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Anybody growing Vireya Rhododendrons?

NorCalWill

By NorCalWill
in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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joe_OC Grand Master

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Will,

I was looking into these for the longest time. I have read that you should treat them like an orchid. They like a very loose mix. Some have even grown them in the small pine bark mix that orchid growers use.

Huntington Beach, CA

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NorCalWill Experienced

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Great pics Putu...thanks for posting.

Joe, yea, the one I bought was in a 6" pot of pure orchid bark. I am going to treat it like an orchid, and move it outside in the warm season.

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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Good luck, Will!

Let us know how it grows.

In Hawaii, as Putu mentioned they're easier than falling off a log.

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Thanks Will,

The only advice I can think of is that they'll need some light (not direct sun) indoors, they don't like super deep shade. But outside make sure it's in shade.

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Thanks Putu,

I have a nice morning sunny spot by a window.

I thought all you had to do to grow anything in Hawaii was just toss it onto the ground and walk away...

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Be sure it's not direct sun! I'm not an expert but when ours get direct sun on a warm day, the new growth wilts! Then I have to dump large amounts of water on it.

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Yeah, gardening in Hawaii is easy!

Who is that guy?

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Daryl Grand Master

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Here a couple of mine...they get morning sun and afternoon shade and seem to do OK

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Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough!

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:floor: @ Putu and the pile of yard waste...

I fill my yard waste bin to overflowing every week, but that just looks like a mess.

Nice pics Daryl, looks like doing better than ok.

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Randall SD Enthusiast

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I've had this one growing well in Southern California for the past 12 years. It's outdoors year round planted in a 12" pot full of medium orchid bark. The plant looks large for the pot size but seems happy with regular water and feeding.

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