S.R
I have two moth orchids that I want to plant together in the same planter … anything I should consider before doing it? Any different needs to consider for 2 in 1 pot?
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Henryyayyyy
Hi! I’ve been thinking about planting some orchids from seed, does anyone know what type of agar you need to have, also, does anyone have any beginner resources on growing orchids from seed
Jade
Planta told me my orchids were under watered which I find hard to believe because I soak them for a couple of hours once a week and I thought orchids didn’t like water that much. Any advice for the poor ladies? Not sure if you can see it in the picture but some leaves look like they’re rotting and the. Some are really soft, droopy and wrinkly
KillowPillow
My stelis tricostoma orchid isn’t doing to well,it didn’t like being in orchid bark so I switched to sphagnum moss and it’s still not doing well, the leaves are going to keep dying and I might loose this one😕All my orchids are doing great except for this one.
Dája
Why dose it look like its dying ¿ someone please help
Emmerson
Just repotted my orchid. Initially it was drowning in the last pot with no drainage (I had no idea). Bought proper orchid mix and a pot with lots of holes. It’s now looking worse and I don’t know if it’s under or over watered or if there’s something I’m missing. Please help!
Mia
Hey, I have just put Sphagnum moss just on the top of my orchid that's in bark. I thought it would look nicer than bark when/if it starts growing. I am wondering if anyone else has done this before or if anyone knows if it will work? Thanks!
Jen
All right you brilliant knowledgeable community, I need your help. This is my incredibly vigorous zygopetalum- the newest leaf from the (blooming) immature growth has all these black spots on it. I suspected they were caused by water trapped in the tight layers of the pseudobulb as it was growing and watered haphazardly in the nursery. The leaf with only a few of these spots had them when I bought the plant- it was then the most recent growth. Then there is the newest growth that *seems* problem free so far. So… for any of you that have dealt with this type of orchid, or these spots before… are they bacterial or fungal? Are they caused from water droplets trapped in the growths? I don’t *think* they are active infections, nor do they seem to be spreading or increasing… but ARE they active? Do I have to treat with a fungicide? 😬 Is it something that’s going to spread to the healthy new growth, or now that I’m caring for it properly, will the new leaves be less unsightly?
Delani
What do I do once my orchard flowers die?
MattL
Two new babies: phalaenopsis violacea and cymbidium sinense. Wish me luck, or provide advice—whichever you like!
Plant Lives Matter
Hey y’all, I have this dendrobium that overall seems healthy if maybe a bit over-sunned. Long story short, this was intended to be a short term placement for it during some home improvements we’re doing, so eventually it will go back to its home with less light. In the meantime, it has developed this, but I’m not sure if it’s some sort of pest or a sign of too much light. Or maybe it’s part of its natural cycle. Those black spots are hard, not scraping off. Can’t seem to find anything about this online. Anyone seen something like this before? I don’t want to make any further changes to its environment unless I have to.
MeasomerPi
Oncidium ‘Jiaho Queen’ I love coming back from a long business trip and find blooms. Especially a first timer! I bought this plant as a seedling and have been waiting (im)patiently for it to bloom. Such a cool flower and pretty big for an oncidium🙀
Zack
Hi I’m kinda new to all this and I was kinda looking for a little advice? I just bought a moth orchid from Menards and I’m not sure if I should repot it and what type of soil is best. Any help would be much appreciated thank you.
Tom
Guys I’ve just noticed my dendrobium noble flower cane has split and half detached so Ive heard you can propagate by the cane or leave it to try grow some kiekis. What do you think would be my better option? It’s nearly lost all its blooms maybe 2-3 flowers left I’ve noticed the split cane yesterday but can assume it’s been like this for a couple days
Hobby Hopper
Orchid Newb here! my friend just sent me this as a remembrance for the loss of my dog. I’ve never had orchids, I’m usually more of a tropical foliage girl. Am I correct in guessing this is a mini dendrobium? They came stuffed together with an ivy in this ceramic pot. Any tips on light requirements? Should I risk repotting as the medium it’s in looks rather dense and soggy from what I picture orchid medium to be?
Orchi
I’ve never seen a orchid do this before! Is it unusual? Two flowers grew on the same small stem and the flowers combined together! 🥺
Laura
Hi everyone I am new to orchid plants and care and I am struggling with my little one. It’s still in the same pot that I bought it in, and I’ve noticed recently that it does not have great drainage and I’m pretty sure the soil is wrong. I’ve read that repotting while in bloom is bad, but as you can see, I think she’s dying. What should I do???
D
Do I just like dry out my pants… or like do I have to re pot them an give them new dirt and everything ?
Joycita
I rescued this orchid from my community donation shelf and she thanked me by blooming for me this spring 🩷🩵
Plant.me
Hi guys! I bought my orchid two weeks ago. I repotted it because the pot was too small and the roots were coming out of it, however i didn’t cut the flower. There is one flower that is done flowering and there were two that fell off and didn’t flower at all. What can I do to keep my orchid alive? And how can I propagate it? Thanks! Pics of before and now
