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will my orchids flower?

staffsmagsstaffsmags Posts: 230
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I have a Phalaenopsis and an Epidendrum Ciliare (I think), both given to me last Christmas. Both have grown new leaves. Should I be doing anything with them to encourage flowers? I've never had orchids before and have already founds that they seem to prefer different conditions.  Thanks. Mags

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  • ERICS MUMERICS MUM Posts: 627

    I feed mine with orchid food every couple of weeks when I water and they are always in flower or producing flower stems.

  • staffsmagsstaffsmags Posts: 230

    Thanks Erics Mum.  I must admit I haven't been very regular about the feed.  I will put the bottle of feed where I can see it - and I WILL use it!.  Mags

  • ERICS MUMERICS MUM Posts: 627
    staffsmags says:

    Thanks Erics Mum.  I must admit I haven't been very regular about the feed.  I will put the bottle of feed where I can see it - and I WILL use it!.  Mags

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    I use a mist spray which is ready-mixed, lazy but effective ! Baby Bio and Miracle Gro both have one.  I give my orchids a quick spritz while I'm waiting for the kettle to boil (they are on the kitchen window sill).

  • staffsmagsstaffsmags Posts: 230

    Never heard of the mist spray. I guest it is something with a feed already in it judging my the manufacturers.  I will look for it.  Thank very much.  Mags

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