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!
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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!
Michelle’s Hobby
She is blooming again this time just 1 flower. Silly orchid!
Hannah
Are these baby flower spikes or buds?!😍
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 wouldn’t bloom at all due to set back from the thrips and/or treatment and /or repotting. BUT LOOK AT HER! 😍
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?
Michelle’s 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.???
Beth D
What’s wrong with my new orchid? I got this gorgeous orchid yesterday. It was in a wrapper when I chose it so I couldn’t 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 don’t if that’s normal or not but I’m 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/doesn’t help the plant, so i’m left with not really knowing what to do? Possibly more wood instead of moss, but then my orchids dry out. Maybe that’s better though- as i’ll just water it more 🤔
Hannah
Hey orchid friends! Can someone tell me what is wrong with my roots? Alegría (her name) was purchased from the store about three weeks ago and I’ve watered it around five times. She seems healthy other than her roots.
Mama Chlo
I repotted this babe on Sunday. Is she done for? :(( I’m knew to plants. I know they’re not meant to last when you keep them in the pot from the store. I fear I might have waited too long to repot her though.
MeasomerPi
Vanda Ratchaburi Beauty I wish I had jumped into the Vanda pool sooner. They are so lovely. Makes being a pain in the tuchus to care for during the winter worth it (hope I remember that in January)
exholy
Hi orchid gang! I was gifted this beauty from my boss. I have some other epiphytes but this is my first orchid. I read a bit but always love getting some quick & dirty advice on care from y'all. Also, does the auto-identification seem correct? The roots seem to be in great condition, not overwatered. It came in orchid bark already but I moved it into a clear orchid pot for better air flow.
Adam
The colors have really popped!
MeasomerPi
Well what do I do now? My Fredclarkeara woke up a couple of months ago. I waited (im)patiently for it to produce enough growth to begin watering again. It rejoices in the glorious bounty of liquid bestowed by moi by putting on a good amount of growth. Hurrah! We are getting along great. And now I see a tiny new pseudobulb peeking out of the media. Right after I watered it. Darn it. What should I do? Continue watering? Or stop until the new one matures enough?? Will it rot??? Am I worrying needlessly?!? <deep breath> But seriously, anyone with Catasetum experience please let me know what you think. I’ve only had this guy for a couple of years so it’s still an adventure. Ugh, what a beautifully frustrating plant.
Hannah
Heya! New orchid owner here! I have some questions with mine, they seem decently healthy! Though the plant is potted in sphagnum moss, I immediately noticed that some roots were dried out. Do I clip them? Also, one of the leaves has a small crack in it, is there anything I should do to support it? Thanks!!🌸
Hunter Stone
Does any one have any good fert recommendations? The fertilizer I’ve been using I think is causing some root rot in some of my orchids.
Cat
Hi! I’m pretty new to plant care and just got my first orchid. How would you recommend watering it? Should I do 1/4 a cup weekly or water until it drains from the bottom? I’m also concerned it may have some root rot! Is there anything I should do to treat it?
Amy
My Dendrobium that is cork mounted has put out one little flower! Just one flower 🤭 and it’s on a tiny cane growing off of other tiny canes. The bigger plant hasn’t bloomed for a couple of years, maybe because it’s not getting enough dry cold weather in the fall/winter?
