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Hey guys! It was my birthday a few days ago and a friend got me an orchid , i love these plants so so much but have never actually owned one, and now i do! I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for me as i dont know how to care for these plants and have been told they arnt easy to look after, i know its an phalaenopsis and i have posted a few pics aswell. Also one more thing i know i will have to cut the stalks when the flowers drop but there is a little growth on one of the stalks so do i not cut this stalk atall or what? Please help, i want to give this gorgeous plant the best possible care i can so that it will be healthy for years to come! Thanks guys
another pic of the growth, what is it? will it be buds then flowers or will it develop roots and then when i repot it it will become a new orchid, been told that can happen but im not sure, sorry if i sound thick but im new to orchids and know nothing, any advice would be brilliant thanks guys
I've jsut wrote this in another orchid post, so I've just copied and pasted it for you.
I plant mine in orchid bark - you can buy packets from the garden centre. I have orchid fertlizer as well. During summer/flowering times I fertilize every 2nd/3rd watering. In summer I water about once a week to once every week and a half. I pour water through the pot to 'wash anything out' and then I leave it in water for about 10mins and then drain it thoroughly. In winter I water every 2-3 weeks.
