How do I encourage new roots on Vanda?

[Dollythehun]

Please go to First Ray's website. He's the go to source for Kelpmax.

[kwarren]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction! I appreciate your help.

[STXorchids35]

Originally Posted by kwarren

Very nice! It's very healthy and I see a new spike coming along. It's an advantage that you live in zone 9b but even though I live in zone 7 in Oklahoma City, mine looks just as nice except that recently I've lost the lower 9" of leaves. I really "baby" it with misting and fertilizing and still a year ago this month it had 3 spikes at the same time and had a total of 24 flowers! Attached is a picture from that blooming. Now all I have to do is encourage new roots along the bare stem so that I can eventually cut it shorter.

Very Beautiful Flowers!!! Yeah they werent that full when i got it on clearance with very little roots but hey its bounced back pretty well! that is why i was surprised when i saw how much they had changed with my brothers care even though hes never grown a plant in his life.

Im really liking this forum! I wish i had joined when i started growing orchids a few years back. and i should look into kelpmax as well now that ill be growing orchids again keep up posted with updates! we can all learn from your experience!!

[sweetjblue]

If you go to First Rays site directly he has it on sale for $30.

[greenpassion]

I can't say enough about kelp max! I got mine at first rays, and won't be without it😊

[STXorchids35]

Are there any videos on how to use kelpmax? i would like to see a video on that!! If there is one! for example how to mix it,how to use it on rootless orchids,how to use it after potting a new plant to encourage root growth, or just simply using it on a healthy plant in a fertlizer regiment.

[greenpassion]

It's very simple to use kelp max. But maybe Ray will chime in ?🙂

[STXorchids35]

sorry for derailing this thread @kwarren

[Ray]

There are general instructions on the label, but with every order, I also include a sheet with some background, as well as instructions specific to orchid growing:

We recommend the product be used in three different ways, depending upon your need, but always at
1 Tablespoon/gallon:

Plants with no roots

• Using warm water, immerse the entire plant for an hour or two.
• Without rinsing, pot it up, and water it in with that solution.
• For the next two waterings, use the KelpMax solution.

Repotting plants with decent root systems

• Pot them up and water them in with the KelpMax solution.
• Repeat the next two waterings.

Existing, established plants (and those above, after the recommended treatments)

• Add to irrigation water or fertilizer solution no more often than once per month.

[STXorchids35]

So does this also apply to de-flasked orchids?