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I now agree with that statement 😊🌸

Wow! That was a score!!!

I have lost my japonica 😣and it is for such a rookie mistake… I got water in the crown. I had a mount on top and I must not have let it drain enough. I will be replacing though. Until the my “secret” if you will, is I let her dry almost completely before watering. Feritilized once a month at about 250-300ppm MSU and CalMag once a month at 150ppm. Lower light than I thought she would need produced the best growth. Heavy bark with moss only under top layer. I hope this makes sense, if not let me know 🌸

Happy Monday Bebe! I have not used systematic yet, but I may need to go that route … suggestions?

Hi Trish! Have you tried neem oil? I’ve been using Bonide Bon-Neem, fungicide, miticide and insecticide. I have some issues with fungus so it’s a good all around for me. Neem oil leaves a light film upon drying which might deter your mealies. It also has pyrethrins. I use a wide blush brush and apply it from a jar, like you do with alcohol. It dries pretty quick if you have a bit of air flow. No stem or crown rot ever. Bayer Bio Abvanced 3 in 1 is a systemic. It gets taken up by roots and folar. A orchid group I joined swears by it. I sprayed it on my experimental phal and most of the roots died, leaves were fine. I sprayed the roots because it had a bit of mold……not anymore 😂. Maybe just wiping leaves will do it, wear gloves. Another systemic is Bonide Systemic House Plant granules. You’re supposed to apply it to soil, but I have seen write ups on dissolving 3 tablespoons in one gallon. Use as a quick drench. No, haven’t tried this one yet. If you haven’t tried any type of neem oil, go for that first. I know it smells not so nice, but it goes away after drying. If that doesn’t work , go in with bigger stuff…lol. You poor thing, must be awful looking all the time. They need to go away. What do you think?

Live all the e suggestions and will try neem first (with a mask as I do have a sensitive nose that smells more than it should! 😂😂) and move on from there. Just repotted the phaph last night and ended up throwing out 3 fans due to the infestation in there.

Hi Trish! Hope you are having a good week. I’m sorry to bother you but you are the Phal Queen. I have a Phalaenopsis Bellina Fma Coerulea for 3 years now. It still has the same two leaves, roots are so so. Whenever it starts to grow a new root, it aborts at about half an inch. I changed the medium to RePotMe Phal with a little sphag a year ago. I know some of the old roots must be dead in there. It’s on a heated mat with 55% humidity, obviously warm to about 75 to max 80 degrees during the day. Down to 72 at night. What should I do? It’s literally been sitting there for years. Thank you!

@bebe9052 gurl! Mine did the same until this year. Mine is not as pampered as yours ( she would be jealous if she knew 😂 ). I have mine is bark/moss/perlite as well and have been letting her dry to about 10% before watering. She is growing a new leaf and I am pretty sure I saw a spike coming. I have had mine since 2020/2021. She has dropped leaves and roots in that time until I repotted her in July/august ( not at home to check). And now is over herself (hopefully anyway)

Th Anka for the second! I am going to get into her tomorrow and see what the heck! I know I overwatered and rotted the great root system she arrived with, but am she had roots going into the current pot. Thinking 🤔 it may be too big at the minute…. We shall see 🤞

Howdy Sherrii… squatters are the worst are they not! She is even more beautiful in person. She was definitely worth the wait 😊 I am okay. How are you and yours? Hopefully you are doing well and remembering to care for yourself as well ❤️🌸

Thank you for stopping in to take a look see. Hope all is well for you too😊❤️🌸

Hey Tess 👋 I am so upset with myself. I knew she was struggling but did nothing about it. I have seen her on Big Leaf Orchids several times this year so fingers crossed 🤞 they have it next season. 🌸

Everyone talks about how hardy the Liodoro is, but I’ve found mine to be pretty crabby! It sulks for a long time after repots, and abhors being either too wet or too dry 🙄 it’s a prima-donna for sure, and it takes up half the shelf on top of it 😭 No need to feel guilty, Trish! Your collection is green and happy.

@honeylamb23 thank you for the confidence booster Honey ❤️🌸 she definitely is one of the more “Princess and the Pea” orchids for sure! Hope you have a fantastic week ahead 🌸

Hi 👋 Bebe! Thank you for watching. 🌸❤️

Thank you Anita. Will reply to your email soon 🌸❤️

Sorry to hear you received your Phal in this condition, unfortunately it is the way with nurseries. It sounds like you have given it the best chance possible. Remember to keep it watered a bit more than you would normally until new roots establish as the old ones are used to a more moist environment. 🌸

❤️ I will do one next Saturday just for you ❤️😊🌸

@robinnitowski2009 I am still trying to get the Stroll out, however, I am having some technical issues with phone and computer communication. Doing the best I can to get it done 🌸❤️🌸

😂 it is how I allow myself to not feel guilty about buying more 😍

Hey Andrea😍 I do hope you are doing well! Thank you for your visit I very much appreciate you 🌸❤️

Thank you 🙏 Lin ❤️ I am planning to get a couple more of those swimgs. Small and the larger ones. I used to have about 15 large Philodendron until I pivoted to orchids😂 I have no idea where these ladies will go once they start maturing, but I thought the same thing once the orchid bug hit me! I hope your week is going well for you 🌸

@@TrishsOrchidLife ❤have a great weekend .

Bless you and your family Sherri❤️❤️❤️

@TrishsOrchidLife Yours too, my sweet friend.❤️

True. But that is due to store keeping the moss too wet or too dry for longer than needed. Moss can be used, but needs to be airy and damp not soaking wet all the time. 🌸

Yes, I have excepted that they will grow the way they want and I am loving how mine are doing now as well 🌸

I appreciate you ❤️🌸

I understand what you mean… I am hoping she goes to sleep and has no more pain. Sarai has decided to let her decide ❤️🌸

Thank you 🙏 Fernanda Winter is such a trooper! I hate that she is on a few different pain medications that do change her personality a little but overall she is hiding it (as animals do) I hope you and your family are well and that your growing season was successful. I need to catch up on your videos (as well as a few others 😊)

What kind of orchids/plants do you grow?

Hi Wendy!!! Welcome 🙏 ICPU= Intensive Care Plant Unit. I always forget that not everyone knows 😊❤️🌸

Thank you Peggy for your kind words ❤️ I appreciate you taking the time to not only watch but to provide your thoughts. Happy to report that Carnosa is still all green😂 (I may also have added one or two since this video😊) Do you have many Hoya?

Hey Angie! I do not have a trellising video (yet) 😊