OrchidMania South Florida - All Forums http://orchidmaniafl.org/forum/ Simple:Press Forum Version 3.1.4 Cheryl on identifying orchid http://orchidmaniafl.org/forum/orchid-basics/identifying-orchid/page-1/post-3/#p3 Orchid Basics http://orchidmaniafl.org/forum/orchid-basics/identifying-orchid/page-1/post-3/#p3 I received ana orchid from the orchid doctor when he was at the Sunrise Orchid Society recently.  The name is BLC Hawaiian Passion 'Carmela'.  Can you tell me what color it will be?  Thank you.

My email address is

beezermommy@bellsouth.net




]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 10:43:33 -0500 The Orchid Doctor on Watering my Orchids http://orchidmaniafl.org/forum/orchid-basics/watering-my-orchids/page-1/post-2/#p2 Orchid Basics http://orchidmaniafl.org/forum/orchid-basics/watering-my-orchids/page-1/post-2/#p2 Watering will depends on the type of orchid you have and the medium is potted in.  For example;

Cattleyas should be allowed to dry before re-watering (7 to 10 days between watering)

Vandas should be watered daily (twice a day in the summer)

Phalaenopsis likes being moist, so watering should be done every 4 to 5 days except if they are potted in sphagnum, which holds more water

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 How many times a month should different orchid types be watered ??

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