--- title: "The Orchid Oasis" description: "The Oasis for Orchid Lovers" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ" language: "en" modified: "2023-05-04T12:07:53.578Z" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/theOrchidOasis.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # The Orchid Oasis "The Orchid Oasis" is a community for passionate orchid lovers to share their experiences, learn from experts and connect with other enthusiasts. Flowering plants. 12021 members, 1493 posts ## Posts - [Hello. New to plant care. How do I know if my orchid is dying or the flowers are just naturally falling off?](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/rrfpx6KaSL26DRTnKp1-2Q.md) (by J, 2024-11-06, 8 comments) - [New orchid bloom. Bulbophyllum “Madeline Nelson”](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/Za2j6ve-Quix5vifeCSK9A.md) (by SueB, 2024-11-06, 10 comments) - [Loved Anastasiia’s post below showing her Oncidium Twinkle, and decided to share mine as well. I hesitate because this…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/maEq89BDR0iC3Pax47Ak8A.md) (by Jen, 2024-11-03, 6 comments) - [Enjoying the very first opened flowers :) Hope it will brighten up your evening too ;)](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/gSKtuY3HRzikgEcjyHT1Pg.md) (by Anastasiia, 2024-11-01, 6 comments) - [This may be my all time favorite orchid. The contrast of the white petals to the sunny orange lip, the perfect tiny…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/5eWwLHC7SEKidiQzX1EWYg.md) (by Jen, 2024-10-31, 2 comments) - [Hi guys! I have just (literally twenty minutes ago) found an abandoned orchid outside my local convenience store…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/8NDxzBDoTsutPdz-1Sb1kg.md) (by Lily, 2024-10-29, 5 comments) - [i got this as a gift! please help me keep her new growth alive!!!!](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/hMjHCxe7SSOKL07xPJ6Tlw.md) (by pelšsy, 2024-10-26, 2 comments) - [First bloom! 😇 They’re supposed to be white…so I’m assuming the plant was mislabeled. But hey, I won’t complain.…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/tl5phKzbRuOwB9MNuJ_1IA.md) (by Sharon, 2024-10-26, 2 comments) - [I think it’s finally happening! After managing to kill many orchids over the years, I do believe this one is pushing…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/wp1vzoEiSH-SsjLD6ZHNKw.md) (by Beth D, 2024-10-26, 0 comments) - [Paphiopedilum bellatulum- been in bloom about a week. All my paphs are so slow growing, sometimes frustrating in their…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/E5vTj0BWS9eTawvM5WHAzg.md) (by Jen, 2024-10-26, 3 comments) - [Orchid Soil What is your favorite material/soil to use vs for your orchids. Is there a better mix…do you use different…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/Yhfjl7_sSF-1KUGRthJusA.md) (by Our Home, 2024-10-26, 5 comments) - [Hello hello! I received a miniature orchid last summer. It was blooming when I received it and I’ve taken care of it…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/aLBm88YiSMm5acty4IvnFA.md) (by Kris C., 2024-10-23, 4 comments) - [Will this lil guy survive? Rookie mistake of not repotting as soon as it came home.](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/kB3ArcYxQ3y_FY29upA-SA.md) (by Yo Viv, 2024-10-23, 2 comments) - [Hi everyone! Hoping someone could let me know what’s going on with my phal! I usually water her with sink water.](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/94aMhMsJSo2JgA6m1ptO_A.md) (by Mic, 2024-10-22, 3 comments) - [Is my phalaenopsis “Jia Ho Moon” trying to bloom? The little bits sticking out to the left and right have been growing…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/68EdOWWgRKyssNeeGp0Ulg.md) (by MattL, 2024-10-22, 4 comments) - [Oncidium sphacelatum I love this time of year. Not only are the phals putting on new spikes, this one graces my home…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/S8qyjzv0RHK6sGTD68UHZA.md) (by MeasomerPi, 2024-10-20, 3 comments) - [You guuuuuuuys! First flowers on this one. It’s only slightly fragrant, I’m getting a hint of that peppery zygo scent,…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/hiCHygw0TwqnTVH_h6Q03g.md) (by Jen, 2024-10-18, 1 comment) - [Help! My orchid is yellowing and idk what to do! I will chop off dead roots please any advice would be great!](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/KqUawQtQRdm7H4IpTs6bWg.md) (by Blooming Dawn, 2024-10-17, 3 comments) - [HELP! my orchids are drooping please give advice on what's ewrong! I think it's the lack of sunlight or the crown!](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/ljx5ZoZoSt2Gr95dxGB1HQ.md) (by Blooming Dawn, 2024-10-13, 4 comments) - [Hii! Just got an orchid and can’t wait to care and grow it.](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/Qe1srBUrTPio7ao74Newpw.md) (by Ek, 2024-10-11, 0 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ.md?cursor=mKBS55KA_RdQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQC8qHtbvF3mGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_