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Jen
Welp, guys, I did a thing. š¬ Iāve always said that I would never try to grow mounted orchids because I know that my lifestyle would prevent me from watering properly. But Iāve been eyeing this Chiloschista Usneoides for over a year, and I couldnāt resist any longer. Otherwise known as āthe leafless orchid,ā it just seemed too cool to pass up. This particular one has tiny little leaves, but clearly photosynthesizes more through the vast root system. Iāll put a picture of what the flowers are supposed to look like in the comments. Theyāre just so tiny and sweet, and Iāve read that they smell wonderfully.
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Kathy C
My friend gave this plant to me. Does anyone know what it is? It grows like a spider plant. Thanks
Michelleās Hobby
Can anyone explain why this orchid stem in water is growing buds? And maybe leaves? I was just doing an experiment and this is happening.
LittleMorningLatte
Just got my first jewel orchid, any tips?
Michelleās Hobby
See 2 lower posts. I didnāt know how to edit post. Please help if you can. Thanks.
Michelleās Hobby
When I got them.
Michelleās Hobby
Can A Vanda Orchid be saved if the stems are yellow?? Was growing them in my bathroom with a grow light. Water them when moss is dry. My first Vandas. Sorry, it got dark outside fast. Wii post better pic.
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Michelle
I bought a grocery store orchid, itās starting to drop its flowers. Should I wait for all the flowers to drop before I repot it? Or is it telling me itās in shock so I can go ahead and do it now?
LittleMorningLatte
I just thought of something, do orchids have fruit?? They have flowers so it wouldn't be strange to think they did, but I've never seen orchid fruit. If yours has given any, show a pic!
Ana
Hello! My new-ish Orchid developed these spots on a leaf, which has now gone limp and may fall off. Does anyone recognize the spot? Should I be concerned it will spread? Thanks for any help!
MeasomerPi
Vanda Kulwadee Fragrance x Suksamran Spots
Seriously, do yourself a favor and get a Vanda. This one bloomed three months ago. How fun is that!
Michelleās Hobby
She is blooming again this time just 1 flower. Silly orchid!
Hannah
Are these baby flower spikes or buds?!š
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Jen
Some of you may remember this poor sad Cattleya that I got last year with (gasp) thrips. It was my first experience with this particular pest and I was freaked. The blooms were mutilated and deformed by those pesky buggers. But I got rid of them with the help of this group, and this year, was rewarded with a beautiful perfect flower. I was worried it wouldnāt bloom at all due to set back from the thrips and/or treatment and /or repotting. BUT LOOK AT HER! š
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Kathy C
I bought a pansy orchid last March and it is beautiful. See pix in her glory stage. I over watered her and of course it rotted. I had 3 sets of leaves left. I took her out of the pot and cut off the bad parts then let her dry for 1 days. I put her back in a pot in bark chips. This week I threw away the large stock. The other two sets do not have any roots and is not rotted. Ideas?
Michelleās Hobby
Is there a such as an orchid that never needs its stems cut to bloom?? This orchid I purchased last March has bloomed and re bloomed 3 times and still going.???
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Beth D
Whatās wrong with my new orchid?
I got this gorgeous orchid yesterday. It was in a wrapper when I chose it so I couldnāt inspect it properly. What I could see looked healthy though and it appears to have a very healthy and abundant root system with no sign of root rot.
On close inspection at home, I found this on one of the lowest leaves.
Is it a disease? Sun burn perhaps?
Any ideas on if or what I should do here?
Also the other bottom leaf has been damaged. Should I trim, remove or leave it alone?
Amy
Rootless Paph Maudiae is finally starting to growth a new root. The root is coming in above the lowest leaf. I donāt if thatās normal or not but Iām glad the plant is slowly recovering from root rot. Still keeping it in slightly damp moss with a touch of rooting hormone.
WannabPlantMom
Unfortunately, my 1st orchid has gone through massive struggles. Although, I notice with some of my others, when I water them they start to form this white fluffy mold. Hydrogen peroxide looks like it dries out/doesnāt help the plant, so iām left with not really knowing what to do? Possibly more wood instead of moss, but then my orchids dry out. Maybe thatās better though- as iāll just water it more š¤
Hannah
Hey orchid friends! Can someone tell me what is wrong with my roots? AlegrĆa (her name) was purchased from the store about three weeks ago and Iāve watered it around five times. She seems healthy other than her roots.
