J
Hello. New to plant care. How do I know if my orchid is dying or the flowers are just naturally falling off?
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SueB
New orchid bloom. Bulbophyllum “Madeline Nelson”
Jen
Loved Anastasiia’s post below showing her Oncidium Twinkle, and decided to share mine as well. I hesitate because this is her first blooming and I wasn’t really sure what to expect from it. It’s a ‘Gold’ 4N x sotoanum ‘Roy’, and looks like tiny little popcorn kernels. I don’t know if you can see from the second photo, but she has FIVE flower spikes. I am betting that the buds just won’t developed on some of them, but I’m fine with that. I am looking forward to future spectacular bloom shows when it’s a little older and stronger.
Anastasiia
Enjoying the very first opened flowers :) Hope it will brighten up your evening too ;)
Jen
This may be my all time favorite orchid. The contrast of the white petals to the sunny orange lip, the perfect tiny purple freckles, the shape and proportions of the flowers. I can’t get enough. Pretty reliable bloomer too. Sigh. She’s dreamy.
Lily
Hi guys! I have just (literally twenty minutes ago) found an abandoned orchid outside my local convenience store (BIZARRE I KNOW). The lady behind the counter had no idea how it got there but said I could take it home with me. Anyway, I didn’t take a before photo (in his pot) but to cut a long story short (I apologise) his three stems were dead to the core so I picked them off) and his root system was all over the place. This is the before, and after. I can see however new green growth. Is it possible the flower stems can grow back? I only have one other orchid, and am not a seasoned pro by ANY means. Would be grateful for any tips. He has fresh orchid potting mix and I have washed him in orchid growth liquid and water. Just for reference he was absolutely bone dry outside the shop.
pelšsy
i got this as a gift! please help me keep her new growth alive!!!!
Sharon
First bloom! 😇 They’re supposed to be white…so I’m assuming the plant was mislabeled. But hey, I won’t complain. Flowers are flowers!
Beth D
I think it’s finally happening! After managing to kill many orchids over the years, I do believe this one is pushing out new flower spikes!
Jen
Paphiopedilum bellatulum- been in bloom about a week. All my paphs are so slow growing, sometimes frustrating in their quirks, but always always always worth it in the end.
Our Home
Orchid Soil What is your favorite material/soil to use vs for your orchids. Is there a better mix…do you use different mixes for different plants…do you like small bark over large mix bark…etc. I would like to try to create my own blend and am looking for advice. I have a Jewel Orchid, Ground Or chid and others…excited to hear your ideas and experiences.
Kris C.
Hello hello! I received a miniature orchid last summer. It was blooming when I received it and I’ve taken care of it ever since. It’s sprouted 3 new leaves in the time I’ve had it but it hasn’t grown a flower spike since :( Should I be concerned or can it take them multiple years to bloom again? I am in SoCal if that makes a difference. Thank you!
Yo Viv
Will this lil guy survive? Rookie mistake of not repotting as soon as it came home.
Mic
Hi everyone! Hoping someone could let me know what’s going on with my phal! I usually water her with sink water.
MattL
Is my phalaenopsis “Jia Ho Moon” trying to bloom? The little bits sticking out to the left and right have been growing very slowly since…April? They don’t look like roots or leaves…but if it is blooming, isn’t it taking its sweet time?
MeasomerPi
Oncidium sphacelatum I love this time of year. Not only are the phals putting on new spikes, this one graces my home with a lovely show of yellow flowers. This is one of my favorites. This particular type of orchid was the first non-phal I was able to successfully grow and rebloom. That plant is long gone, but it started my life long love of oncidiums. Happy Sunday!
Jen
You guuuuuuuys! First flowers on this one. It’s only slightly fragrant, I’m getting a hint of that peppery zygo scent, but I’m guessing it’ll get stronger on future bloomings. There are five buds and the flowers have a really lovely deep, purpleish black tone to the petals. I thought the lip would be more red instead of a fuchsia like color, but it’s lovely. 😍
Blooming Dawn
Help! My orchid is yellowing and idk what to do! I will chop off dead roots please any advice would be great!
Blooming Dawn
HELP! my orchids are drooping please give advice on what's ewrong! I think it's the lack of sunlight or the crown!
Ek
Hii! Just got an orchid and can’t wait to care and grow it.