Habenaria radiata ( Egret Orchid )

[orchidsarefun]

I fertilized mine only with Osmocote extended release fertilizer, the 6 month one, and had excellent bulb production. However if you follow the culture links on the Kusamono site, you'll see that the media these are planted in makes a big difference. I'm going to stick with 90% perlite with balance chopped pine needles and sphagnum as this seemed perfect given the results.

[Subrosa]

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

I fertilized mine only with Osmocote extended release fertilizer, the 6 month one, and had excellent bulb production. However if you follow the culture links on the Kusamono site, you'll see that the media these are planted in makes a big difference. I'm going to stick with 90% perlite with balance chopped pine needles and sphagnum as this seemed perfect given the results.

That's pretty much my mix last year, although probably more like 75% perlite, 25% lfs. I like the idea of pine needles and have an unlimited supply, so I think I'll be working some into the mix. Thanks for that! My other though was to incorporate about 10% of composted manure into the total mix, and fertilize weekly.

[orchidsarefun]

I've taken mine out of the fridge and into the basement which is cooler than the rest of the house. I checked the bulbs for the first time. Some look like they are sprouting. I'll probably pot them up this week.

[orchidsarefun]

8 bulbs are sprouting. Temperatures haven't exceeded 60f, with humidity around 55%. Can't wait to move them outdoors.