tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984217362893991380.post5752186821829121686..comments2024-03-29T16:39:37.689+11:00Comments on A Singaporean Uncle in Australia: Growing Orchids In SydneyUncle Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10612736094303055749noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984217362893991380.post-82812000391316198622010-09-16T12:17:56.948+10:002010-09-16T12:17:56.948+10:00Also may I add Uncle Phil that orchid is one of t...Also may I add Uncle Phil that orchid is one of the most popular choices of houseplant. This is because there are a lot of types of orchids we can choose from, they don't need too much attention aside from the basics, and because even beginner gardeners can try growing orchids because it is so easy. It is a hardy plant that can adapt well in either house or office environments.Ramilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387019675683817290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984217362893991380.post-82252470340058745892009-09-10T09:18:46.158+10:002009-09-10T09:18:46.158+10:00Uncle Phil, I'm not in OZ. I'm in the Uk. ...Uncle Phil, I'm not in OZ. I'm in the Uk. In Europe if your orchids don't flower. Place it in the garden in summer till the first frost, then bring it indoors. I guaranteed it will flower in a week or two.Petalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189474410638438280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984217362893991380.post-15067815959793463172009-08-28T13:45:36.950+10:002009-08-28T13:45:36.950+10:00Just realised this morning my orchids are flowerin...Just realised this morning my orchids are flowering again! It's a miracle!HWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16921314055488288752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984217362893991380.post-82044885734591932242009-08-25T10:03:24.044+10:002009-08-25T10:03:24.044+10:00We were given a pot of orchids.. it's been flo...We were given a pot of orchids.. it's been flowerless for over 3 years now. I wonder if it's dead?HWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16921314055488288752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984217362893991380.post-63405014516922369692009-08-21T19:55:07.117+10:002009-08-21T19:55:07.117+10:00Hi Yk,
Hemi orait. Yu no lapun yet oslem mi. Mi s...Hi Yk, <br />Hemi orait. Yu no lapun yet oslem mi. Mi statim planim sumpela bonsai pinis. Bai mi postim foto b'long bonsai long dispela blog.Uncle Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612736094303055749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984217362893991380.post-42485529951470562732009-08-21T19:17:24.925+10:002009-08-21T19:17:24.925+10:00Bonsai b'long mi, hem i go pinis long wantok.
...Bonsai b'long mi, hem i go pinis long wantok.<br />Bikos father b'long mi dai pinis, mi no save lukautim hem.YKhttp://yutampo613.seesaa.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984217362893991380.post-53372860937888581192009-08-21T16:36:18.629+10:002009-08-21T16:36:18.629+10:00Hi Clare,
Watering your orchid plants in containe...Hi Clare, <br />Watering your orchid plants in containers is always a little difficult because the roots are so moisture sensitive and you can water them to death. Never leave your plants soak in a bucket of water like many beginners do. I know it is the water saving habit you have learned as a Singaporean. You will see the velamen start to peel and rot away if you do that. Mushy, rotting roots most probably mean you are overwatering.<br />Cheers, <br />PhilUncle Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612736094303055749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984217362893991380.post-10620908576054635202009-08-21T16:21:32.038+10:002009-08-21T16:21:32.038+10:00Hi YK,
Hem nau, hemi olsem bonsai na hat wok tru l...Hi YK,<br />Hem nau, hemi olsem bonsai na hat wok tru long lukautim. Ya. bonsai b'long yu stap yet long garden nogat?Uncle Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612736094303055749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984217362893991380.post-73293300280247169162009-08-21T15:33:53.359+10:002009-08-21T15:33:53.359+10:00Hello Uncle Phil,
any tips to share ? I think I w...Hello Uncle Phil, <br />any tips to share ? I think I water mine too much. <br />ClareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984217362893991380.post-560571968782083912009-08-21T14:18:41.835+10:002009-08-21T14:18:41.835+10:00Mi no gat orchid plant, tasol Mi save em i bigpela...Mi no gat orchid plant, tasol Mi save em i bigpela hard wok (difficult) long keep orchid plant.YKhttp://yutampo613.seesaa.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984217362893991380.post-20465463071810476642009-08-20T10:23:47.513+10:002009-08-20T10:23:47.513+10:00Hi Petal,
With orchids you must persevere, they do...Hi Petal,<br />With orchids you must persevere, they do challenge us by seductively withholding flowers during some seasons. Although I could nurture them while in bloom, but it is the non-bloom period that they get neglected. Haha. My pandan didn't do well in the veranda this winter. I hope to beg for a cutting from a friend in Brissy when I next visit.<br />Btw, are you in Brissy or Perth? Melbourne will be too cold for pandan unless you grow them in a greenhouse.<br />Cheers.Uncle Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612736094303055749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984217362893991380.post-14327153866309921162009-08-20T08:06:16.697+10:002009-08-20T08:06:16.697+10:00Hi Uncle Philip, like yourself I didn't think ...Hi Uncle Philip, like yourself I didn't think I could grow orchids. But I now have a few different varieties in my collection. When in flower they do last for quite awhile. when the flowers are spent, I usually cut it right down to it's base. I'm going off topic now, do you have any pandan plants in your garden. I would love to grow this plant for culinary use. I can buy pandan leaves from china town, but I would prefer to grow my own.Petalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189474410638438280noreply@blogger.com