When I repot in spring, there might be a lot more roots coming through more holes. How can I get it out without damaging the plant? I would not repot it while the plant is in bud. A dramatic repotting while in bud could lead to bud drop which would be very sad.
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The plant stem gets leggy and flops to the side. Aerial roots grow down over the edge of the pot. If the orchid is potted in coarse bark, the bark may be crumbly and soil-like, instead of firm.
Phalaenopsis orchids come in many colors. You can tell from the flower form how they got their common name of the moth orchid. Phalaenopsis orchid repotting step-by-step 1. Phalaenopsis orchids are epiphytes, meaning that in the wild their roots cling to tree branches, rather than delving into the soil. Terra cotta pots are more decorative and heavier, which helps support a top-heavy orchid. However, they dry out quickly. I solve this problem by growing my orchid in a plastic pot and then dropping the plastic pot into a decorative clay or ceramic container for display.
Potting mix formulated specifically for orchids. There are many brands on the market, but here is my favorite orchid potting soil. Clean, sharp scissors or pruners. Dead and dry roots, and crumbly orchid potting mix, are signs that the plant is ready to be repotted. Remove the plant from its current container. Gently use your fingers to comb through the roots and remove the old potting medium. Remove all of the old potting mix from the roots of your plant using your fingers or a sharp stream of water.
Use the scissors to cut off any dead or dying leaves and roots. Use a clean, sharp scissors to trim away any dead roots before replanting.
Add a few inches of orchid potting mix to the bottom of the pot. Place a few inches of orchid potting mix into the bottom of the pot before spreading the roots out into the container. Gently place the root-pruned plant into the pot.
Once the roots are settled into the pot, add more orchid potting mix. Water your newly repotted Phalaenopsis orchid in well. After the pot has been filled, water the plant in well. I water by putting the pot in a sink full of tepid water for 45 minutes.
As you repot an orchid, check the entire plant for pest s. Phalaenopsis orchid pests, such as mealybugs, aphids, and spider mites, can be wiped off the plant easily with a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol. Transplant time is a great time to do this. Do not fertilize a Phalaenopsis orchid for two to three months after repotting. Doing so could burn tender, newly developing roots. Use a damp cloth or paper towel to gently wipe off the leaves after transplanting is complete. For more on caring for indoor plants, check out the following articles: Common houseplant pests and organic control Fertilizing houseplants for success The best houseplants for apartments Caring for air plants Pin it!
I suggest repotting them in the early spring, just before active growth begins. I try to guide them down into the pot, yes.
Those still have yet to reach needs trimming size in terms of human help. Deer do a great job! They've been in the ground for 10 years, so you might get an idea of how efficient they are!
Or the reverse viewpoint, 2 bushes seem adequate to their needs, the rest is up to you in terms of what you want from an esthetic aspect. Deer are deer and they have fairly well defined routes. Thus all those deer crossing signs you see! One of my favorite bits of ignorant lore is the fellow who called his city to ask them to move the deer crossing sign from his yard as he didn't want all the deer crossing into his yard and asked the city to move the sign so they'd cross elsewhere.
If you are on the route, you will have deer. You can fight the fight of course, but I think its smarter to pick one easier to win. You likely have things in your yard that they love to eat, so its pretty much saying, welcome for dinner then complaining that they came. Sometimes its your yard is on the way between 2 desirable locations, but that would mean they are just walking through, to complain implies they are doing plant damage, also known as grazing on tasty bits.
The human equivalent would be if you give your neighbor's children a cookie every time they see you, they'll soon be knocking on your door asking for cookies when they want one. Deer simply wander by and take what's already out for them.
The only lore I've heard about that I've heard has a high success rate is in the awkward category. Typically predators meat eaters mark their territory. Yes it is a free commodity, no need to go to the hardware store. I've heard if you mark the greenery you don't want them to eat they will avoid it. First rain its all washed away so it will need another application.
If you drink a few glasses of water along with your morning bacon or sausage you should be well stocked up within a couple of hours. My guess is, you are not going to care for the smell in your garden any more than the deer do with this natural deer repellent. If it rains a lot in your area I think my live in harmony is easier by far! Its worked very well for me for ten years! Those bushes do a great job!
Can't remember what I paid for the bushes. Worth every penny and they just get more value by the year! You might think of that as a one time buy lifetime solution. Or you already have a very good choice for your wild strip to share! I put in nearly 20 bushes of yellow stick dogwood. The deer are not all that greedy!
I've wound up with so many yellow stick dogwoods that the majority need to be trimmed. Even what began as a single doe and now has about 10 of her offspring using the same route, its still way beyond what they'll eat. You have quite a few competing colors going on there.
My suggestion is to again "blend" the dominant color. Pick up some color chips at the paint store that are in the same "family" as your brick. Maybe choose a slightly darker color of the predominant brick shade and paint your soffits and windows in that color.
It's too bad about the white screen door. I'm having a hard time getting past that since it is so dominant. A full window dead lite next to the front door would give it a more modern and contemporary look. Once you get the color scheme settled, black is an awesome accent color and would look good with this house in terms of pots on your porch or even painting the front door black.
But, not with the white door. The white door would be the same color as the trim on the windows. I made costly mistakes when we bought our first house. You won't feel good till you get it just right. The house obviously has good bones and has lots of potential. Don't be too "symmetrical" on the placement of your trees, shrubs etc. I'm including a picture of my brick house with the trim, windows, flower boxes and shutters I made and added both.
It's the 2nd brick house I've had to work with and I was given this advice. By the way, I too, like a screen door and added it to my house but again, it's matching the trim and window color.
Curb appeal Q. GH I just got to your posting. You are spending your 1, wisely. Just what you are doing will make a difference. One thing that I did not mention in my first post was what someone added later. I would take the time to "lightly" pressure wash the driveway. You may even have a friend with one. You don't need to rent the heavy duty one it may be too much pressure and not end up looking cleaned but streaked. Just the normal house hold model. That along with the fact your home looks so nice and well cared for will make a good first impression.
I attended a seminar years back and was told that a buyer sums up your house in 10 seconds from the car Sad really You know the old saying "you get one shot to made a good impression" My first impression looking at your beginning pictures was Now just go for the finishing touches so folks get to the front door and are anticipating the interior!!! Once again Christmas celebration is the time for family bonding, a time to connect with family and friends.
Now is the time to re-connect with the love of your life. Valentine day is here!! Share the moments with your beloved, not in a hotel or a resort, but decorate your home. I know you must be tired after the Christmas decorations, here are a simple tricks to add romance to your home that too for each day of the week beginning from 7th February Valentine Decorations Ideas.
Westbrook Braided Heart Rug Let us begin with the living room as I believe that the rug in the living room is the most romantic place in the world! No matter what your flooring is like, simply place a braided rug in the living room and change the feel of the room. The bare floor looks cold, while an area braided rug simply adds the much required warmth.
Choose a rectangular or oval area rug for this room and a heart rug for the bedroom. Remember that love is warm! Burlap Wine Placemats Decorate the dining table with placemats and candles for this valentine decorations. Light up the tealites or candles on the table when you sit together for your drink or food. Make sure you warm up the food and place it the pot holders so as not to spoil the table top.
The mantle can be converted into the top for you to place gifts for each other. Gift her bags, scarves Mona B has a stylish connection or kitchen aprons while you can gift him wall accents or decorative chair pads for his favorite chair.
The bedroom is the temple of love with the bed being the abode of love. Change the bedding at least two times this Valentine week. You can do a combination of the quilts, skirts, cushions, pillows, shams, not to forget the heart rug near the bed.
You never know where the affection will want to bloom. They not only keep the room cool but offer privacy the way you want it for the valentine window decorations.
Let the stars peep into the room when you tie the curtains or block the sunlight and the people from peeping into your bedroom. Valances and swag add romance to the room, so put them up with the curtains. There is a Chinese proverb that people who bathe together, live longer!
Why not live longer together? Stylish and swanky shower curtains add to the romance of the shower. Say no to plastic shower curtains when you can use cotton shower curtains that are easy to maintain as well. Wrap yourself in shower curtain luxury. Spring is the time to examine each plant with a critical eye to assess the need for repotting.
It's also when you'll see the new growth that signals emergence from the dormant cycle—the best time for repotting. Is it new? Holiday gift orchids or newly-purchased plants are often planted with sphagnum moss, which absorbs and holds water—creating prime conditions for orchid root rot.
Repot all new orchids as soon as they're done blooming. When was the last re-potting? Orchids need both the nutrients from the chunky, loose bark mix they're planted in and the air space in between the pieces. As the mix breaks down to particle size, it compacts the air spaces inside the pot—virtually suffocating your orchid's roots.
Check the bark mix every spring and repot when you notice decomposition. Is it crowded in there? While orchids prefer a small pot—weaving their roots through the compost as they grow—they eventually run out of room. That's when their roots push the plant up above the rim of the pot or reach out into the air, looking for breathing space—a sure sign that it's time to re-pot.
Fresh bark mix is chunky and loose; decomposed mix fills in the air pockets that orchid roots need.
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