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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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inez

so I live in a camper and I left my AC off on accident twice in a row and it was around 90° inside my camper and my orchid that I bought a few days ago started to wilt, any advice on how to help

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Daisy

He’s doing great!! :D

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Danielle K

I hope my blooms last a while. These are my first orchids and they seem to like their home as I’ve been getting new buds too.

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ToriTheLibraryLady

We have a Moth Orchid at my office (a library) that has not bloomed in the longest time. Any advice to help it bloom?

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BB

new to the jewel orchid….anyone know if this little sprout on the opposite side of the pot means it needs a bigger pot?

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LilRed

Pretty new to the Orchid community, but I’ve had this one for about 8 months, around month 3 or 4, all of the flowers slowly fell off. Everything I’ve read said to trim down the stem and just wait for re-bloom… My question is how long does re-blooming usually take? (Pictures are 6 months ago vs now) (I trimmed the stem about 2 months ago and it’s grown 2 inches since.)

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MeasomerPi

I’ve been waiting on her to bloom again. Brassavola nodosa ’Little stars’ Produces a lovely fragrance at night.

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Planta member

I bought this beautiful fragrant “pansy” orchid in June. It’s labeled Miltonia. But I cant find any online which look exactly like it. Planta also wont identify it correctly. Can anyone confirm if it is a Miltonia and what sort of environment it needs to thrive? It also now has some black spots on leaves and bulb. Is that too much light or mold? Thanks!

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Zan~ Anxious Planter

Anyone know how to identity what “buds” are viable and where I should cut my losses.

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Stephanie

I bought my first ever Orchid today 😊 I am not the greatest at all with keeping plants alive so I am hoping this app with help greatly! Is there a fertilizer that is highly recommended, the app recommends that I do fertilize it in 13 days?

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Jen

Key Lime Stars. What a very strong and vigorous grower! Absolutely zero set-back since I brought her home last September. Two directions of growth. And GUYS!!! not one, but TWO little sheaths with buds forming inside. I know it’s more fun to see the flowers, but it’s cool to see how other types of orchids begin to flower if you’re just used to a phalaenopsis flower spike. Plus, I am just so excited to see what’s coming, and happy that it looks like it’s going to bloom for the first time in my care.

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Mendez Home

Ok y’all I did it. We repotted. Wish us luck. I didn’t realize it was in ALL moss, I thought there was bark in there too! Boy was I wrong 😬

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Newbee

It’s me again , Newbie, here are the pics of my three Phalaenopsis , wondering what’s happening the leaves. Needing advise and thanks

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joyful

this is my orchid and if you see closely, the petals are green at the ends.. maybe it’s moss..?

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MeasomerPi

I have a thing for yellow flowers. I don’t know why I am just now realizing that.

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Overeager Orchids

So I’ve read that the orchid needs to be reported when the media is broken down, but how do I k ow when it is broken down? I bought this amazing orchid for $5.00(what a deal!), and I’m thinking about repotting it soon, but how do I k ow if it needs repotting or not? (I used flash for the second pic because it was too dark)

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Jen

Question to those of you who have dendrobium experience… I live in the Midwest, and have heard that they need higher temps and more light than even say, cattleyas. Would I struggle to get them to bloom in my regular 68-70 degree home environment?

Catherine

Any suggestions? Is there a way to re propagate it? The last leaf broke off but the roots still look a little alive. I sprayed it with fungicide.

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Catherine

My poor orchid is struggling! I love the color and I want to save it! I lost another leave today! What do I do? I just watered it and I also checked the roots and repotted it recently. Help!!

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MeasomerPi

For such tiny flowers, the Oncidium Gold Dust pumps out the loveliest fragrance. Such a joy to have it at my desk.

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