tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post6753621955559634260..comments2024-03-12T06:18:18.419+01:00Comments on Ewa in the Garden: Orchid care - Phalaenopsis - how much light it needs?Ewahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460827662984311538noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-46384940430800248742009-01-31T05:34:00.000+01:002009-01-31T05:34:00.000+01:00Great info. Makes me want to go out and get an orc...Great info. Makes me want to go out and get an orchid.Alan Pulleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784439710406781235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-82144795120077851562009-01-30T10:18:00.000+01:002009-01-30T10:18:00.000+01:00Thanks for the handy orchid tips! :-)Thanks for the handy orchid tips! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-81370665139764106142009-01-29T04:39:00.000+01:002009-01-29T04:39:00.000+01:00i have one orchid that last flowered Christmas '07...i have one orchid that last flowered Christmas '07. I so needed this information. Thank you, and I appreciate you stopping by my blog. Cheers.Gardenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447339122924259391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-7655598261190055832009-01-28T04:55:00.000+01:002009-01-28T04:55:00.000+01:00Hi Ewa!! Thanks for checking in on my blog. Love t...Hi Ewa!! Thanks for checking in on my blog. Love the orchids. I've never tired growing them myself Maybe that's one to put on my list?<BR/>Carol in MassachusettsCarol Souleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258005075798417360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-59630626463366911792009-01-25T17:23:00.000+01:002009-01-25T17:23:00.000+01:00Joey,I usually keep my orchids at thome in the sum...Joey,<BR/>I usually keep my orchids at thome in the summer - I don't have proper place for them outside, as my garden is still 'young' :)<BR/>Greetings,<BR/>EwaEwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460827662984311538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-38673120949018691842009-01-25T17:22:00.000+01:002009-01-25T17:22:00.000+01:00Victoria,They need to be repotted, when they are r...Victoria,<BR/>They need to be repotted, when they are really kind of out of the pot. This happens after many years. I wonder how old is yours?<BR/>Greetings,<BR/>EwaEwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460827662984311538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-35369413566025097822009-01-25T17:20:00.000+01:002009-01-25T17:20:00.000+01:00Balisha,I think orchid loosing old leaves is kind ...Balisha,<BR/>I think orchid loosing old leaves is kind of normal :) mine are also loosing - they usually keep 6 up to 8. You are right, at the north window, they need artificial light.Ewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460827662984311538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-74547447632899406782009-01-25T02:09:00.000+01:002009-01-25T02:09:00.000+01:00Ewa, thank you for the information about growing o...Ewa, thank you for the information about growing orchids. I've tried twice and they did not thrive. I should have plenty of light... so I'll have to research this a lot more! :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-79914963914007392122009-01-24T20:47:00.000+01:002009-01-24T20:47:00.000+01:00Actually there are four Phalaenopsis waiting to bl...Actually there are four Phalaenopsis waiting to bloom again. They grow (good leaves according to your advices) nicely but do not show any sign of bloom to come. I'm patient and wait and hope...<BR/>Have a nice Sunday!<BR/>BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062381754017907653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-4895242926589256822009-01-24T14:23:00.000+01:002009-01-24T14:23:00.000+01:00Good point about orchids needing so much light. Mi...Good point about orchids needing so much light. Mind do best in the covered light garden (plant light stand), which also keeps in humidity. I take them out to display when they bloom.<BR/><BR/>Aren't orchids so beautiful to have around the house? Fabulous.<BR/><BR/>Robin Wedewer, Examiner<BR/>also at bumblebeeblog.comRobin Ripleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620026400198513864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-14217563606065328192009-01-24T12:17:00.000+01:002009-01-24T12:17:00.000+01:00Ewa - I think that my orchids are almost like havi...Ewa - I think that my orchids are almost like having pets. They give me such pleasure. Both are full of buds right now. Your advice is excellent. I have mine in a window that faces east and gets good light but no direct sun. I'm looking forward to your post on fertilizing them - and when to re-pot. I know that it can be tricky and mine are probably ready but I'm afraid it will disturb them so Victoria Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-14042735615231677942009-01-23T20:24:00.000+01:002009-01-23T20:24:00.000+01:00I move my orchids outside in summer. But I put the...I move my orchids outside in summer. But I put them in the shade. <BR/>Thanks for all good information about orchids! <BR/>/HelenHelenJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11138254138116569583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-44806584536369855302009-01-23T01:03:00.000+01:002009-01-23T01:03:00.000+01:00I have two dendrobium orchids. They bloomed in lat...I have two dendrobium orchids. They bloomed in late summer and are now sending up new shoots. Some of the older leaves are drying up and falling off. Is this a natural thing for this type of orchid? Mine are in the only window that I can use...a north one. I have artificial lights on them.Balishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-50069520965957757742009-01-22T13:31:00.000+01:002009-01-22T13:31:00.000+01:00Hi Ewa,Love orchids! I'm Polish (Zelinski - maiden...Hi Ewa,<BR/>Love orchids! I'm Polish (Zelinski - maiden name) and used to live in zone 6. Now I live in zone 9 in Florida and I'm addicted to orchid growing. You're right about growing orchids indoors. Phalenopsis will bloom well in a sunny window as long as they are adapted to the light gradually.Debbie Z. Lattugahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595557634734871167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-80499052872040521962009-01-22T03:27:00.000+01:002009-01-22T03:27:00.000+01:00Very good advice, Ewa. I'm just waiting for mine t...Very good advice, Ewa. I'm just waiting for mine to decide it's time to put up flower shoots; still a little while longer, and I might have to go buy another one just to help me get through until the flower spikes start...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-35129829857906493992009-01-21T22:20:00.000+01:002009-01-21T22:20:00.000+01:00I usually move mine into the conservatory for more...I usually move mine into the conservatory for more light but temperatures are fluctuating so much in there that I have not been able to do it yet.<BR/>Consequently only one of them is flowering so far. The rest are sulking!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-54805041170261358142009-01-21T03:43:00.000+01:002009-01-21T03:43:00.000+01:00Hi Ewa, I enjoyed your informative post. I have be...Hi Ewa, I enjoyed your informative post. I have been thinking about getting an orchid to give them a try.<BR/>Thanks for the useful info!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-78973833965581848182009-01-21T02:56:00.000+01:002009-01-21T02:56:00.000+01:00I am so tempted to try growing orchids, but I am n...I am so tempted to try growing orchids, but I am not sure I have enough indoor light. I know they would do well outside during the spring through fall since I live in a mild climate, but I'm not so sure about winter. These are some good hints if I decide to try.<BR/><BR/>Jan<BR/>Always GrowingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-52676437072750150652009-01-19T22:15:00.000+01:002009-01-19T22:15:00.000+01:00Great post, Ewa. Love orchids and have had great l...Great post, Ewa. Love orchids and have had great luck reblooming. Mine like to vacation outdoors in summer ... how about yours?joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-6124752094067956392009-01-19T20:24:00.000+01:002009-01-19T20:24:00.000+01:00Thank you for the information about orchid care.Ca...Thank you for the information about orchid care.<BR/><BR/>CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.com