Hey I’m a new orchid owner and my orchid just developed drooping leaves and it looks like the flowers are starting to wilt. I have her in Better-Gro special orchid potting mix and I’ve lined the roots with Better- Gro orchid moss. My house stays between 67-71 degrees and I mist her every few days. She stays in the window sill in the morning before the direct sun hits and on the table about 4ft away from a tall window in the afternoons. As you can see in the pictures some of the flowers are starting to wilt. How do I get her healthy again??

More arrivals… I may have gone SLIGHTLY overboard over the holidays. Only one more set on the way

I received a new orchid as a lovely gift and really want to help it thrive. It seems very healthy at this time but I’m sure I need to repot it from the store plastic container it presently lives in. Where can I get the best advice for when and how to repot this poor baby that has been entrusted to my care?

Aria

almost 2 years ago

Advice wanted! A few weeks ago I accidentally left water sitting in the outer pot for a couple of days. I let the plant dry out for a couple weeks or so before checking the roots and watering again. Since then I’ve noticed leaves yellowing at the base of one stalk—today a second stalk. Also, it gets about 8-10 hrs directly under a grow light with my other orchids. Any suggestions?

I have not repotted this plant. It is still in the plastic drainage insert it came in. I did move it to a larger outer container with no drainage but dump the water if ever any is inside. The leaves started turning yellow after I moved it to the larger outer container. Should I move it back to the original outer container with no outer circulation? Added original pix.

Cherrybergher

almost 2 years ago

Have been experimenting with mounted orchids and it’s going well so far. Down side is I have to water them every day. Added a bit more moss today to help with some areas drying too quickly. Do you have experience with mounted orchids? Tips?

Peter

almost 2 years ago

My brasavola wistfully watching the snow come down.

Ting

almost 2 years ago

these are my two phalaenopsis moth orchids, one is orange and one is yellow! they are planted in the same planter!

suddenlyaplantperson

almost 2 years ago

Hi! My dendrobium orchid is losing its flowers for the first time, any advice for how to should go about removing them?

Peter

almost 2 years ago

Hi all. I’m new to Planta and have a question. I use plastic pots with slits for my orchids. Is it best to choose Planta’s “plastic pots” option for these plants, even though the slits allow for airflow? I don’t want to throw off Planta’s watering calculations. Thanks!

Swamp Witch

almost 2 years ago

B Little Stars is looking great!

Will this recover?

MeasomerPi

almost 2 years ago

Phalaenopsis ‘Gan Lin Rosa’ The champ is back! Not as many blooms as last time but still respectable. I love how this one starts out with a touch of rust in the petals that gradually fades letting the bold magenta shine through.

Some of the new arrivals! The rest are on their way! Very impressed with their condition considering that they were shipped in the middle of winter! 😀

Leaf🌱

almost 2 years ago

Can someone give me tips to regrow flowers on orchids

My uncle sent my spouse and I an orchid as a house warming gift. There’s a secret plastic pot inside the ceramic pot. The plastic does not have drainage, the ceramic does. How do I safely repot this guy? And care for it in general?

Kim68710

almost 2 years ago

Can anyone tell me what type of soil this is? The mini orchid I bought today is in it. Thanks 😊

Cherrybergher

almost 2 years ago

Got this as a housewarming gift last May and it’s blooming again on several spikes this time. So lush and lovely.

🌺Plant & Garden Newb

almost 2 years ago

I am determined to be successful at growing my orchids. My flowers recently died. The leaves are looking wrinkly and not stiff like a typically healthy orchid. I was thinking they weren’t getting enough light so I moved them to a south facing window. Any suggestions? I do have them in orchid soil. Do I cut the stems all the way back? Help please? 🙏🏻

rae

almost 2 years ago

hi! long time fan of orchids, long time killer of them. after a while they just seem to lose their luster over something and peter out… any advice on keeping this one going? when to repot, etc.? misting her and watering her when advised by the app!