Janakhi

9 months ago

Anyone have tips on watering? I've experimented a lot with phals, first finding out how easy it is to over water and rot the roots. So I decided to water once a week as that seemed to be when the bark would finally dry out all the way, but the leaves just wouldn't perk up all the way, which told me they were probably dehydrated. So then I tried bare roots, Hanging them up and heavily misting the roots twice a day, or when they turned silver. About 6 months of bare roots and they started growing some new leaves, even got a spike that didn't bloom, but the old leaves were still a bit shriveled/wrinkled, and the new leaves didn't grow much and weren't very firm. So, I put them back in bark, hoping it might hydrate them better, but I'm terrified of root rot lol. I now water them once a week, giving each one a 5-10 minute soak before putting it back on the rack and repeating a week later. They are potted in a clear plastic pot covered in holes for ventilation. Throughout this entire process, they've had consistent lighting and been fertilized 1-2 times a month, and never get water in the crown. I'm wondering if adding sphagnum moss might be a good idea to get it more hydrated without rotting the roots or jump starting that white mold stuff. Okay thats about it, all tips and ideas are welcome if anyone manages to read all of this! Pics attached were taken right before watering, this is as dry as they get.

Hello All, My mother just received these orchid x2 from her caregiver team yesterday. While the moss is wet, there are several roots on top of the large plant that are rotted. There are nice green roots as well. The small orchid has been jammed into the pot and also appears to have some good roots. How should I approach this? TIA.

MattL

9 months ago

Hi all! I got this mini-phal about a year ago. It bloomed nonstop from January until maybe November and at that point I noticed the leaves were starting to droop and shrivel. So I cut off the flowers because I thought maybe they were killing the plant, and for the last maybe six weeks I’ve been trying to baby it, but I’m not really detecting any improvement. It still looks sad. Additional details: - not overwatered (I think I might have underwatered previously)—it’s in a clear pot so I can make sure roots are silver before watering - potted in standard orchid mix with some coconut husk mixed in - it has its own grow light, since natural light is not the best in this location (a huge window that gets a fair amount of light but a northern exposure)

Isn’t she a beauty? It looks like she has a leaf growing on a flower stalk - is that a thing? Will it become a keiki? Never had this before but I’m so excited to have some thriving orchids!

Starry night

9 months ago

Pardon me while I scream as loud as humanly possible SHE BLOOMED

Amy

9 months ago

My little Dendrobium cork mount is considering blooming. I might get one flower this year. 😊 I’ve been struggling to get it to bloom. The cork mount has been in cooler temps for a while now (it’s been under a grow light in the garage where it’s cold). Should I bring it back to warmer temperatures (inside the house) and start fertilizing again? Should I water more frequently now too? Thanks in advance for your advice. ❤️❤️🪴❤️❤️

Love this time of year with new flower spikes & flowers oh my!

Freedomskai

9 months ago

Checked out my orchid’s root situation and I found it all tied to a plug and I had to chop a bunch of rotted roots off. Can I take it out of the plug and how do I repot safely?

Haylee

9 months ago

Hello im new to owning orchid can someone tell me what’s happening to the leaf of my orchid all the other orchid leafs are fine just this one has these spots

Naomi

9 months ago

Hi everyone, I’m having a hard time keeping my orchid healthy. I recently repotted them and realized I was overwatering them, most of the roots were rotten. I removed the rotten roots, replaced the soil (used orchid soil) and since they were still kind of moist, I skipped a watering rotation. Now the leaves and stems are dry, however I checked the soil and roots and they’re super wet and even mushy (I had to squeeze the water out of one) At this point I’m not sure if I need to water them because the stems and leaves are dry or not water them because the soil is very wet. Lastly I keep them near a window, but it’s part shade. Should I keep them outside (considering I live in FL) in order for them to get more sun?

MeasomerPi

9 months ago

Love this time of year. The collection is just popping!

GeckoMoss

9 months ago

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!

Andrea

9 months ago

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!

MattL

9 months ago

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.

Lady Lou

9 months ago

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.

Plantlife

9 months ago

My first flower! I think I may be addicted lol

Plantlife

9 months ago

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!

Amy

10 months ago

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?

Starry night

10 months ago

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 :)