Happy New Year all! I apologize for not getting this out a little sooner but it's been a bit hectic the last several weeks.
If you weren't at the January meeting this past Sunday you missed a great opportunity for information sharing. Mark gave a very informative opening presentation on orchid culture and then we had an open Q & A session for orchid culture & care. Lots of useful tips shared by multiple members. We will look to add a section to our website for member tips in addition to other reference links we have already. As always, if you have a question about culture, or plant pests, or whatever you shouldn't hesitate to reach out to fellow members.
It's gotten mighty cold and very dry the past several weeks. While many of your plants may be in a winter rest period, keep an eye on shriveling pseudobulbs if you haven't watered in a while. Humidity trays under your plants can help keep the humidity up a bit, but unless you run a humidifier in your home it's still going to be very dry.
If you have plants beginning to spike, remember to not move them relative to their light source once buds begin forming. Otherwise you may end up with flowers pointing in multiple directions. Orchids can be very persnickety that way! And as buds fatten up make sure you are watering sufficiently so flowers open up fully.
Stay warm and whisper sweet nothings to your budding/flowering orchids so they may help us put on a great display at the upcoming Cape & Islands Orchid Show coming the weekend of Jan 25 (with display set up on Thu Jan 23rd). More to come on that soon from Sandy and Barb, our away show dynamic duo!
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Ginna Plude
President - Nutmeg State Orchid Society (NSOS)
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