draws to a close and we celebrate the anniversary of the OSM’s founding, I just wanted to take some time to reflect on where we’ve been, where we’re at […]

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