Phalaenopsis Orchids: Dr Graham McKay

SPAGNUM (CONT)
•DO NOT WATER or FERTILISE for 3 to 4 weeks. New roots will
begin to form during this period. You can fertilise after the
new roots begin to form.
•Once a month you should DOUBLE WATER. First time water
to the top of the pot and allow time to drain through the
media. The second time will flush out the salts.
•Roots are green when wet and white when dry. When roots
are dry half way up the pot, it is time to water again.
•Extra drainage is provided by granulated foam in the base of
the pot particularly where night temperatures are low.
•Foliar feeding is used to prevent excess algae growth. HY-
SAN [Horticultural Solutions] 1 ml per Litre can also control
algae and bacteria.