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Hello everyone. I purchased my first Orchid today. Unfortunately I did not see it had a sick leaf because the “bag” it came it was colorful and not translucent. Can you please help me fix this?
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Thomas
What to do about these roots? My lovely orchid is thriving for the first time in a few years. It’s grown three new leaves with another one on the way, and flowered (yay!). But the roots are growing out of the pot now. I’m worried if/when I have to repot, I’ll have to cut off these roots (or else they’ll break off). I use a mix of sphagnum moss and bark. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!!
Jen
Returned after a 2 week trip in 2 different states with concern that all my orchids may have suffered without my attention. They clearly love their Auntie babysitter who looked in on them, because I was greeted with zygo blooms AND two growths on my mini mark. I *think* they are both spikes, but one was kinda giving Basel keiki vibes, so I’ll keep you posted. Either way… just a reminder that not all orchids are delicate and persnickety. Some varieties are super vigorous and resilient.
dd1704
Hello! My orchid is healthy, is growing new leaves and has crazy aerial roots. It just started growing a new one. There’s nothing I want more than for it to bloom again but it’s been over a year. Any tips to promote bloom?
Holly
Hey there! I’m posting about 2 orchids here - are any of these spots/marks cause for concern? Thanks!
Yanki
Not sure if this is savable Maybe it's the end of the cycle not sure if they supposed to last more than one summer but if it can be saved, I would love to know how Should I pull it out to check the roots? They were once beautiful and now they slowly dying😢 I don’t know generally enough about the pot it in doesn’t have drainage holes I’m sure that’s not helping . Please help🤍🩷
Silver
Any tips with using leca for orchids? I somewhat understand how to transition the plant but unsure of the watering needs after.
Mic
Anybody know what that white patch is? What should I do?
Delani
Root rot was really bad on this orchid
Sophie
Hi. Does anyone know what the white patches on my flower spike are? Thanks
Asra
Quick question on Orchids I recently bought one from a nursery , but I see that the buds are drying out instead of blooming flowers. Any idea what’s wrong
MeasomerPi
Phalaenopsis violacea indigo ‘Jia Ho Blue Moon’ I have been waiting ages for this one to open. It’s been working on this bloom since April. All that time to cook up one flower, and it’s totally worth it. The bloom is small but has an intense color and a delicate scent. Reminds me of a cross between rose and iris. Orchids are so freakin rewarding. Happy Saturday!
ARaineCloud
I’ve never owned an orchid before, but a few days ago my mother in law came home with a phalaenopsis as a gift for me! Any tips or tricks for ensuring its survival? Aside from the one super dry root on top, all of the roots are green and healthy. Is it ok to cut off the bad portion of this one root or should I leave it? Additional info; I currently have it on my bathroom counter because I read that the humidity is good for orchids, and it’s in a clear plastic pot with drainage holes set on a drip tray. It seems to be potted in a chunky orchid bark mixture. There’s a skylight above that gives a good few hours of direct sunlight a day but is mostly sitting in bright indirect light or shade depending on cloud coverage. I bottom watered her yesterday by submerging the pot in a water-filled glass to right below the lip of the pot. I washed the glass after using it and plan to reuse it every time I water my orchid. After 10 minutes, I took the pot out and placed it on the drip tray, dumping the excess water in the tray every 10 min for 30 min. Immediately after placing the pot on the drip tray, I also used a cotton cloth to dry the base of the orchid because I read that they’re prone to rotting.
Jessica
Hello! I rescued this orchid from Walmart about 3 years ago, and it hasn’t bloomed in 2 years… I have been desperately trying everything to do this plant some justice, but to no avail. I have all of these dark brown/black roots but they are not squishy, and when I cut one for science, it was still free on the inside. I suspect they are this color because I tried Water Culture, and while it hasn’t killed it, probably has made the poor plant sick. I also have this large growth within the roots that I have not found in any pictures or videos… Just would like some genuine advice about cutting roots, and the best potting situation. Thanks!
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Yay! I finally got the proper pot for my Neofinetia Falcata “Kogane Nishiki” it looks so much better! Hope my Samurai is happy! A bit of history on this orchid. A long time ago, only the Samurai were allowed to own this plant. It was that sacred. It’s in this long pot because the roots are that long and stiff. I cannot wait for it to bloom!
Jessica
Hello! Hoping this group can help - two of my orchids has developed blisters/bubbles on its leaves, one worse than the other. Is it sunburn? Something else? Thank you!!
Maze
i just set up this spot for my orchid (wanting to add more plants later on) is the light too bright? it’s on a timer so it’s not on all day but i’m just worried it’s too bright
shalynbri
Hello lovelies Quick question to the pros… I used keikei paste on my orchid and…. It really seemed to clone. So now what? One day do I separate it? Any body have success with this? What was your experience?
SueB
Tolumnia Jairak Firm “Sweet Pink So very excited about this one. This is my second non-Phalanopsis orchid that I have bloomed this year. This one is a total beauty and I can’t begin to do it justice in my photos. No fragrance just a pretty bloom. This bloom has been fully out for 3 days so they last awhile. Lots more buds and secondary branch off main stem. Soooexcited. 😀
MeasomerPi
Anyone know why the edges of a phalanopsis would turn yellow? The three top most mature leaves are exhibiting this to some degree. I’ve had the plant for over four years. Its never exhibited any signs of variegation. It’s been in this northwest window for approx 3 months. Repotted 18 months ago using a media that is mostly bark with a little sphagnum mixed in. Not currently blooming.
