Flowering plants
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I think I’m getting my first flower spike! This new growth seems rather “edged” and not like a cone so I’m crossing all my fingers. (And if it is I have NO IDEA how I did that… need to figure it out so I can do it to my other orchid too!)
My first polychilos phal, or summer bloomer if you prefer. Phalaenopsis speciosa ‘Purple mountain.’ It has 4 gorgeous flower spikes, most with tiny buds, but this one bloomed today. Just what I needed while I deal with the thrips I found on a different new acquisition. 🙄
Well, I knew it would happen eventually. One of the new orchids I brought home has what I’m pretty certain are the dreaded thrips. I have done some research, but wondered if anyone had any practical, hands on experience with what actually worked for them. Thank you in advance!
My orchid has shed all flowers. It has recently got a new leaf also. It has 3 nodes on the main stem. But between the 3rd node & the top of the stem it's turning yellow. Is this normal or does it need a cut? I am confused a bit. Please advise.
I meant to post this a while ago. This is Haraella retrocallus. The buds were on it when I received it, so I make no claim to flowering it. In fact, I mounted it on the slab of cork Upside Down😆. This is a beautiful miniature orchid and has a sweet lemony scent. I hope it forgives my embarrassing ‘faux pas.’ (Photo 3) It kinda looks like a “maroon beetle” moving into the blossom.
Hello all! Does this mean it’s already ran its course and they are all going to fall off? Or what am I doing wrong 😭 please help.
Doritaenopsis Liu’s Cute Berry ‘Orch. House’ Just as the name says, this is a cute little flower. I love the variety of color, from white to lavender to magenta, with a dot of yellow. This plant is a perfect example of not watering on a schedule. Even though it’s in the same kind of pot, same size pot and same media as its windowsill brethren, it needs water less frequently than the others.
The first flower of my resent orchid acquisition :) Love those tiny flowers :)
My orchid is taking a bath ;) One more picture of this beauty.
Ohmygosh- went to orchid fest today, came home with a bunch of plants off my wishlist. All are in bud, not bloom, so I don’t want to post them just yet… but wowsers, what a great variety they had at Hausermann’s.
I rescued an orchid today, its my first ever orchid. I do not really know what to do. The substrate was decomposed and soggy, rotting the roots a bit so I chopped the dead roots off and repotted it into mostly bark with charcoal and sphagnum. I didn’t water the substrate but i soaked the roots. Didn’t actually see any air roots, I assume the dryness of safeway got to it. Had 4 sets of leaves i trimmed the bottom off, they were completely yellow. The next 2 are in the process of yellowing off. What can I do for her??? Is this setup fine?? I’ll reply in the comments the LUX
HELP!!! I’ve had this Vanda for two years and it has flowered 3 times for me. However, in the last few days I am seeing the leaves brown on one side of the plant near the base and it is starting to spread. What is it and how do I stop it?!?
Paph. Concolor finally blooms again. Seems like it’s been a few years since its last show. I love this little slipper orchid.
Hello orchid lovers of Calgary :) I decided to try to find an experienced orchid grower who would be interested to babysit on a paid basis my entire orchid collection during the upcoming winter season. If you have enough space and energy, pest and viruses free, healthy environment, good knowledge of a different species and their needs, courage and determination, please let me know your thoughts and questions, how much would it cost etc. My collection: 21 well nourished young healthy plants including 4 weak very young plants that require intensive care. Care details, fertiliser, Planta App account will be provided to the person who is ready to do this high commitment work for me. Looking forward to your thoughts or recommendations. P.S. Will post again in October :) Thank you :)
Help! My orchid started growing out a new leaf and the leaves underneath it are wilting... I'm not sure what to do ☹️☹️
Happy to see it is blooming again after some period of me not being able to provide the best care for it. This is one of my first plants. 15 buds. Simple but beautiful orchid in my collection.
There is some bright windowsill sunshine on the cloudy and rainy day in Calgary. It was blooming for me for the whole summer.
My Orchid has shed all its flowers and had super green leaves for 2-3 months after and now the leaves are turning yellow how to I save her to hopefully get a future bloom??
First time this bloomed. It was potted Dec/21 from Cloud’s nursery. Purchased last year as NB and is right on schedule. 😀Phal. Chiada Fiona.
Does anyone know what this is on the leaf... My orchid seems super healthy apart from this.. the white residue is fungal treatment btw I applied about a week ago. It seems to have made minimal difference. I really don't want to lose her 😥
