Gardening – January 15
Dear Orchid Doc:
Can I put strap leaf Vandas on tree trunks or tie them on to driftwood?
Stephen
Dear Stephen:
Provided the wood is not drifting….(lol)
Once you position the wood so that the plant won’t be getting too much sun, almost any orchid — even Oncidiums — can be tied onto a piece of wood.
You could put the sun-loving ones on the side with the most sunlight. Tuck a Phalaenopsis in between the leaves of the other plant — no direct sun.
You could have Dendrobiums sticking out here and there, as well.
Go ahead and try it.
Dear Orchid Doc:
It is that time of the year when Epidendrum orchids start blooming. They are my favourite, but I am having a problem with them. The tips of all the buds are turning black.
What can I do to correct this situation?
Shanique Mac
Dear Shanique:
The Epidendrum is one of the more expensive orchids. It is extremely pretty and blooms in cool temperatures, so it’s famously known to love the weather in Mandeville.
There is a new chemical on the market for mites, spider mites, red mites, and thrips. It’s called Romite. You might want to give it a try.
Betty Stephenson Ashley
Betty’s Farm Garden Supplies
161 Constant Spring Road,
Kingston 8, Jamaica.
Cell # 876-3224585, 8700191
876-931-8804, 876-755-2204
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