http://sunbulb.com/info Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:51:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 http://sunbulb.com/info/?page_id=1014&cpage=1#comment-96 Greg A. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:51:47 +0000 http://sunbulb.com/info/?page_id=1014#comment-96 <strong>ANSWER</strong> After the flowers on a Phalenopsis inflorescence have died you can cut the spike above the second node. You can feel a node as an enlarged bump on the spike. Plants will sometimes produce more flowers with this treatment. You may also cut the spike off completely and allow the plant to put all of its energy into growth for flower production next year. ANSWER
After the flowers on a Phalenopsis inflorescence have died you can cut the spike above the second node. You can feel a node as an enlarged bump on the spike. Plants will sometimes produce more flowers with this treatment. You may also cut the spike off completely and allow the plant to put all of its energy into growth for flower production next year.

]]> http://sunbulb.com/info/?page_id=1014&cpage=1#comment-93 Kathy Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:42:26 +0000 http://sunbulb.com/info/?page_id=1014#comment-93 <strong>QUESTION</strong> Where should I cut the flower spike on Phalaenopsis? QUESTION
Where should I cut the flower spike on Phalaenopsis?

]]> http://sunbulb.com/info/?page_id=1014&cpage=1#comment-37 Arcadia Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:39:14 +0000 http://sunbulb.com/info/?page_id=1014#comment-37 <strong>ANSWER</strong> Yes. Better-Gro® Orchid Bloom Booster® can be used on cymbidiums. The best time to apply bloom booster is in the late summer into early autumn. Alternate with your regular fertilizier and feed plants with bloom booster every 3rd or 4th watering until nights begin to cool in the fall. Those cool nights are what will initiate bud development for flowering in winter-spring. ANSWER
Yes. Better-Gro® Orchid Bloom Booster® can be used on cymbidiums. The best time to apply bloom booster is in the late summer into early autumn. Alternate with your regular fertilizier and feed plants with bloom booster every 3rd or 4th watering until nights begin to cool in the fall. Those cool nights are what will initiate bud development for flowering in winter-spring.

]]> http://sunbulb.com/info/?page_id=1014&cpage=1#comment-28 J. Capretti Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:09:08 +0000 http://sunbulb.com/info/?page_id=1014#comment-28 <strong>QUESTION</strong> Can your Orchid Bloom Booster be used on cymbidium orchid? QUESTION
Can your Orchid Bloom Booster be used on cymbidium orchid?

]]> http://sunbulb.com/info/?page_id=1014&cpage=1#comment-27 Greg A. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:29:33 +0000 http://sunbulb.com/info/?page_id=1014#comment-27 <strong>ANSWER</strong> Sometimes it is difficult to tell live orchid roots from dead ones. Live roots usually have firm substance, dead roots are usually dry. A useful test is to pinch a root between thumb and forefinger and pull away from the plant. If the velamen comes off leaving a thin wiry root behind, the root can be removed. Here is what dead roots look like - http://www.flickr.com/photos/graphicgreg/6852094645/ ANSWER
Sometimes it is difficult to tell live orchid roots from dead ones. Live roots usually have firm substance, dead roots are usually dry. A useful test is to pinch a root between thumb and forefinger and pull away from the plant. If the velamen comes off leaving a thin wiry root behind, the root can be removed. Here is what dead roots look like – http://www.flickr.com/photos/graphicgreg/6852094645/

]]> http://sunbulb.com/info/?page_id=1014&cpage=1#comment-26 M. Lazarro Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:24:43 +0000 http://sunbulb.com/info/?page_id=1014#comment-26 <strong>QUESTION</strong> How can I tell a live orchid root from a dead one? QUESTION
How can I tell a live orchid root from a dead one?

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