From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [mailto:owner-gardenchat@hort.net] On Behalf Of Theresa
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2021 10:40 AM
To: Donna
Subject: Re: [CHAT] RE: Bletilla striata

LOL Cathy-  I'm sure you will enjoy a new gardening adventure in that very different climate.  Kitty and Gene- I have bletilla in multiple places around my yard from lots of shade to lots of sun (and that is Sacramento sun!).  They seems to happily multiple where ever they are.

Probably my last move! We have a daughter who lives in Tucson and another in Los Angeles who want to assure we have "supervision" should we require it. (I don't think so!)

Cathy

On 03/22/2021 5:07 PM Kitty Morrissy <1*@rewrite.hort.net> wrote:

 

 

Thanks, Cathy.

I’m sure you’ll have no trouble getting people to take orchids!  Is AZ to be a last stop? Or do you think you’ll ever move again?

 

Kitty

 

From: o*@hort.net [mailto:o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of Catharine Carpenter
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 4:48 PM
To: g*@hort.net
Subject: RE: [CHAT] RE: Bletilla striata

 

Agree with the "more shallow" planting, with a winter mulch. Have never tried Bletilla. Moving to Tucson, AZ end of April. That will be a different gardening experience. Probably have to find homes for my orchids, as I doubt I will be able to provide the humidity that they require.

Cathy

On 03/21/2021 3:46 PM Kitty Morrissy <1*@rewrite.hort.net> wrote:

 

 

Thanks Gene.

 

Plants like these just are not available around here, so the best I can do is mailorder for small starts. I think I’ll have to start my little Bletillas in 4 inch squares.  The Dactylorhiza is worth a try; thanks for the culture tips!

 

Kitty

 

From: o*@hort.net [mailto:o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of Gene- NetSurfUsa
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2021 4:00 PM
To: g*@hort.net
Subject: RE: [CHAT] RE: Bletilla striata

 

Kitty, Containers holding Bletilla were round trade gallons. Mine was Big Bob Bletilla.

Dactylorhiza are touchy about moisture…. Don’t let them severely dry out. Rich organic soil that stays moist..

Gene

 

From: o*@hort.net [mailto:o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of Kitty Morrissy
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2021 7:21 PM
To: g*@hort.net; p*@hort.net
Subject: RE: [CHAT] RE: Bletilla striata

 

Gene and Theresa,

 

I think more shallow sounds right, more like bloodroot and Solomon Seal. MOBOT said 4 inches, and it just didn’t seem right.

I’m at their northern edge though so, especially in their first year, I’m thinking a good mulch over winter.

The “more light than recommended” also sounds good, being further north.

 

Gene, the ones you purchased last fall, – what size pot? I’m thinking I should get these potted up pretty soon.

 

I also ordered a Dactylorhiza fuchsii 'Bressingham Bonus', a really flashy hardy orchid. I just got one as they’re pretty expensive.  Wish me luck on my new adventure into hardy orchids! – and thank you both for your quick response.

 

Kitty