MattL
Two new babies: phalaenopsis violacea and cymbidium sinense. Wish me luck, or provide advice—whichever you like!
Flowering plants
The Orchid Oasis
"The Orchid Oasis" is a community for passionate orchid lovers to share their experiences, learn from experts and connect with other enthusiasts.
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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
Rob & Joey
Hey fellow Orchid Obsessors. Recently just went to groom the roots and do a repot and my boyfriend bought terracotta as he thought that was what a lot of growers use. Reaching out to see what your thoughts are on this?
Ericha
These are my three orchids. We have had them for about 6 years just potted as shown. Not sure if I should repot them or just leave them how they are! Any advice is helpful! Thank you!
Sam
Help! A coworker put those orchid in my office to help it but it is getting worse. I don't know anything about orchids. It sits near a humidifier and is about 6ft from a south facing window. I know she told me it was recently repotted but I don't know the soil type used. I follow Plantas watering suggestions. Is this able to be saved?
Tortia
I thought my orchid had spider mites….turns out it might be thrips :’) First time dealing with indoor plant pests so any help or advice would be greatly appreciated😭🥲
Lor
Is it time to throw away my rootless orchid? 😭
Charlie
My Venus Slipper surprised me this evening with 2 new blooms, one on the way, and a teeny tiny baby spike popping up 🥹
Madderdebs
Orchid mavens…. Is the little nugget in the center something I can be excited about or not???
Thomas
Looking for advice on my orchid’s new flower spike! This one has finally started growing a flower spike. However, it is bending severely (naturally, toward the window). I have some clips and a stake that I could use to gently coerce it upright. Any tips for how I might do this? Would it be possible to redirect the spike behind this leaf, like I’ve shown in the photo? Thanks!!
Lindsey Blair
Help! The bottom leaves are turning yellow but the flowers are still blooming… Any advice? TIA 🤍🤍
