Well, despite the worries about my first orchid (a Dendrobium kingianum), I decided to purchase another one. This time round a Phalaenopsis NOID (from Woolworths).
Pretty little lady, isn't she? I immediately removed her from her clay pot (with one small hole!!) and discovered that she was packed tightly with moss - and had 3 rotten roots. After removing these, I dusted them with cinnamon (found that tip on the 'Stop the Phal abuse' thread!), and placed her in her new home.
She has about four healthy-looking roots, so I have great hopes of her surviving.
As you can see, I'm trying out the full water culture with this little one. If anyone has tips with FWC, please share! I've always loved the look of a bare-rooted orchid in a glass vase.
Oh, if anyone one has an idea what kind of Phalaenopsis she is, that would be wonderful to know! Otherwise she will stay labelled as Phal NOID #1 until I can think up a pretty name for her.
~Havyn
P.S. Forgot I can't add pictures yet...I'll post them as soon as I reach 5 posts!
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And the fever has struck...say hello to orchid #2!
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