Am I the only one who has noticed that my orchids are looking GREAT with all of the rain we’ve had in these last 2 weeks of June and 1st week of July? Roots are bursting out all over, the leaves seem more succulent than ever. New shoots/canes are growing like mad.
FYI: I have about 40 orchids (Cats, Dendrobiums and a couple of Oncidiums) all out under the lanai screen so they are getting drenched. All have been fertilized with the Red Can Dynamite.
I’ve got brown and/or purple leaves on many of my cattleyas. Namely, my Maikai Louise, my Nodoso (Lady of the Night), and several others. Not with my Dendrobiums, just my Catts. For reference purposes, They’re under the screened lanai which faces SE (so they get morning sun and sun up until about 2:00PM, although some of that is sometimes shadier because of some Palm trees and the fronds that are located outside the lanai). I water them about once a week. They all have Dynamite in the red can which I applied in early March. Additionally, about once a month I fertilize with an Orchid Fertilizer/Epsom Salt/Fish Oil combo of 3 Tbsp (1 of each) /gallon of water. The Nodoso, especially, are a concern. Leaves turn brown, dry up and just fall off. They all APPEAR to be healthy, other than that.
So…too much sun? Too little sun? Too much fertilizer? Any ideas/sugestions? (Yes, I will bring them to the next Growers Meeting.)
May 19, Sat. — Redlands International Orchid Festival – Bus Trip
There are only 15 seats remaining on the bus, hurry and reserve a seat.
Come visit vendors from Hawaii, Taiwan, south east Asia and Florida — orchids that can grow in your collection and thrive in Florida. Make $38.00 check out to VAOS and mail to VAOS, c/o Barbara Wagner, 6834 Anchor Way Sarasota, FL 34231 Info: 941-923-7706.
You don’t have to do the driving! For $38.00 you will receive round-trip transport, to Homestead, Florida which includes the $10.00 entrance fee and a wholesome “snack” package for your return trip.
Bus Pick Up Times:
Sarasota: Departure 7 AM, Bank of America corner of 41 & Gulf Gate Drive.
Venice Departure 7:30 AM, Venice Community Center, South Parking Lot
South Pick Up: Departure 8:30 AM, WalMart, 5001 Taylor Rd, Punta Gorda
What a bargain! – a lovely trip, fascinating shopping experience and a Q&A session with Jimmy who will coach you on how grow your new plants successfully Also the Fruit and Spice Park showcases beautiful tropical fruit trees and a delightful gift shop with tropical gourmet goodies.
16th Annual
REDLAND INTERNATIONAL
ORCHID FESTIVAL
May 18-20, 2012
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Fruit & Spice Park
24801 SW 187th Ave.
Homestead, Florida
America’s Favorite
Orchid Festival !
admission – only $10
NEW! Weekend pass, only $25
Admittance for all three days
Available at all park ticket
locations on Friday.