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Dear Doc

Gardening

Betty Ashley

Sunday, February 19, 2012



If like many of us your passion for orchids wane as soon as they do or, conversely, you're passionate about the bloom and keen to exchange knowledge and/or learn more, SO welcomes you to Dear Doc with orchid lover Betty Ashley, who will provide remedies to ensure those intoxicating blooms continue to whisper opulence, elegance and beauty.

Q:

Dear Doc:

How often must I water my Vandas (pictured)?

Suzanne

A:

Dear Suzanne:

The frequency with which one waters depends on a few things. These are the:

1. area in which you reside;

2. time of the year;

3. medium in which the orchid is planted.

First: Compare Stony Hill to Portmore. Stony Hill has lots of rain, while Portmore has lots of heat. The difference in watering is a lot. Adjust accordingly.

Second: In the summer months we all need much more water than in the October to April months; the same goes for the plants.

Third: Examine the medium in which the plant is growing to see whether it absorbs water or it runs through.

All these factors must be considered when watering.

Betty Ashley is an avid orchid enthusiast who has spent decades successfully cultivating orchids for herself, as well as for orchid lovers across the island, earning her the title Orchid Doc. Send your orchid questions and/or concerns to: bettymay@flowja.com



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