Kirk R
Orchids were the plants that first got me into the wonderful world of houseplants! I only have two right now but they are doing very well!
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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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MattL
My previous cymbidium did not survive my cross-country move, so I bought a cymbidium sinense (hong cao hong he) to replace it. I would love tips! It’s currently in a mix of coco chip and LECA with a moss cover. As you can see, it has a little humidifier right next to it.
Laura B
Hi, all!! Just introducing myself and showing off my orchid collection🤍 not pictured is my black and purple lady slipper (my goth queen) which will be fully open in the next day or two. All of my orchids are opening new blooms and this is my first year caring for them. So exciting to watch them grow!
Just a guy
How do you care for an orchid? And how do you know when to water it?
Sharon
The first tiny but scented bloom this year on this plant!
Jen
FIRST TIME EVER seeing this crazy Cattleya in bloom. I discovered and patiently (not so patiently) watched the bizarre little alien pod looking buds begin to form for the past month. I got it as a seedling 3 years ago, and worried I set it back last year when I repotted. The roots have almost filled up the giant pot I have it in. It’s growing about SIX new pseudobulbs, and it’s clearly mature enough to bloom so I’m hoping the future brings multiple flower spikes at the same time with all those new growths. Such an interesting orchid. 😍
Jimmy
I got an orchid however I have killed many any tips
Peter
Desperate times require desperate measures. I’ve seen this recommended. Does anyone have any advice?
Peter
My sequential bloomer is blooming bisequentially! I didn’t know they did that. Big phraggy and little phraggy sharing a spike.
Janna
Hey guys! I thought my orchid was going to bloom after two years of having it but a week after I saw these buds, they disappeared and the branch just got longer. Any advice on how to help this guy out? I’m tempted to cut back the tall stem with no branch. There are a few new roots/stems that are growing so this guy seems happy, but I’m just a little worried since the main leaves are droopy but they are kinda old so it may just be their time to go. I know this guy looks kinda crazy but it’s bc I took its poles out and let him run free. Also i know the roots are silvery right now so I just water it!
teagshae
This was my first orchid and she was thriving until winter time came and she shed all her buds and started getting floppy. I’ve been trying for months to get it healthy again but no luck. I need an experienced Orchid parent’s advice — is she save-able or should I move her to the graveyard 😭 ?
MeasomerPi
Rhynchobrassoleya Copper Queen Such an interesting flower. Comes out a rusty magenta that fade to a mustard yellow. And I love that ruffle lip
boomexa
Hi! I recently got this orchid and watered it a week ago. One side is doing super well but the other side is starting to wilt so I put it under a grow light. Does anyone have any advice for why it may be wilting? And if the grow light set-up is okay? - only a few flowers are wilting but I’m afraid that all of them will wilt and fall off
MeasomerPi
Epicattleya Comet x Rose Valley Pulled this one from the half price plant cemetery. Died back to a single cane and then BAM! two years later a lovely bouquet. Yay!
Lynnie Green Thumbs
Advice: Pot Oncidium seedling? I purchased this #Oncidium Jiaho Queen (AM yellow & black) seedling a couple of months ago. She looks ready to go into her “next stage” pot but wanted to check with my #orchids folks. It’s my first Oncidium so not sure on getting her roots fully in media or leaving them out? How much big/bigger of a pot. Is plastic with side holes ok or keep her in terracotta?
Marshall
Hello all, I got her a month ago. Is there anything I need to do now after the blooms dry?
Kiwibiwi
I’ve had this orchid for two years now and it’s bloomed only twice but has grown a lot of leaves- what can I do to get a true bloom again and is growing these leaves typical ?
Matilda
I got my first paph orchid! I would appreciate any care tips, I’ve only had phalaenopsis so far
Jas
Hi! I found this orchid it’s only the leaves and some roots I’m hoping I can save it but I’m just not quite sure what to do. Some tips would be greatly appreciated 🥰
JW
Just gifted a new orchid! Told it blooms orange and red.
