 I bet if I do everything just right, I can get that daggum orchid flower to come out of that plant. I know it’s in there because I’d seen it before. It was a sweet little thing that made me smile to look at it. OK, let’s see here. Now, Scot says what you need to pay attention to is: #1- Don’t leave your plant soaking in water all day. It’s got to dry quick or the roots will rot. There are tricks for that. You put the plant in a pot with stuff like Styrofoam (not kiddin’) for the bottom and around the sides. Then, add some bark or gravel to take up the space in the middle of the pot and get that plant in there all nice and snug, so it won’t wobble around. Get it? This stuff’s not gonna hold water very long at all. And, the most important thing is to use a little-bitty pot. That way, there’s no way for water to accumulate. If that plant is still wobbly, put a stake next to a stem and twist-tie them together. If the plant wants to fall over, put that little pot into an empty bigger pot. #2-Blah, blah, blah… That’s a lot of words. Don’t you wish someone can just show you how to do this? Well, you are in luck. Go watch Scot, or another orchid sage, in person at a Windward Orchid Society Saturday Workshop at Dot’s house. It’s better than a YouTube video because you can ask questions and even bring your own plant and fix it up under expert orchid tutelage. And bonus, bring a yummy dish to share and enjoy a potluck lunch and talking story after the workshop. This is more fun than reading about orchid care…really. Watch for more details about these workshops in your Windward Orchid Society newsletter. Of course you need to sign up and be a member to get our newsletters. Here’s what happens at Dot’s Workshop: ~Deborah
 Larry Yamamoto, from the Kunia Orchid Society, shared his knowledge and experience on the topic of General Orchid Care. Larry has a degree in Agriculture from the University of Hawaii and 30 years of experience with the US Department of Agriculture. He grows Cattleya, Vanda, Slipper Orchids and other orchids.
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Available at all WOS events for $15. Orchid Doctor If you have questions about your orchids or have orchids that are not doing well, please bring them early (7:00p.m.) to the General Membership meeting and our orchid doctor (Scot) will gladly identify the problem and try to answer your questions. General Questions For questions about the Windward Orchid Society, see Craig Nakahara (wearing a florescent green shirt) during our General Membership Meeting. Refreshment Contributions Sign up sheets are at the refreshment table or you can email Toni Walker at [email protected]. Mail correspondence to: Windward Orchid Society, Inc. P.O. Box 23 Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744 The WOS meets on the first Wednesday of every month at the King Intermediate School Cafeteria. |
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