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Forum: Hybrids 08-16-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,041
Posted By bettyespana
WynnDee 13 & Beastslayer, You are both so...

WynnDee 13 & Beastslayer,

You are both so right about the roots & new leaves,
it is such a joy seeing them.Just like winning the lottery!! I wish !!
Mind you I will be so glad to see them flower...
Forum: Hybrids 08-15-2012, 05:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,041
Posted By bettyespana
Thank you Beastslayer, I am fine now thank...

Thank you Beastslayer,

I am fine now thank you,my phal is surviving well also.
In fact it recently shed its flowers & I have cut the spikes down to the 2nd node,sealed the cut with cinnamon &...
Forum: Hybrids 07-31-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,041
Posted By bettyespana
Yes,my friend only fills the humidity tray under...

Yes,my friend only fills the humidity tray under hers & she has had it over 2yrs.It is most beautiful with lots of flowers albiet darker than the original color & quite a few new growths coming from...
Forum: Hybrids 07-29-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,119
Posted By bettyespana
I took all the advice you gave me & I can now...

I took all the advice you gave me & I can now report that I took it out of the pot.There was little evidence of any roots except for one sticking out of the top of the pot.I re-potted it with new...
Forum: Hybrids 07-29-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,041
Posted By bettyespana
Thanks to all of you whose tips I followed very...

Thanks to all of you whose tips I followed very carefully my Phal has come through & is thriving beautifully.

Thanks again !!:waving:)
Forum: Hybrids 06-29-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,041
Posted By bettyespana
Hope to get a picture out to you soon

Hope to get a picture out to you soon
Forum: Hybrids 06-28-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,041
Posted By bettyespana
Too much water!!

It looks fine at the moment so I am keeping fingers crossed.
The temp.on my enclosed porch is 32deg.However I will take onboard your advice which is well appreciated.:waving
Forum: Hybrids 06-28-2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,041
Posted By bettyespana
Was in hospital for suspected heart attack but I...

Was in hospital for suspected heart attack but I am OK.
Nearly had a proper one though when I saw all that water.Thank you for all your advice,I am half way there have drained it off.Hubby had only...
Forum: Hybrids 06-27-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,041
Posted By bettyespana
Too much water!!

I just came out of hospital & found my dear husband had been watering.My beautiful Phal was stood in approx 6 inches of water!!.Horrified I emptied it & left it to drain.
It is hot out here in Spain...
Forum: Hybrids 05-30-2012, 02:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,119
Posted By bettyespana
It is in a bark mix & although I can get an...

It is in a bark mix & although I can get an orchid bark mix here in Spain it isn't the one you have.I will follow up with your advice though.Thank you very much:waving
Forum: Hybrids 05-29-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,119
Posted By bettyespana
Neglected looking Phal

It is in the normal see through plastic pot which has holes in the base.However I cannot see evidence of roots through the pot but there is a fat grey/green one hanging out at the top next to the 2...
Forum: Hybrids 05-29-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,119
Posted By bettyespana
Caring for a neglected looking Phal

Having a reputation for being green fingered I have been given a sad looking orchid by a friend.My friend tells me she got it from a Lidl store & it had a tag on it stating it was a Phal.It had small...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,205
Posted By bettyespana
They have moquito blinds attached to the grills...

They have moquito blinds attached to the grills in front of the window so I would say they may give some protection.:waving
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,205
Posted By bettyespana
I suspected that.Unfortunately he is in a...

I suspected that.Unfortunately he is in a townhouse which only has windows facing North or South.

When I see him I will have a word with him.:waving

In the meantime my own Phal is thriving...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2012, 04:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,205
Posted By bettyespana
I made a mess of my post a minute ago so please...

I made a mess of my post a minute ago so please forgive me if you get this back twice.
I am going to ask my friend if he will allow me to check his plants roots & see if they are not rotting.I can...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2012, 03:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,205
Posted By bettyespana
I have a word with my friend & unfortunately he...

I have a word with my friend & unfortunately he had smeared the oil on his orchids leaves as it was out of the bottle.They are now looking quite leathery & wrinkled.He is so upset.The white flowers...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-20-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,205
Posted By bettyespana
Ah! thank you for all your tips.I will make sure...

Ah! thank you for all your tips.I will make sure if my friend is not using too much o.oil.& only for a leaf shine.
This is a really helpful forum,I am ever so glad I found you.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-19-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,205
Posted By bettyespana
Thank you for that here in Spain olive oil is so...

Thank you for that here in Spain olive oil is so expensive also.I can understand that maybe using vinegar or lemon juice maybe fine but I am rather worried that the olive oil treatment on my friends...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-19-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,205
Posted By bettyespana
Question A friend told to use olive oil

My friend has a lovely white phal & it is thriving.
He does everything with it that I have seen you advise on here but someone has told him to polish the leaves with a light smear of olive oil.I...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-15-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,623
Posted By bettyespana
Thank you for the welcome & also your advice. ...

Thank you for the welcome & also your advice.
My orchid is in a bark medium & seems to be quite happy at the moment.I have run water through it & let it drain thoroughly before putting it back in...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-10-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,623
Posted By bettyespana
Hi Bud, Yes,I have realised that after...

Hi Bud,

Yes,I have realised that after spending quite a while looking for "Micky"!!!.

I have been busy today but will be looking at "Martys" information later on.

Thank you anyway for...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-09-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,623
Posted By bettyespana
Hola Bud, Thank you for the advice about the...

Hola Bud,

Thank you for the advice about the watering & I will look up the other members postings especially the "sticky" of Mickys on Phaleanopsis.

We are in Orihuela Costa.Great to know you...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-09-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,623
Posted By bettyespana
Cool Thank you for letting me know which zone I am in...

Thank you for letting me know which zone I am in as that is really helpful.Our water supply is not drinkable for us without boiling first,however we do have a filtered water system alongside it.At...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-09-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,623
Posted By bettyespana
Thank you for your message.If by tag you mean the...

Thank you for your message.If by tag you mean the little ticket like card with the name phaleanopsis on it & a picture,yes it has.On the back of it there is a sun,a half sun,a watering can half full...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-09-2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,623
Posted By bettyespana
Cool Hello from Spain

:hello

I just want to introduce myself as a new member of this site.My name is Betty & I live on the Costa Blanca in Spain.
I recently purchased a pink Phaleanopsis Orchid & I am hoping you will...
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