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Old 04-11-2006, 10:32 AM
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Misting and Leaf Condition on Phals

I have four Phals orchids, all in beautiful partial bloom. I keep them in my bathroom with an eastern exposure and good light.

I started misting the leaves and stalks only about a week ago because we live in a arid desert climate. I wonder now if it's doing more harm than good. Some of the leaves seem a bit limp for the day after watering them, but the have a sturdier feel to them as the day goes along.

One of my Phals came in a lava stone and had one leaf with "wrinkles" on it when I bought it, but the plant is in otherwise magnificent health. Now one of my potted Phals has wrinkles on one leaf that were not there before.

Could it be the misting? Should I stop misting? I've watered once since purchasing them about 10 days ago and the water drained through nicely. Thanks for any help you can give me and my beautiful Phals
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