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ORCHIDS BY SANDY MURPHY >> Sandy Murphy On Orchids FAQ


Why do you grow orchids? What makes them so wonderful for you?

How did you get your 1st orchid?

What initially attracted you to growing orchids? Why have you gotten so involved in growing orchids? How long have you been growing orchids?

What is an orchid?

What exactly is an epiphyte?

Can I grow these orchid plants in my home or office environment?

Is the Phalaenopsis best one to grow in your house?

What kind of water should I use?

What kind of fertilizer should I use?

My Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant Will Not Bloom - Why Not?

How Often Should I Water My Plants?

When my Phalaenopsis is finished blooming, do I cut the spike back?

My Phalaenopsis has stopped blooming and gone dormant. What do I do?

On my Phalaenopsis, why are my flower buds turning yellow and falling off?

On my Phalaenopsis, why are my flower buds turning bright pink and falling off?

What about the Cattleya? Are they difficult to grow?

Will these orchids gathered and collected and put in my house, cause my allergies to act up?

When should I repot my orchid? How Do I Repot My Plants?

Is The culture specific to each type of orchid?

Are Orchids always hard to grow?

Where do orchids grow in nature?

How are orchids pollinated in nature?

How do you pollinate the plants in your greenhouse?

In nature how do these orchid seeds get distributed and how then are they able to grow?

What is the AOS and the Judging Program?

What have orchids, as a Family, contributed to modern day society?

How long does it take to bloom an orchid once you've pollinated it?

Can I plant orchid seeds out in my yard once I get my seedpod open?

Could I plant them in my greenhouse in some standard potting mix similar to what I would grow my geraniums in? Break the seedpod open and sprinkle them into a potting tray

When did this pollinization, or growing of plants in the laboratory, become feasible for people?

How can I duplicate or "Clone" my favorite orchid plant?

When is it time to throw out my plant?

What's with all these limp leaves on my Phalaenopsis plant?

How susceptible are orchids to insect problems, and what measures can people use in there homes to control insects?

With the evolution of this planet, how long have orchids been around?

We've heard that orchids cost quite a bit of money. Is this true? How much does an orchid cost? What should I expect to pay for an orchid?

Let's say we buy a Phalaenopsis for $65, a nice mature blooming for maybe the 2nd year, how long will this plant stay in bloom?

Can you tell us some of the most common myths about orchids?

Somebody once told me that my Phalaenopsis on my table was actually upside down - what's up with this?

How do I get my Phalaenopsis plant to rebloom?

What would you recommend for preferred reading for a novice orchid grower.

What awards have you gotten on many of your particular plants?

I've sent of to an orchid house and I've got a bottle of orchid plants, baby ones that have been cultured in a laboratory, how in the world do I get these little plants out of this glass bottle?

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