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Spring is on the calendar. Even if your part of the world hasn’t completely shed winter, the sun is stronger, the days are longer, and it’s time for some seasonal orchid chores:

• Move orchids from their brighter winter locations to shadier areas for spring and summer. Orchids should receive enough light so that leaves are a light green color. Dark green leaves may indicate too little light to bloom.
• Watch for new leaf and root growth, which often starts as flowers finish. This is a good time to repot, if necessary. Check here to see if you need to repot your orchid.
• For dormant orchid varieties like Cattleya, Dendrobium, and Oncidium, increase watering and fertilizing gradually.
• For deciduous orchids like Bletilla, Cycnoches, and Thunia, water new growth minimally for the first few weeks. Too much water may rot new leaves.
• As always, maintain high humidity and good air movement. Dry or stagnant air invites pests and disease.

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This entry was posted on Thursday, March 24th, 2011 at 7:57 am and is filed under Growing, Problems, Watering.

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