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Fri, Jan 25, 13 at 9:11
| Hi, I purchased a mini Phal? yesterday...really pretty, with purple blooms. I did some research, browsed this forum, etc. recently for info. on them. I've never owned an orchid before, but I wanted some flowering plants inside, & I've seen orchids in so many stores lately, the mini's & the bigger ones, so I thought I'd start out with a small one first! I was also wondering if they do well in a terrarium, since they like humidity? Any tips or advice is appreciated! :) |
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- Posted by cody_mi z5 MI (codyvtaylor@live.com) on Fri, Jan 25, 13 at 18:33
| it would do well in a terrarium. just make sure that water doesn't sit in the crown, it'll rot. do you have any specific terrarium or cultural questions? |
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| They also need air movement. I've never seen anyone grow Phals successfully in a terrarium. Too wet, dim and stagnant. Jane |
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| I also just bought a mini orchid this weekend and looking for same care info. |
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| I have about 30 phals. and most of them are miniatures, I grow my plants under lights during the winter and outside on covered porch's in the summer. I grow most of my miniatures in clay pots but I do have a few in plastic pots, all are doing fine but you have to regulate watering for each, I also have (6) mounted miniatures, I haven't had any experience with terrariums but I would be very concerned about the moisture in an inclosed area, like was stated previusly air movement is important, that being said I use a mister during the winter. Good luck with your miniatures Hank....... |
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