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Any question about orchid culture. I have thirty+ yrs of growing experience,president 2x of our local Orchid Growers Guild,held a position in most all other offices associated with the Guild at one time or another. Head of Orchid judging team for local club meetings and some shows. Member of two Orchid Socities and local Rep.for Mid America Orchid Congress for several yrs.I have in my collection about 800 Orchid plants of all types.
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Previously an expert on expertcentral.com.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Michelle | 10/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | After I get a picture, I will ..... |
| Ann | 10/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sue | 10/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wayne was unbelievably quick and his answers ..... |
| Angelo A. Guevara | 10/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Wayne, I appreciate the answers, help ..... |
| Angelo A. Guevara | 10/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Wayne. |
Recent Answers from Wayne King
2009-11-07 Orchid Flower Wilt from top of flowers:
Lynn, it is difficult to know the cause for certain, but, since it has been in flower since June, it is likely that this is a normal cessation to flowering rather than flower senescence. As you mentioned
2009-11-05 orchid root ball is gone:
Debbie, most dendrobium orchids have a rest period before resuming new growth. If your plant was not producing new growth prior to the accident, depending upon the extent of the damage, you should ensure
2009-11-05 Cattleya sick:
Lena, normally, Cattleyas require a minimum of three health pseudobulbs to promote and support new growth. Check the remaining pseudobulbs to see if you have any healthy "eyes" at the base of the remaining
2009-11-04 Cymbidium black spots, mottling leaves:
Vivian, thank you for seeking my advice. You didn't mention any repotting that might have been done recently. Most orchids, depending upon the type of potting mix used, should be repotted annually.
2009-10-27 flower stalk so long:
Debbie, it is not uncommon for mature phalaenopsis to have long blooming spikes. It is a function of the species used to produce the hybrid you have. There are hybrids from species that have shorter
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