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Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-24-2014, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,995
Posted By tsun1108
Don't think it is the pot size problem. I...

Don't think it is the pot size problem.

I tend to use the smallest pot to repot, almost to an extent that I am bending the roots and scared that I would be breaking them!

The reason why I am...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-24-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,995
Posted By tsun1108
What could cause root rot after repotting?

I had a couple of phalaenopsis which I bought from garden centres and they came in bark with tag saying they were last potted late 2011.

After flowering they were doing fine. When comes summer -...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-04-2013, 04:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 875
Posted By tsun1108
Folded phal leaf?

I have this mini phal which had gone through a bit of neglect with underwatering during winter.

As the weather got warmer, I have pampered it with some seaweed extract and fertiliser so it's...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,693
Posted By tsun1108
Wow that looks lovely!! I hope mine will do the...

Wow that looks lovely!! I hope mine will do the same for me too :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-29-2013, 04:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,228
Posted By tsun1108
Looks like your phal is in moss, which may retain...

Looks like your phal is in moss, which may retain too much water probably even before you have it.

Definitely repot and check the rest of the roots!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-28-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,208
Posted By tsun1108
There is also a patch of discolouration on the...

There is also a patch of discolouration on the top leaf too, it didn't show that well on the second photo.

The patch didn't really spread but it turned from yellow-green to brownish colour. Other...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-28-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,208
Posted By tsun1108
Sunburnt or disease?

I shifted this phal to a northern window last week (afraid that it is not getting enough light....) and then an area has turned into light / yellow green, and now it's turning brown.

As you can...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-27-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By tsun1108
Actually my mistake, it had been flowering for 3...

Actually my mistake, it had been flowering for 3 months.... LOL

I havn't really cut the spike though, thought it will drop off when it's ready.

Will anyone suggest repot? The tag that came...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-26-2013, 03:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By tsun1108
Bloom wilting but new leaf growing

Hi all,

I had this mini phal for last 2 months, there were 2 spikes with full of buds and all of them opened for me.

I didn't shift place, didn't change my watering habit, but interestingly...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-11-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,563
Posted By tsun1108
Thought I will update what had happened to this...

Thought I will update what had happened to this beauty. After the flowers lasting for 2 months they eventually all withered so I cut the spike off and repotted in bark. Great root mass and didn't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,463
Posted By tsun1108
So Ray, does that mean you will dunk the whole...

So Ray, does that mean you will dunk the whole plant and submerged in water with KLN / seaweed extract?! And for how long?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,201
Posted By tsun1108
It's definitely in loose bark - sorry for the...

It's definitely in loose bark - sorry for the crappy photograph using iPhone :)

And I have only just watered them before taking the photos that's why they are bright green in colour - I have been...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,201
Posted By tsun1108
Yes the white one is one of my proud bargain......

Yes the white one is one of my proud bargain... cost me NZD$9 (so about USD $7?)

Comes with 2 spikes, plenty of flowers and few more buds yet to open. Luckily no bud blast!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,463
Posted By tsun1108
I am interested to know too... will foliar feed...

I am interested to know too... will foliar feed works for KLN or seaweed extract??
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,201
Posted By tsun1108
Mini phal care

I believe I am lucky that I found this garden centre that sells not only healthy but cheap orchids! (1/3 of price comparing to other garden centres)

So I bought these two mini phal :) (rapidly...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-29-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,562
Posted By tsun1108
Great roots and healthy plants! Love the flowers...

Great roots and healthy plants! Love the flowers too :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-09-2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,918
Posted By tsun1108
Thanks to posting this! I had the same...

Thanks to posting this!

I had the same problem with my compost and two of my plants are now at death-door.....

Do people usually sterilise bark before use? If so how?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-05-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By tsun1108
Congrats!!!

Congrats!!!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-02-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,527
Posted By tsun1108
Cinnamon recipe - For spraying or watering with...

Cinnamon recipe - For spraying or watering with it?!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-02-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,527
Posted By tsun1108
Unfortunately there is no Physan 20 where I live....

Unfortunately there is no Physan 20 where I live.

So I have pre-soak bark with fungicide which is root-friendly - apparently used specifically for roses, foliage and fruit trees prior transplant....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-01-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,527
Posted By tsun1108
It was bad medium!!!

Looks like all the problems arise from the bad potting bark which probably had started to gone off because my other phal which was initially healthy after repotting has lost 3 leaf (and this one I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-28-2013, 02:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,527
Posted By tsun1108
Ok... I couldn't resist but took unpot it to...

Ok... I couldn't resist but took unpot it to inspect the root which is not very good to be honest.

So the green new growth all stopped and appeared yellowed / blackened at the tip. The yellow...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-27-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,527
Posted By tsun1108
Should I change the medium? I have remove some...

Should I change the medium? I have remove some bark to make sure that there are enough air around the roots?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-27-2013, 02:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,527
Posted By tsun1108
So, a week after repotting. This little orchid...

So, a week after repotting. This little orchid is not doing very well.

First of all, the top little root nub stopped growing and turned a little yellow.

And the roots inside the pot appeared...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-19-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,806
Posted By tsun1108
Don't forget to share the photo when it flowers!

Don't forget to share the photo when it flowers!
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