Dr. Scott LOVES ORCHIDS! You can find him on some Saturdays volunteering at KCC’s Farmers Market at the MH Orchid booth. In this section, he wishes to share his knowledge of orchid care with you!
About: Known as the Moth Orchid, abbreviated Phal in the horticultural trade, is an orchid genus of approximately 60 species. The generic name means “Phalaen[a]-like” and is a reference to the genus Phalaena, the name given by Carl Linnaeus to a group of large moths; the flowers of some species supposedly resemble moths in flight. Most are epiphytic (air plants) and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and sometimes from debris accumulating around it.
Its petals are of perfect pastel pink for the spring season!
“Xen Pearl” has elegant specks of light purple against the classic white petals.
The “OX Firebird” has a vibrant splash of deep purple with a bright yellow center.
This orchid has a deep fuchsia coloring with white edge making it one of the most expensive and beautiful orchid hybrids today. It almost looks like a slice of ruby red grapefruit.
Let’s start off 2014 with the classic and elegant White Phalaenopsis
This wonderful orchid is known as one of the longest lasting phalaenopsis.
This orchid has a unique maroon and yellow leopard print.
This is my favorite hybrid, coloring notes are pedals are white with edges of light pink, with a purple center. It appears that the pedals have been lightly dipped in pink tie-dye ink!
DO: Place 3 to 4 ice cubes once every 5 to 6 days. Place ice cubes on the sides of the plant, never on top of it. Always ice betwe7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Reminder: if you forget to add ice cubes on the designated day, wait and ice plant the next day.
DON’T: Never add ice to plant during afternoon, evenings, or nights. This will cause leaves to yellow and buds to drop.
DO: Indirect sunlight is best! If this is not available, then incandescent or fluorescent light will be sufficient, providing the light is on all day. Face buds toward light source.
DON’T: Keep in a semi-dark room. The buds will drop, and flowers will die prematurely.
DON’T: While in the house, we recommend NO fertilizing. If you use the wrong fertilizer, it may affect the longevity of the orchid blooms or cause buds to drop.
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RE: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
To our valued patients,
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), President Trump, the American Dental Association and the Hawaii Dental Association are recommending all dentists postpone nonemergency dental procedures for 2 weeks. Our practice is committed to protecting the community and avoiding using valuable resources that our first responders and frontline healthcare providers will need.
Our office will be closed effective today, Wednesday, March 18, and we plan to resume regular hours on Wednesday, April 1. If you are experiencing a true dental emergency including swelling or severe tooth pain, please call your general dentist office, and listen closely as emergency contact info will be available. For all nonemergent questions, please email us at [email protected].
We are so sorry for the burden this places on your schedules, but your continued health and safety are our number one priority. Our office is working diligently to reschedule all patients with existing appointments within the next 2 weeks. We will continue to evaluate the situation as it evolves and determine on a weekly basis when it is appropriate for us to return to normal orthodontic patient care. We ask for your compassion and understanding at this time as we all work together to keep Hawaii healthy.
Sincerely,
Your Morita Orthodontics Ohana
