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Hiya! First time orchid keeper here, just bought this beauty that was VERY helpfully just called "orchid" on its label 😂... Could someone help identify please what type of orchid exactly this is? Is it a moth orchid (there seem to be a few variants)? Welcoming any and all advice as well. Thank you!
I need some help figuring out what is wrong with my orchid. I came home and found that two of the leaves had become yellow and came off easily. The roots of the orchid look good so I’m not sure what is causing it. Any help is greatly appreciated!
It’s funny, I wrote a post here like two years ago about some new plants I got. And one of them was ripped to shreds by my cat and the other died in transit when I moved cross country, and people are finding and liking this post now and I love that but also I miss those plants.
Hey guys, I had this orchid plant ready for three years and today she looks her worst. I cut all the dead roots off and I repotted her and watered her. Is there anything I can do to keep her from dying all the way I really wish I could grow some more flowers.
Here’s my other orchid, the momma orchid. I’ve tried different mediums but finally found the right recipe of bark and watering. Her leaves have gotten bigger and stronger over time. Now she has a new stem coming out! I think it’s a new flower stem! I might have to get a stick in there to help guide it upwards. Oh, and a few new root buds poking out under the roots.
My first flower! I think I may be addicted lol
She’s been taking her time with this one, thought I would post it since it wouldn’t let me link it in the comments of the other posts I talked about her in!
I’m not sure why my Dendrobium leaves are turning purple. Is it getting too much light, too cold, winter blues?? I have a very hard time getting it to bloom and I’ve had these plants for many years. Does the plant look too immature to bloom? I’m trying to give it a cool (45-55F) and dry-ish winter to encourage it to bloom. It is under bright plant lights. The canes are small and I seem to get lots of tiny orchid baby plants, but no flowers. The moss is top dressing and the plants are in orchid bark. Can anyone help me figure out what I’m doing wrong?
New year new growth! I’d love to see any new blooms or growth on your orchids! Bonus points for vanilla planifolia (Kinda obsessed with orchids right now :)
I acquired this baby orchid in August of 2025. It took some trial and error but I think I found the right watering schedule. And now I have new growth! At first I thought it was a new flower stem, but now I think it’s a new “plant” from one of the original nodes. Should I go ahead and cut it and move it to its own pot? Any advice is appreciated! Many thanks in advance!
I need help! My dad gave me this orchid because he didn't know how to take care of it, I don't know anything about orchids. This is what it looks like.
I’m so happy I was able to get this bloom!! I’m going to be honest, orchids are not my strong suit. 🫠
My Oncidium ‘Twinkle’ orchids are blooming 😊. They have a light vanilla-ish fragrance. The bulbs are really small so I’m surprised they produced flower spikes, but I’m glad it did.
Does anyone know what a lianher lion looks like? Anyone have one they can show? Thank you!
taking care of my grandma’s orchid, my mom is somehow killing it so now it’s my responsibility. flowers are saggy, please help me!!!
My Oncidium Twinkle is starting to develop brown tips on some of the leaves. The brown tips are not crispy and dry like on a plant that isn’t getting enough humidity. It looks more like water damage and the brown tip feels mushy. I found this on three leaves. Some of the other leaves have some dark coloration (purple-ish?). What’s going on? Out of concern, I cut the affected tips off and dipped the ends in cinnamon. I also wiped all the leaves with a little alcohol on a cotton pad. No signs of insect pests that I can see. Roots seems healthy (I can see them in the clear pot; sorry no pics). Does anyone know what is causing the leaf damage? Thanks for your help
Hi fellow plant lovers 🌱 I’m new to orchids and may be on my way to killing my first one (sos please help 😭). I have a moth orchid that started dropping flowers (probably overwatered the moss). I did a rescue repotting and changed its soil to some wood chips I got at a plant store a while ago (not specific to orchids though). Since then, I’ve lost all the flowers, but the leaves are still healthy. I also see the stem is turning brown as well. What should I do from here to turn things around? Thanks in advance!
Consistently blooms for me at the holidays. A bit set back from a rough repot, but she still gave me 2 little flower spikes. I adore these tiny perfect blooms.
What are some good liquid fertilizers for a phal orchid
Can someone tell me what to do with this orchid? Its roots are growing out of the pot and I need to repot it I just need to know how. Thanks!
