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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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Landon

Can someone please help me because my orchid seeds are not growing Plz

Jbatka

I think my mother orchid needs to be repotted. Would love thoughts/advice in how to do it.

Sharon

Use Christmas shopping as a excuse for diabolical levels of orchid shopping

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Kats

Three new blooms all opened today! The first is a Phal. Sweet Memory 'Liodoro' that I'm very excited for the fragrance of, and the other two are some of my favorite grocery store phals.

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Jen

Only one bloom this year, but it’s so so fragrant at night. I think it needs a bit more light, and probably a repot. Had another direction of growth with a sheath but no buds emerged. I think I just need to provide a little different care for her to reach her full potential.

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Adam

Very good display this year!

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MeasomerPi

Vanda Ratchaburi Beauty Came home from work and found this lovely staring back at me. While I was admiring it, I was surprise by a slightly fruity smell, kinda reminiscent of grapefruit and blackberry. For the life of me, I didn’t remember it had any scent last time, but then again I’ve only had it for 10 months the or so. Then I realized I was smelling the wine I’ve been sipping on this evening. Maybe I’ve had enough for tonight. Maybe not 🍷🍷🍷

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Ms. Flowers

Happy Sunday 🥰

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Surfside Seedling

Is this a keiki? 😳 About a month ago, I noticed a new pair of leaves started growing in between the 2nd & 3rd leaves of my mom’s moth orchid instead of growing on top. If that wasn’t odd enough, they’re also growing in facing the opposite direction. I’ve never seen a keiki before, so I might just be being hopeful. I know the angles in the photos are confusing, but I tried my best. 😅

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Jen

I bought this little hybrid because of the gorgeous foliage. The tag just says ‘tea cup super mini’ but searches show similarities to Sogo Gotris x Equalacea. One post on Reddit actually looking for an ID on a look alike turned out to be purchased from the same nursery, and theirs is fragrant, so here’s hoping… nothing yet. Anyone have something similar with a potentially more accurate ID?

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Plant n00b

Hello! New to plants entirely, zero clue what I’m doing. I recently repotted it a few months ago and I think it’s doing well? But looking at everyone else’s posts, she looks… different. I’m not finding anyone who has orchids with leaves are so long or tall. I’m not sure the breed or orchid, so there’s that. Just purchased from the grocery when she was blooming 7-9 months ago. Does she look ok? Or should I be worried? Thanks in advance!

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MeasomerPi

Phalaenopsis Kaoda Twinkle “KD506” This one took its sweet time to bloom. The color is a super dark burgundy on the face, with green stripes on the back. The while lip pops against the dark petals and sepals. Totally worth the wait.

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Sinister Biscuits

My orchid had all its blooms fall off about two months ago, and it’s just the nodes now. How do I know it’s still a healthy plant if there are not flowers? Should I just move it to the graveyard?

hyacinthtea

Repotted this overwatered orchid that was super discounted at the grocery store a little while ago. It seems to be a lot happier in the orchid bark and I’m really surprised that this last bloom is still hanging on. Does anyone have tips or advice for what to do when your orchid goes into dormancy? I’m new to taking care of them :)

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Ms. Flowers

The first of many 🌺 on my Minnie. I wish I knew the exact species of Phal this is. She’s the smallest gal I have.

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Swamp Witch

Paphiopedilum Emerald Lake 200 Coelogyne rochussenii Rhyncholaeliocattleya Hey Song

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MeasomerPi

Brassolaelia Richard Mueller x Cattleya Triumphans I just adore this plant! It blooms multiple times a year and the way the bloom color evolves is fascinating. This set started out a pale peachy yellow. The petals and sepals darkened to a lemon yellow while the watermelon in the lip is intensifying. By the time the holiday is over, the flowers will probably be a yellow orange. But then again, I don’t really know because they are always a little different. So fun playing the anticipation game with this one 😁 And there is a second set of blooms setting!

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Swamp Witch

I thought I’d share this Phal I made out of pipe cleaners. I also spent way too much money on orchids this weekend at a plant show. 😬

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Joycita

Just noticed this in my moth orchid. Is this a plant pest? Should I be concerned?

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Yo Viv

I just bought this from Amazon last week. The yellow is getting worse. Is there anything I should be doing for it? How long until I put it in orchid bark?

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