growth progress (w/pics), what's your opinion?

[soundtweakers]

the last time I posted in this forum(which was also my first time), I added a few photos of my rescued dumpster Phals where I ripped the bad leaves off and replanted the both the mother and baby plant. Since then I had purchased proper potting mix and repotted them in clear plastic pots with better drainage. The growth within the month has been pretty significant, much more significant then the three months since I got them from the trash room of my apartment building. Here are some updated photos, please let me know what you think and any suggestions are warmly welcomed.

Aug. 19, 2009 Mother plant


Today 9/15/09 Mother plant


Aug. 19, 2009 Daughter plant


Today 9/15/09 Daughter plant w/ new leave finally!!


These Phals are potted in medium size coconut husk mix
that dries up completely in a couple of days, but through the condensation on the inside of the clear pot the bottom part is wet. should I water them when there's no more condensation on the inside of the pot?

[kiki-do]

Oh wow, they look really nice! You are doing a really great job of growing these phals. I water my phals when they are almost completely dry. You can go by condensation or if you can see the roots, if the roots are white, then it's time to water. If they are green, wait a bit longer.
Keep doing what you're doing, as they look wonderful!

[tuvoc]

Well done! They look great.

Kim

[soundtweakers]

thanks, I'll keep updating this forum with new photos. sorta make it into a journal.

[Becky15349]

Yeah they look very nice! The advice up above about watering is totally true - looking at the roots helps alot. I always stick my fingers down into the media a bit to peek at the roots, and if they are at all still green, I hold off on the watering. Nice job!

[lostonthebeach]

Originally Posted by soundtweakers

thanks, I'll keep updating this forum with new photos. sorta make it into a journal.

Good idea. We all love pictures.
By the way....great progress.