Where can you buy a monkey (Dracula) orchid? - NYBG Mertz …
The unusual “monkey orchids” were previously included in the Masdevallia genus but are now categorized as Dracula (meaning little dragon). Today approximately 90 species that are found in moist forests, mostly in western Colombia and Ecuador, are recognized. Draculas are very popular in hobbyist collections and many species and hybrids are ...
Can I grow orchids outdoors in the Northeast? - NYBG Mertz …
Compost and sand and/or perlite should be incorporated into the soil before planting. Additional fertilizer is not usually required. A 2-3 inch layer of mulch placed over the plants once the ground has frozen is helpful. Of the hardy orchids that are readily available, Bletilla (Chinese ground orchid) species and varieties are the easiest to grow.
What is the right fertilizer for my orchid? How do I fertilize my ...
Some orchid growers use high-nitrogen fertilizers such as 30-10-10 to grow more leaves and then change over to a balanced one. Of course, it’s easier to simply use the balanced formula, but the high-nitrogen method works is if you remember to change over well before spring bloom period.
Please help me to understand orchid names - NYBG Mertz Library …
Answer. The orchid family, Orchidaceae, is enormous and has been divided into five Subfamilies and then further into Tribes and Subtribes. The less official designation of an “orchid alliance” is a group of closely related plants, at any taxonomic rank, but usually at the rank of genus or species. The names of orchids can be quite confusing.
How can I care for my Beallara Tahoma Glacier orchid?
After flowering, give plants a slight dry out between waterings for 2 - 4 weeks, and increase watering once the new growth starts. Water approximately once a week. Pot with fine fir bark approximately every two years. Bratonia Cartagena (Seed parent) Oncidium Alaskan Sunset (Pollen Parent) Learn about caring for other orchids in our Caring for ...
For healthy orchid growth, is a fertilizer spray on leaves useful ...
If an orchid has damaged roots, it is possible to give it a foliar (leaf) feed with a product that is designed for leaf feeding. Some orchid growers use a combination of root feeding and foliar feeding to maximize absorption of different classes of nutrients. In this case, foliar feeding is a supplement rather than a replacement for feeding by ...
When do I repot my orchid, and into what size pot? - NYBG Mertz …
Answer. Usually orchids should be repotted every 2-3 years, when they just start to push out new root growth. The size of the pot chosen can depend on the growth rate of the orchid, and the size of the clump and root mass. But for many orchids, choose a pot whose top diameter is about a third to a half of the height of the orchid plant.
My nobile Dendrobium hybrid orchid grew only keikis (babies) …
During the winter rest period, keep day temperatures below 70°F, with night temperature around 55°F. Stop feeding completely in the fall and during the winter rest. Resume fertilizing the orchid when buds are well formed. Nobile Dendrobium hybrids require extended very bright light to remain vigorous and produce flowers. In the New York City ...
How often should I re-pot a Miltoniopsis (pansy) orchid? - NYBG …
A finely textured, orchid mixture suitable for fine roots, like those incorporating fir bark or tree fern with small amounts of perlite and charcoal, is preferable for Miltoniopsis. Keep the pot snug and shallow for best flowering. Be sure to use only quality orchid potting mixes and never substitute landscape mulches for orchid potting mediums.
My Oncidium intergeneric hybrid orchid has black spots on its …
2023年1月7日 · For additional information on caring for your Oncidium hybrid, please see our guide Oncidium Intergeneric Hybrid Orchid Culture. Courtesy of NYBG Plant Information Service Topics