ThoughtSprocket |
11-09-2022 09:47 AM |
Greetings from New Mexico, US!
:hello I'm so glad I found this forum while I was researching online to find out what kind pests are in my new orchid bark. Now I know. That's very good! They are definitely Psocids. I have decided to completely repot that orchid. I will throw out the new infested bag and buy another one at a different plant nursery.
Everyone here seems dedicated and knowledgable about all things to do with orchids, so I decided to join. Many, many moons a go I worked in the botanical sciences and co-managed a very large nursery. Since then, in the past 15 years I have turned toward multi- and inter-disciplinary fine art, aquarium keeping, and dog rescue, among many other things. I began keeping orchids at the beginning of the Covid pandemic after gifting a lovely Phalaenopsis (unknown species/cultivar) to my 84 year old mother. I decided to start rescuing poorly orchids from our local hardware stores and Walmart to see if I could revive them and learn about how to best care for them alongside my mom. I think of keeping my orchids as a mother and daughter project. I am no orchid specialist by any means. I am thrilled to be learning many new things regarding their care. I am elated when I see new roots, new leaves and new bloom stalks. Currently, I have two in bloom. They're such a pleasure to see each day.
I'm very happy to be here to learn from all of you! :bowing
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