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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!
B Little Stars is looking great!
Will this recover?
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! 😀
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?
Can anyone tell me what type of soil this is? The mini orchid I bought today is in it. Thanks 😊
Got this as a housewarming gift last May and it’s blooming again on several spikes this time. So lush and lovely.
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? 🙏🏻
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!
Can someone please help me because my orchid seeds are not growing Plz
I think my mother orchid needs to be repotted. Would love thoughts/advice in how to do it.
Use Christmas shopping as a excuse for diabolical levels of orchid shopping
Three new blooms all opened today! The first is a Phal. Sweet Memory 'Liodoro' that I'm very excited for the fragrance of, and the other two are some of my favorite grocery store phals.
Only one bloom this year, but it’s so so fragrant at night. I think it needs a bit more light, and probably a repot. Had another direction of growth with a sheath but no buds emerged. I think I just need to provide a little different care for her to reach her full potential.
Very good display this year!
Vanda Ratchaburi Beauty Came home from work and found this lovely staring back at me. While I was admiring it, I was surprise by a slightly fruity smell, kinda reminiscent of grapefruit and blackberry. For the life of me, I didn’t remember it had any scent last time, but then again I’ve only had it for 10 months the or so. Then I realized I was smelling the wine I’ve been sipping on this evening. Maybe I’ve had enough for tonight. Maybe not 🍷🍷🍷
Happy Sunday 🥰
Is this a keiki? 😳 About a month ago, I noticed a new pair of leaves started growing in between the 2nd & 3rd leaves of my mom’s moth orchid instead of growing on top. If that wasn’t odd enough, they’re also growing in facing the opposite direction. I’ve never seen a keiki before, so I might just be being hopeful. I know the angles in the photos are confusing, but I tried my best. 😅
