CattleyasWith warmer temperatures and the sunlight increasing springcannot be far away. This is when many cattleyas bloom. Andas you know, cattleyas are the known for their fragrance.On some of the plants you may see a yellow sheath which isprotecting some of the buds. This sheath can be removed toallow the orchid to bloom. Be careful when it is removed sothe bud isn't damaged. You will be rewarded with a wonderfulflowering orchid.Light in the spring will play tricks on us. It is nothing tohave bright days following a day of rain. With the brightdays comes a chance for the plant to become "sun-burned" anddamage the looks of the orchid. It is advantageous for thecattleya to have some partial shading so this can beprevented.With the days getting longer this means the plants willrequire perhaps more watering and also will need morefertilizing. It should be done every week with a weaksolution of fertilizer. What is meant by weak? Instead offollowing the directions for full strength, cut thefertilizer used in half. This gives you a half-strengthsolution which can be used weekly.Once the season has past for the winter bloomers you shouldre-pot if it necessary. For orchids re-potting need only bedone every 2-3 years.To see some examples of these orchids go to:http://orchid-store.orchids-plus-more.com/Cattleya-Orchids.htmlPhalenopsisThis is the month you will see your phals be at their peakfor blooming. There are wonderful displays of wide archingphal and the blooming can go on for over a month with theflowers staying for 2-3 months. Now is when you will need todo some careful staking of the spikes. It will not only helpthe plant but will display it so the flowing arches lookingfantastic.Remember again, more water and fertilizer are needed duringthe blooming season. The plants metabolism really revs upduring this budding time.Diseases are another potential during the blooming season.Especially, mealy bugs and scales. This may be spotted bythe slimy exudates they leave on the branches. Treat theseearly so they don't destroy the flowers or the treatmentdoesn't harm the flowers.Paphs / Lady SlippersFor our paphs, especially those that are summer bloomers, itis a good time to see if they need to be re-potted. Also,check for disease on these orchids. Mealy bugs are the mostfrequent visitors. It is great time to treat the plants.Most plant lovers set up a time, usually weekly or monthlyto thoroughly look at the orchids for any sign of disease.If you do this on a regular basis your plants will certainlybe able to treated early and easily.The longer light of the day gives more energy to paphs. You will see the spikes develop and the buds start with the help of longer days. It's great to see how these wonderful orchids grow in front of your eyes. About The AuthorRobert RoySign up for tips in our monthly Orchid Newsletter and get your copy of "All About Orchids" e-book and your 10% Discount on an orchid. http://www.orchids-plus-more.com/orchidaceae.html.
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