<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[My First Orchid]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://myfirstorchid.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[myfirstorchid]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://myfirstorchid.wordpress.com/author/myfirstorchid/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Make Sure To Check&nbsp;Back]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p>I just wanted to remind everyone that I am <u><strong>constantly</strong></u> updating these post as I gather new information, so make sure to check back! If you want updates subscribe to the blog and there is a link to my orchid Facebook page to subscribe to updates as well.</p>
<p>If you have a question or something is not clear please feel free to leave a comment on the blog or through email. If you have pictures then please email me &#8211; myfirstorchid@gmail.com. A lot of times when someone does this I end up changing a post to make it more clear or adding an entirely new post, as I recently did when someone was enquiring about dyed blue orchids.</p>
<p>NOTE: most people want to know why their orchid leaves are wilted, why there orchid is rotting etc. &#8211; most of these problems are linked to how you water an orchid. Before asking check out my post on watering. Most people (very common mistake) <u>over</u> water their orchids which produces a myriad of problems. That link is <a href="https://myfirstorchid.wordpress.com/2011/10/18/hello-world/" target="_self" title="">HERE</a>.</p>
<p>I welcome questions but overall if you read the other blog post first on watering, fertilizing, repotting etc. it helps both of us know what is going on a little more before you ask a question. I sometimes get people who are so excited about orchids (like me) that they ask a question before reading the other blog post and then I spend a lot do time linking those post in my answers <span class='wp-smiley wp-emoji wp-emoji-smile' title=':)'>:)</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height:1.3em;"><strong>When leaving a comment or emailing &#8211; please answer these questions;</strong></span></p>
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<li>How long you have had your orchid</li>
<li>What type of orchid it is</li>
<li>What the problem/question is</li>
<li>How are you watering it? How much and and how often?</li>
<li>Does it have a drainage hole?</li>
<li>Also a picture of your &#8220;troubled&#8221; orchid helps. If you can&#039;t take a picture that is fine.</li>
</ol>
<p><span style="line-height:1.3em;">Here is a quick guide of terms for you to use when asking questions: </span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height:1.3em;">I also wanted give a quick note here: this website/blog is intentionally ad free and I am not an expert. I am a </span><span style="line-height:1.3em;">orchid &#8220;learner&#8221; just like you. That being said I am here to answer questions and not mediate comments left by others. I do not indorse any companies nor any any comments left by viewers. I can only tell you what has worked for me and how I grow orchids:)</span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height:1.3em;">Thanks,</span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height:1.3em;">Hannah</span></p>
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