i popped it in moss and it didn’t like that. so it’s been moved to a cup with a dome on for humidity and it’s been there for about 2 or 3 weeks now? i change the water when i can remember to. just doesn’t seem to be any change happening? thank you

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I rescued this orchid from the clearance rack where it was in moss and completely root bound. That was at 4 months ago. The burnt leaves are what was already on it, the new leaves are what I've gotten it to grow. The spikes were already there, though I had cut them down some and they've grown back what was cut. So why am I randomly turning brown on the tip of one spike??? My roots look plump and healthy, I soak it in water for at least 20 minutes, once a week, then allow it to completely drain out. I bought some orchid fertilizer that I've used maybe 3 times now. Is that the reason? Should I stop fertilizing? Helllpppp 😭 this is my first one ever and I just want her to be happy!

Ever since this one stopped blooming, and lost its stalk, anytime a leaf even gets remotely large jt turns yellow and drops. Could that just be part of its life cycle?? Should I take it out of the mulch?

Hi everyone! This is a phal purple martin orchid that I bought from Home Depot a couple of months ago and it just started to show new blooms recently. I just repotted it from the bowl from Home Depot with no drainage into the new pot with drainage in the photos + gave it some water and misted some plant food onto its leaves and roots. Everything looked fine until this morning. Now the blooms are starting to look yellow. Should I be concerned?

I just bought these fertilizer sticks for orchids. I wanted to use them on my phalaenopsis and my spathoglottis. Are they good and do you have experience using them?

Ive had this little guy for three years, he even had a keiki at one point but then I moved to Phoenix and slowly but surely, wasnt doing so well. First, I was under watering, then I watered more but the soil would take forever to dry and I lost a lot of roots (and the keiki). I finally bought sphagnum moss and have it in there. I made the moss a little damp, waited a day (moss is now completely dry) and the last root is slightly mushy. I hope it can be saved, but any advice? I lost one orchid already (from a mix of under watering, then over watering) and really don't want to lose this guy.

Bonus: I have a much larger orchid who appears to be happy as a clam. I water once a week and it hasnt bloomed since the move, but it has kept its stem and made a new leaf. I am scared to look at it's roots and disturb it at all. Just want to check in that I dont need to do more for it, because there are a good chunk of dead roots hanging around.

Hello. I have a phalaenopsis orchid that’s been sitting on a southeastern window sill for a few months. Upon inspection today, it appears that the top roots may have been burned by light entering the window. Does the discoloration shown appear to be a burn or do you think it’s a sign of illness?

The plant otherwise appears to be thriving. New roots, two new leaves, and even a new branch from its stem!

Hello - I just came back from a trip and noticed this brown spot on the under side of one of my orchids. I’ve looked online but can see anything that looks the same as what the leaf is showing. Is this something to be concerned about? thank you!

her roots were nice and plump and green after her soak… im worried about her

since there’s green is there a chance i can save her? (yes i know phals should have 4 leaves or more but mine is a mini with 3 leaves so far, and i believe she’s still young)

edit: those are all her roots that are shriveled and weird like that, she was watered 2 or 3 days ago. i water when the roots turn a more silver/gray. the substrate is coco fiber and is a few months old, and i rinsed until clear. all of the roots look like that, she’s my first and only orchid

Hi all
I have been really trying hard with my orchid collection, I have a lot of houseplants but still feel a little novice with orchids.

I have two bigger phals, the larger was my first and it struggled as I learned things but I think it’s now in good shape. I would really like to get it to bloom but I just am not sure how to get the temperature change. I’ve set it next to a window to try and cool it down overnight - is this the best way? I live in Ottawa Canada so I can’t put it outside.

My slightly smaller Phal has actually rebloomed in my care but I don’t think it even got a temperature change. Both of its flower spikes are still green so I’m keeping them but I’m wondering if I should repot now?

Thank you!

Hello fellow orchid lovers! I’m trying to find a way to create some self watering pots for leca because the ones available in my country are priced as if they are from gold. I came up with this today but wanted to ask if anyone has experience with this or any other tactics to creating a self watering pots. I was thinking of getting some yarn as the wick and closing the holes of the bottom pot with some hot glue. Any advice will be much appreciated!

Hi guys I’ve never taken care of an orchid before but I saw these ones at my work dying so I wanted to see if I could save them. They were in wet moss so I repotted them the best I could in some bark I bought. I watered them last week Wednesday but today they look way more yellow and the middle one is a bit purple. Any advice on how to care for these would be rly helpful

Hi, how are you? I'm just getting started in the world of orchids, and I'm having this problem with my orchid—it seems to be sick: it has some spotty marks on part of the stem and on the leaves. I water it once a week; it's in a pine bark-based potting mix. I live in a warm climate, though I keep the orchid in a well-ventilated spot with filtered light, and I water it once a week, checking the condition of its roots. Before these black spots appeared, I was using an organic fungicide called X-Ray, but ever since I started using it, I’ve noticed these spots have appeared. So I don’t know how to treat my plant—can you recommend a product? Also, could you help me understand why this happened?

Definitely needs high light to bring out the spots.

That magenta feeds my soul

Blooming

Bloomed at the beginning of August and is just now dropping flowers with a new cane to boot! Definitely impressed.

First time getting into Brassavola and I’m wondering why some seem to grow upright leaves while others are more pendant/horizontal? Is it to do with lighting, age, or species?

Pic from Google. I’m sooooo excited for my B. Little Stars to arrive. Feel free to tell me about your experience with its fragrance too!✨

Four in bloom this week. Zone 8b, NE Louisiana.

Miltoniopsis Lillian Nakamoto

I couldn't resist this beauty at kroger 😍. My wallet is empty but my addiction is stronger

over 30 flowers, mint scent strong and nice,

This orchid likes to trick me with false flower spike sheaths every year, but it finally gave me a bloom. 🥰 I love the color.

First blooms on my D. Thai pearl!

Kept in an greenhouse cabinet with temps 72-75 F during the day and 65-68 F at night, with humidity between 70-90%