Quote:
Originally Posted by kentosaurs
Well my phal is a failure lol....I don't fertilise it or anything...I leave it in a "windowsill" Something like that...Quite bright light but not as much as my balcony..Its potted in charcoal...It stays motionless haha...Well i can't blame it cos i torture it...I only water them maybe once every 1 or 2 weeks lol..
Ken
|
Ken, you are watering your phal way too little. Once or twice a week is ok if the plant is in sphag, but in charcoal, daily watering is best. Especially in a dry, breezy environment like a windowsill.
BTW, David, it is a common saying that there is an orchid for everyone. Just depends on what you like. to distinguish between the commonly available genera, try googling 'dendrobium, phalaenopsis, cattleya, oncidium'. all these are easy to care for and reward you with bright colourful blooms that last up to 2 months. Just pot in charcoal and care as for Nep. Miranda or ventrata. if you are looking for something more exotic, (easy to care for but with interesting shorter-lived flowers), try catasetum, bulbophyllum, or cycnoches.
