--- 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 - [My orchids crown is yellowing more and more now I cut off some leaves a while back does someone know what this is?](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/p8mtqB8XTVOXztLP6wHrmw.md) (by Blooming Dawn, 2024-10-11, 8 comments) - [This is my first double keiki, I’m going to call them the twins. 🌱🌱](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/-r1rg58TQI2feADHCFSwMg.md) (by Jen, 2024-10-10, 5 comments) - [Hi all, I’m a complete novice when it comes to looking after orchids. What should I do when my orchid stops flowering?…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/zWryqLJGRBG11caFJoU_cg.md) (by chamywak, 2024-10-08, 2 comments) - [Hi all! I know this is technically a pest question but it’s very orchid-specific, so I thought I’d ask here. I have…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/4ERj_ecwSw-FE_Nt-j5r4A.md) (by Mendez Home, 2024-10-05, 4 comments) - [Hi I have just ordered a new orchid. Does an orchid need to be in a window. My house is south facing so there’s a lot…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/Jb8pcyf2TEegopz8Rnq85w.md) (by Carrie, 2024-10-05, 5 comments) - [I think my cymbidium sinense is on the rebound, thanks to you all! I cut some of the splitting leaf tips and dusted…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/fNIVlgYMSjifQnoZmKgegw.md) (by MattL, 2024-10-04, 1 comment) - [I recycled a used Cotten candy bucket into a multi holed container for my orchid to be repotted in and used fresh new…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/NTY1nmHWT1C4PSjG1a8L7Q.md) (by Ezzeldin Yaqoub, 2024-10-04, 1 comment) - [Spot(s) on orchids? I always thought maybe it was just a sunburn but I want to make sure in case I’m wrong. - Orchid…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/v76xK_I8Te-wZl2EUSI7Yg.md) (by Orchi, 2024-10-03, 4 comments) - [Can anyone tell me if this is very bad as in disease or simply a case of overwatering or too much light. It’s on a new…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/FfsPVvZoQi6-nEVCu_CXbQ.md) (by SueB, 2024-10-03, 2 comments) - [I know it’s normal for orchids to go dormant but I can’t help but feel sad seeing her poor flower all dead. How long…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/YCGDK7N3Tfy1M9Rk5y5MjA.md) (by Alexandra, 2024-10-03, 2 comments) - [hi! where do you guys get your orchids from? all the ones ive had under my care have died to root rot - but then again…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/ltRUDQ9kRgGtyIVNs5b5Eg.md) (by c.cat, 2024-10-03, 7 comments) - [Hey, what should I do? I repotted this guy around 5 months ago, after doing so the roots did not look great, so I took…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/6WLgMVH0SP-BSAv__pHr8w.md) (by Zach, 2024-10-03, 7 comments) - [Moth orchids outdoors in FL heat (even under a tarp) is pure plant abuse. 😔💔 Should I keep them \& attempt to…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/ZpVGKqJoRpuo1Qa4eJ9e9g.md) (by Surfside Seedling, 2024-10-02, 3 comments) - [My moth orchid is about to drop his last flower from April!!!! When can I expect her to bloom again?](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/R1pG_1a5RGijOG4R3BWABA.md) (by Lindsay, 2024-10-02, 4 comments) - [My poor mangled blooms on my Cattleya that came with thrips. Showing the group mostly as an example of what these…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/gWYfrzbgTRa_Wa9cvxh3Ow.md) (by Jen, 2024-10-02, 5 comments) - [My first orchid and it seems to be doing fine in its pure wood chunk orchid mix.](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/ed_11SmYTtqaglx1KU4sMg.md) (by Ezzeldin Yaqoub, 2024-10-02, 1 comment) - [Does anyone know if this is a flower spike? The end is purplish, I thought it was a dead leaf or something and almost…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/QZKypEWbQmGH6TOSJ0BuTw.md) (by Sharon, 2024-10-01, 3 comments) - [I was gifted this orchid with absolutely zero knowledge or prior experience with orchids. Any tips/recommendations? I…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/Fz2BcSZjTFOc2KUFcyFmew.md) (by Tay🧚🏽, 2024-10-01, 4 comments) - [This is my Phalaenopsis “Chiada Fiona” #3. Potted in 12/21. I bought her last year from Cloud’s nursery as a NB and…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/GnpbHmt6RIKLMlPEHmGcXA.md) (by SueB, 2024-09-29, 3 comments) - [Update on my orchid that got smashed after a shelf fell on it- it’s growing a flower spike and still alive? I’m not…](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/P-hYVDXjQCaMJauXxpMLXg.md) (by Matilda, 2024-09-29, 3 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ.md?cursor=mP9-FAfB-RdQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQCSMdolZV7mGA) --- _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_