Repotting Sharry Baby - Page 2 - Orchid Board

esungirl · #11 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 11:15 PM

I just repotted into S/H but it had a mass growth of roots at the time. Now I think I've delayed any possible bloom, since it seems like an abundant amount of roots seems to be the key for this plant.

Tindomul · #12 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 11:19 PM

Were you able to anchor it well in the S/H? Thats my only concern, otherwise I would go with S/H, as its easier for me, and seems less friendly to pests.
Cheryl, thats a good question that I forgot to ask. Mine is getting some roots on the outside of the pot as well.

mnh3281 · #13 (**permalink**) 01-18-2007, 09:25 AM

My Sharry Baby bloomed for well over a month, and smelled wonderful the entire time! I'd be interested to hear about the S/H as well, because, as Tindo mentioned, the falling over of plants is what worries me. Mine seem to be so top heavy, how does one suggest anchoring them so they don't fall over? Thanks!

justatypn · #14 (**permalink**) 01-23-2007, 09:33 AM

Just wanted to keep this one at the top since my Sharry Baby in incurring some possible problems and repotting will be in order soon!!!!

Tony · #15 (**permalink**) 01-23-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mnh3281

I'd be interested to hear about the S/H as well, because, as Tindo mentioned, the falling over of plants is what worries me. Mine seem to be so top heavy, how does one suggest anchoring them so they don't fall over? Thanks!

I grow all mine in LECA (not s/h though, in regular pots), and haven't had a problem with plants falling over.

canadacarol · #16 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 08:11 AM

I grew mine in fine bark, with some charcoal and large perlite added. When repotting time came, there would be a mass of roots with the media entangled all through it. I just gently shook out the loose media, rinsed, sprayed with Original Listerine and repotted. Sharry Baby didn't mind a bit. Clay pots are best, because they do get top-heavy.

Carol

Tindomul · #17 (**permalink**) 01-26-2007, 09:54 AM

THanks Carol. I think thats what I'll do.

thakshila smith · #18 (**permalink**) 02-02-2007, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironwood

There wasn't much to this Sharry Baby when repotted in 4 inch clay pot in Sept of 2005. The roots were pretty much non existant when repotted. 15 months later now look at it, as it could easily be in an 8 inch pot and you would still have to stuff the roots in. They produce a lot of roots given the right conditions so I wouldn't restrict the pot size too much. I don't think it makes much difference what you grow it in, as you can see it happy growing in nothing. And Tindo I know you are going to grow yours properly so look out it might take over.

Edit: Forgot to say that there is course bark in pot.

thanks. very nice pic. very very nice.

amazing .

thakshila smith · #19 (**permalink**) 02-05-2007, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironwood

There wasn't much to this Sharry Baby when repotted in 4 inch clay pot in Sept of 2005. The roots were pretty much non existant when repotted. 15 months later now look at it, as it could easily be in an 8 inch pot and you would still have to stuff the roots in. They produce a lot of roots given the right conditions so I wouldn't restrict the pot size too much. I don't think it makes much difference what you grow it in, as you can see it happy growing in nothing. And Tindo I know you are going to grow yours properly so look out it might take over.

Edit: Forgot to say that there is course bark in pot.

Nice growth .I shall propose this .Keep the orchid pot on a
humidity tray. The root will love it . they can contact the moisture.