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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Wilted Orchid Flowers | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: I purchased an orchid at a deep discount from a grocery store. The reason it was so discounted is ... A: Karen, bear in mind that there is no one at the grocery store that knows how to care for orchids. ... | |
| Growing New Leaves | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: Our orchid is growing a new leaf at the top of the plant instead of the bottom. Is that a problem? A: Kelly, if you have a phalaenopsis orchid, and the new leaf is on the old flower spike, this is not ... | |
| reading material regarding orchids | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: I am new to orchid horticulture...can you recommend or suggest a book or two regarding ... A: The best beginner's book on orchid culture (my opinion) was written by the late Rebecca Tyson ... | |
| How to get phalaenopsis to bloom | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I have about 2 dozen orchids, mostly Phalaenopsis of various sizes planted in bark and kept indoors. ... A: Jeanine, Phalaenopsis usually bloom only once per year so let's address the plants that haven't ... | |
| dendrobium orchid | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: My dendrobium is in full bloom with about 20 blooms but the canes are about two feet long with no ... A: Estelle, unfortunately it is in the nature of many dendrobiums to have long canes. There also is a ... | |
| Living in a humid dorm room | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: I am looking to add a plant to my shared dorm room in San Jose, CA. The dormitory room faces north ... A: Jacob, thanks for sharing info about your growing environment. I think a phalaenopsis (moth orchid) ... | |
| baseofleavesonorchisdareyellowing | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: i have had my orchids since 11/5/2011, i have one that has finished its bloom, i have cut it back ... A: Denise, the surest way to kill an orchid is to ice it. I realize that this is an idea that is being ... | |
| Plastic pots | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: Why are plastic pots used for orchids? A: Mary Ellen, thanks for your question. Plastic pots have a number of features not possessed by clay ... | |
| Help with new orchid | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: My sister just sent the orchid attached, it is from FTD. I've always loved orchids but have no ... A: As to the name of the phalaenopsis, I could only guess and would probabky be wrong. I wish that the ... | |
| Air Roots | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I have several phalaenopsis orchids that have grown long air roots. I want and need to repot them ... A: Linda, when you unpot a plant with air roots you should soak it for at least an hour prior to ... | |
| Orchid-Frostbitten | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I left my phal orchid outside while I went away for the weekend and the temperatures got very chilly ... A: Jaclyn, I can't say there is no hope, but, I would characterize it as slim hope. Phalaenopsis need ... | |
| flowering | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: ...many thanks. Michael A: Michael, light which provides a slightly yellow appearance to the leaves is an indicator of light ... | |
| Novelty Phalaenopsis Help | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: May I know why are the lower leaves of novelty phalaenopsis turning yellow? I watered it moderately, ... A: Alfredo, it could be root rot, but, to be sure, you will need to unpot and check roots to see if ... | |
| Orchid hasn't flowers in 3 years | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: I have 2 orchids, both Phalaenopsis. One hasn't flowered in 4 years although it's leaves are green. ... A: Yes, I would assume that. Once you achieve sufficient light levels, it will still take the plant at ... | |
| Orchid hasn't flowers in 3 years | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: I have 2 orchids, both Phalaenopsis. One hasn't flowered in 4 years although it's leaves are green. ... A: Gil, the usual reason for reluctance to flower is insufficient light. If the leaves are dark green, ... | |
| yellow and black spots on oncidium | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: I'm attaching a picture of a problem that is starting with my oncidium. Leaves are starting to turn ... A: Grace, this is a common problem with oncidiums. While it is unsightly, it will not cause the orchid ... | |
| liparis grossa care | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I just purchased a pot of liparis grossa. I searched the web for the care of this orchid and so far ... A: While I have not grown this miniature species (there are 200 species of Liparis), it probably would ... | |
| 2 inflorescences on my orchid | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: I'm new to orchids and I feel that I'm dangerously close to having my phalaenopsis rebloom ... A: I would cut the old flower spike off just above the second node (ie joint). Normally this should be ... | |
| my orchid is dying | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I have nine orchids and most seem to be doing quite well. I have three that arent though. I did ... A: Al, we have a couple of unrelated issues here. The first issue deals with the flower spikes. ... | |
| Phal budding four spikes | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I live in Jacksonville, FL and I received my white phal in early September at my mother-in-law's ... A: Cathryn, I would stay away from the moss as it compacts over time and tends to remain too wet or too ... | |
| Vanda bloom Spike Dried up | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: A friend of mine has many many orchids, but recently she has been having a problem with her vandas. ... A: Marita, there are many factors involved here. Some vandas, especially Vanda coerulea and its ... | |
| Phalaenopsis potting | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: Another photo showing interior of basket. @@@@@IMAGE:92294:Orchids-727/2012/01/orchid_53.jpg##### ... A: Great question Ted. You remind me of so many other orchid growing friends who have been growing for ... | |
| Phalaenopsis potting | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: I have been growing orchids for over 40 years now. Previously, I have always potted my Phalies in ... A: Ted, phalaenopsis are part of the Vandaceous alliance and I see no reason that you can't grow them ... | |
| Orchid dormancy | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: My mother has dementia but still loves to look after her 2 orchids - however she is now struggling ... A: Phalaenopsis do not require a rest period. It is not unusual for a phal to bloom repeatedly. It ... | |
| Phal budding four spikes | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: I live in Jacksonville, FL and I received my white phal in early September at my mother-in-law's ... A: Hope you had a good Christmas and have a special new year. Clearly, your potting mix is not in the ... | |
| Phal budding four spikes | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: I live in Jacksonville, FL and I received my white phal in early September at my mother-in-law's ... A: Cathryn, the picture is very helpful. Thanks. The plant is in reasonably good shape. The motto ... | |
| Phal budding four spikes | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I live in Jacksonville, FL and I received my white phal in early September at my mother-in-law's ... A: Cathryn, thank you for the opportunity for me to comment on your plant. You mentioned that the ... | |
| Planting very small orchid plants | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I purchased very small orchid plants; sold immersed in small bottles with paraffin wax and water. ... A: Purnima, with 3-4 inch roots I would remove them from the bottle. In the process of doing this be ... | |
| repot of phal | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: Is this the time for me to repot to a bigger pot(right now it is only in 4 inches pot and they have ... A: Yes, this would be a good time to repot. You should be able to locate a small bag of fir-bark based ... | |
| Cattleya leaves problem | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: Attached is my cattleya photo. I notice some circle like sucking spot on new leaf of new shoot. ... A: Nwe, thanks for the enlarged picture. The pattern of spots suggests that this damage was done ... | |
| Anosmum care during overwintering | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: I believe I have several anosmum (hono hono) that I brought back from Hawaii in 2008. I am guessing ... A: Corinne, it sounds like you have deciduous dendrobiums. Like deciduous trees which lose their ... | |
| a mini catt-drobie hybrid is ill | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a beautiful hanging basket with three spikes and eleven different faded purple with darker ... A: BoDean, you didn't mention whether, and when, you last repotted. You also didn't mention what type ... | |
| Cattleya leaves problem | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: Attached is my cattleya photo. I notice some circle like sucking spot on new leaf of new shoot. ... A: To begin to assess this, I would need a magnified view of the leaf showing the spotting. For example ... | |
| B.Nodosa | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I bought a B.Nodosa cutting in Aug 2011. It has now two new shoots but before these two mature( ... A: I see a dark growth (ie shoot) emerging from an "eye" at the base of one old growth (right most ... | |
| Orchid Fungus-Fusarium | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: When cutting off part of an orchid which has rotted, I cut it back to clear tissue with a sterilized ... A: The diagnostic marker for fusarium wilt is the presence of pink fibrovascular bundles (xylem and ... | |
| B.Nodosa | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: I bought a B.Nodosa cutting in Aug 2011. It has now two new shoots but before these two mature( ... A: You were asking about the New shoot" at the base. B. nodosa is highly variable in its growth. The ... | |
| pot. little fortune #15 | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a pot. little fortune #15 earlier on in the summer. It grew well and put out lots of ... A: Theo, this is Brassavola nodosa x Brassavola Little Stars. My experience with B. nodosa is to grow ... | |
| Parasites on Bourbon Vanilla? | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I have had this Bourbon Vanilla for the last 5 years, it's actually three plants into one pot and ... A: Anna, I can't say for sure what it is but the damage appears similar to that caused by a leaf miner. ... | |
| pot. little fortune #15 | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a pot. little fortune #15 earlier on in the summer. It grew well and put out lots of ... A: Yes, Theo I think you have one of the more challenging types. It may be a cross between Pot Little ... | |
| pot. little fortune #15 | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a pot. little fortune #15 earlier on in the summer. It grew well and put out lots of ... A: Theo, my recollection is that this is a minicat, probably yellow with a red lip. Minicats can be ... | |
| Dendrobium starts to flower, then dries up | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: So here's what happened. I've never had this happen before, this dendrobium was chugging along and ... A: Well, so much for that idea. I assume from your remarks, that you have flowered this plant before. ... | |
| little white bugs | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a phalaenopsis orchid it's prob btw 3-6 mths old- suddenly there are all these little ... A: Kris, thank you for your questions. Those small flies, most likely "fungus gnats", are harmless and ... | |
| Dendrobium starts to flower, then dries up | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: So here's what happened. I've never had this happen before, this dendrobium was chugging along and ... A: Steve, I think that your suspicions regarding the halogen lighting may be on target-- especially if ... | |
| Dendrobium orchid | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I AM NEW AT GROWING ORCHIDS AND HAVE MY FIRST DENDROBIUM WHICH HAS DONE WELL. NOW THE BLOOMING IS ... A: There are two groups of dendrobiums. The first type prefer cooler temperatures and flowers along ... | |
| cymbidium | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: i have 5 years cymbidium experience like you i like also cymbidiums. i am interested in cymbidium ... A: Unless an orchid is registered with the Royal Horticulture Society which publishes the name. ... | |
| Orchids wilting very quickly | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I bought a pot of purple/ pink phalaepnosis a month ago and have been enjoying the blooms very much. ... A: Min, it is difficult to know the condition of the potting mix when you purchased the plant. Since ... | |
| Saving a cym after loosing leaves | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a cymbidium that has lost its leave after I wasn't careful watering, and water got into the ... A: Jennifer, I think your plant will do fine. As long as your pseudobulbs are plump and healthy, they ... | |
| Organic fertilizer | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: Which orchids are suitable for organic fertilizer? I think organic fertilizer can be used for all ... A: The use of fresh animal dung is toxic to plants. Growers use commercial grade organics that have ... | |
| Organic fertilizer | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: Which orchids are suitable for organic fertilizer? I think organic fertilizer can be used for all ... A: Yes, organic fertilizers can be used on all orchids. A master, commercial orchid grower I know, ... | |
| scale insect | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: Today I saw white scale on cattleya leaves. I'm wondering what cause them to appear on cattleya. Is ... A: Nwe, actually, cattleya and other thick leaved orchids are the favorite hosts for scale. However, ... | |
| Phalaenopsis | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: Greetings. My lovely new orchid is blooming and has lovely strong perky leaves. Overnight 2 ... A: Is there any change on the underside of the leaf opposite these upper surface changes? I see ... | |
| Phalaenopsis | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: Greetings. My lovely new orchid is blooming and has lovely strong perky leaves. Overnight 2 ... A: Joan, thanks for your question. When you say the green surface of the plant is gone, I assume you ... | |
| Jewel orchid not doing well | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: My Jewel orchid -Ludisia discolor is not doing well at all. Being terrestrial orchid ,Ludisia ... A: It should form roots and rhizomes in your potting mix if you don't let it dry out too much. If the ... | |
| Jewel orchid not doing well | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: My Jewel orchid -Ludisia discolor is not doing well at all. Being terrestrial orchid ,Ludisia ... A: Coco peat in a 1:1 ratio with perlite may be okay. I have two concerns. Sometimes, the ingredients ... | |
| Jewel orchid not doing well | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: My Jewel orchid -Ludisia discolor is not doing well at all. Being terrestrial orchid ,Ludisia ... A: Nwe, let's start out by assuming it is not a virus because, if it is, there is no cure. Also, I'm ... | |
| I think I cut my spike back to early | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: Now that I have been reading up on care of the Phal Orchid I believe I cut my flower spike back to ... A: Tracy, cutting the flower spike back will not harm your plant. Repotting your plant in fresh orchid ... | |
| Scared I killed my first Phal orcid | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: The reason I re-potted my Phal is because the roots were looking really brown and mushy, so I wanted ... A: Tracy, unlike many orchids, phalaenopsis don't have a growing season. Had you wanted to enjoy the ... | |
| My Cymbidiums needs 911 | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: and I pray that this message finds you blessed and highly favored by God. My beautiful large ... A: I have indeed been blessed by God in so many ways. Most cymbidiums like a combination of bright ... | |
| cymbidium orchid | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I have several cymbidium orchids in my yard which buds quite often but the flowers never bloom. The ... A: Sharyn, since you have several plants, you can experiment a bit. Try moving one where it will get ... | |
| Spider mite | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: How can I tell if spider mite are gone from my Phalaenopsis which has badly attacked by mite ... A: If you followed the directions for use of the insecticidal soap, it should not cause droopy leaves. ... | |
| Orchid with brown spike | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: I have just been given an orchid by a colleague who doesn't want it as she is killing it! The ... A: No need for concern Kim. It is normal for old flower spikes to die back. Some phalaenopsis types do ... | |
| Spider mite | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: How can I tell if spider mite are gone from my Phalaenopsis which has badly attacked by mite ... A: Spider mites are, indeed, difficult to eradicate without use of miticides. Kelthane is only one of ... | |
| I am worried for my orchid! | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: About a month ago i bought a Phalaenopsis and it has one stem with flowers and the other one with no ... A: Rayza, thank you for your questions. First, I know that there is a way to post pictures as many ... | |
| mtssa. C. M. Fitch | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: Received this bueaty in bloom a little over a year ago. A couple of months after the blooms died I ... A: Lisa, perhaps the most common reason for failure to flower is insufficient light. While you may ... | |
| Tiny, damaged baby Phalaenopsis! | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I recently found a tiny Phal specimen in bloom at my usual garden centre - it's only a few inches ... A: If the damaged leaf is just hanging by its threadlike veins, it is probably not getting as much ... | |
| Pregnant Phal | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I inseminated this Phalaenopsis in March and the inseminated flower is doing very well and growing ... A: Annelaure, I agree that the plant and pod are doing well. Repotting should not be attempted while ... | |
| Sunburn on freshly repotted Phal | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I caught the orchid virus about a year ago and just repotted a Phalaenopsis, 3 days ago because it ... A: Annelaurie, it is a good idea to take the plant out of the plastic bag. If damaged plant tissue is ... | |
| cattleya orchid black new growth | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: Orchid is a sophrocattleya (I THINK) from its label from the orig. grower It is potted in bark & has ... A: Karen, as a first step, I recommend growing the a the drier side. When you do water, do so just in ... | |
| Just Add Ice | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: Recently when I was in the store I saw this Orchid that claims to “just add ice” to water it. I did ... A: Alissa, I have spoken with a number of commercial and amateur growers about thee use of melting ice ... | |
| New Leaf-can I repot or prune? | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: In the first week of May I received a very large Phal as a gift. It bloomed until about mid-June, ... A: Alissa, it is not too late to repot. Be sure to soak the new orchid potting mix for a couple of ... | |
| moth orchids | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: we bought a moth orchid from the farmers market and noticed that the leaves fell off after a couple ... A: Eloisa, it is unlikely that the plant can be revived. When all leaves have been lost, it is likely ... | |
| continue symptom of orchid leaves | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I just sent the question about the leave. Today I noticed that the one with brown/red color, have ... A: Evelyn, I think there is a good chance that the "white stuff" is an infestation of mealy bug. These ... | |
| orchid leaves and blooming | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: Mr King: I had several Orchids, and one of it have brown color at the edge of the new leaf. The ... A: Evelyn, I recommend that you provide more light for your orchids. Insufficient light is the ... | |
| Beginner's orchid looks sickly | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I purchased this orchid from the store last summer. After it was done blooming, I noticed that it ... A: Sarah, from your picture, it appears that a couple of leaves are sunburned so I would back it away ... | |
| cymbidium psuedobulbs changing | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: Two of four of my large Cymbidiums plants have their psuedobulbs changing, and Im not sure if this ... A: Breann, thanks for raising this concern, I'm going to start addressing this by assuming that you ... | |
| Fertilizers | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have phals growing inside the house all year round but put my dendrobiums and cattleyas outside ... A: Corinne, Eight is marketed by Bonide, a marketer of Home and Garden products. It is available in ... | |
| What next? Flowers drooping | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I have two moth orchids. The white one has about 8 flowers of different sizes but all flowers look a ... A: The plants may be at the end of their bloom season, especially if they have been flowering for more ... | |
| mini cattleya | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a mini cattleya that after it bloomed dropped all of its leaves. I have noticed that it is ... A: Joanne, without knowing the name of the minicatt it is difficult to say. Several members of the ... | |
| orchids | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 white orchids which have brown spots on their flowers..the other pink ones i have dont !!! ... A: Candis, brown spots on flowers are usually a symptom of senescence-- reaching the end of their ... | |
| pot. little fortune 15 care guidelines | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Today I purchased a mini cattleya called pot. little fortune 15, but I want to make sure I take good ... A: I would wait to repot until you see new roots emerging from the base of the plant. That way the new ... | |
| pot. little fortune 15 care guidelines | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Today I purchased a mini cattleya called pot. little fortune 15, but I want to make sure I take good ... A: In years past, minicatts were a novelty and their reputation was tarnished because of a poor choice ... | |
| Alba version of orchids | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I'd like to ask you about the "alba" version of orchids. I was told that most of orchids have alba ... A: It's difficult to making sweeping generalizations, but, in my experience, I am inclined to believe ... | |
| Fertilizers | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I have phals growing inside the house all year round but put my dendrobiums and cattleyas outside ... A: With regard to your first followup question, there is no set date for plants to go into dormancy. ... | |
| Fertilizers | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I have phals growing inside the house all year round but put my dendrobiums and cattleyas outside ... A: Corinne, your growing approaches seem fine. Feeding phals weakly with each watering is fine because ... | |
| Lady Slipper Orchid(1) | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: May I know if my Lady Slipper Orchids are healthy? The last bloom was about 8 months ago and since ... A: Your plants look healthy to me. Usually they only have one bloom period per year so there is still ... | |
| Orchid Care | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm intending to grow some orchids in my high-rise balcony in Singapore. My balcony usually receives ... A: Alfredo, since there are so many variables affecting your orchid growing, it is difficult to be very ... | |
| orchid regrowth | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: my name is Jennifer and i have a question about my phalaenopsis i hope i spelled that right. i have ... A: What you referred to as "stems" on your phalaenopsis are old flower spikes. Genetically, some ... | |
| Orchid leaves growing from spike | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I heard that these leaves growing out of the spike are not always a good thing. Can you elaborate? ... A: Robert, the phenomenon you are referring to is normal. Phalaenopsis orchids in particular have a ... | |
| D.Nicole Pelitier Orchid | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Rec'd this orchid from Hawaii, was beautiful, kept blooming for about 3 months, bloom would fall off ... A: Evelyn, this is a dendrobium orchid. Dendrobiums require a rest from watering and feeding after ... | |
| Repotting | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: How do you know if you re-potted correctly? I'm new to this and I think I'm killing my orchids so I ... A: Maria; I'll assume that you have phalaenopsis orchids. The steps I use is to first obtain some new ... | |
| white phaelenopsis orchid | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: there are some roots starting to grow over the edge of the pot. does that mean it needs to be ... A: Aleza, usually, it means that the potting mix is staying too wet. I'm assuming that you have a ... | |
| Dendrobium Id | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: May I know what's the name of this mini dendrobium of which I've grown for about 4 years? A: Alfredo, all I can tell you is that it is a mini-dendrobium phalaenopsis type. There are dozen of ... | |
| Cymbidium orchid leaf spots/tip necrosis | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: Wayne: See attached image. Small black spots (1-3mm long)appeared about 1 month ago on the older ... A: Steve, I have used Kocide (copper hydroxide) without phytochemical consequences. Be sure to follow ... | |
| Cymbidium orchid leaf spots/tip necrosis | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: Wayne: See attached image. Small black spots (1-3mm long)appeared about 1 month ago on the older ... A: Steve, unfortunately this is a fairly common problem with cymbidiums and thin leaved varieties in ... | |
| Color/spot on different places of orchid | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I saw some orchids which flowers are having exact flower color & spot. Each flower carries different ... A: As usual, thanks for your interesting questions. I believe the term "sport" could be applied to ... | |
| Flasking room tempature | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a mate who is an invalid pensioner and grows a few Orchids, his father help him set a decent ... A: Ron, thank you for your question. I have done my flasking at room temperatures (ie 72-75 degrees ... | |
| orchid | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Hey I got 2 orchid plants and one of them has brown yellow stem and I think is because I'm giving it ... A: Good to hear from you Zaida. Since you didn't state which type of orchid plant you have I'll assume ... | |
| How to rescue severely dehydrated phal | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: How to rescue severely dehydrated phalaenopsis? It's leaves are floppy now. Thanks, Nwe Lay A: Nwe, usually dehydration is either the result of root loss or a potting mix that remains too dry. In ... | |
| orchid care | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: what if you kepta Tahoma Glacier 'sugar sweet' AM/AOS in doors? how long could you keep it blooming? A: Michael, once the blooms have appeared they are likely to go to full term regardless of where you ... | |
| Dendrobrium Care(1) | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I encountered some problems with my Antelope Dendrobium, of which I've grown for about 3 years. Few ... A: The normal growth/resting cycle for a dendrobium starts with the rest period when watering is ... | |
| Dendrobrium Care(1) | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I encountered some problems with my Antelope Dendrobium, of which I've grown for about 3 years. Few ... A: The most common problem with dendrobium culture is rot. This is evidenced by canes that turned ... | |
| separation of keikis | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: King, How are you? I am a novice when in comes to the caring of orchids but somehow my plants ... A: Marianne, thank you for your question. I am well. Thank you. Keikis are best separated from the ... | |
| phal orchid, droopy leaves | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: my phal orchid flowers ok but it only had 3 leaves. All 3 were droopy and soft, then one yellowed ... A: Jan, orchids need to be grown in a well drained pot. For phals, I prefer a plastic pot. Your plants ... | |
| Orchid Care | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: Mr. King... I have a rather mysterious problem (or at least, it is mysterious to me). I keep two ... A: Kalliope, I expect that you have root problems due to a degraded potting mix. The solution is to ... | |
| cymbidium spike branching | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: wayne, i have a cymbidium that put out about 10 spikes, a few of which have a kink in them. most of ... A: Jessica, my first reaction is similar to yours: this sounds more like an oncidium. Do you have a ... | |
| Grammathophyllum leaves | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: How are you? My Grammathophyllum leaves has yellow & black spot as shown in pic. Why does it ... A: There are a couple of most-likely explanations. One is that the plant may be virused. There are ... | |
| Phal w/ offshoots | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: H Wayne, This phal has put out many mini plants for me. I've already snapped off two mini plants ... A: Rosemary, Thanks for the picture. The question to you: would you rather have a visually interesting ... | |
| Leggy Phal | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a few phals that have have grown quite leggy (too the point that they are not aesthetically ... A: Rosemary, Thank you for the picture. I would not cut any of the roots. The best solution is to repot ... | |
| dried leaves.. | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: i bought my phal about 5 months ago. it was bloomed already. after all the flowers are dead. i cut ... A: DOLL, it is helpful (and sometimes essential) to repot a phalaenopsis in fresh orchid potting mix ... | |
| Pruning dead Dendrobium Orchid canes | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: Is it safe to cut what appear to be dead dendrobium orchid canes? I have several new shoots coming ... A: Sue, dendrobium canes can be very deceptive. It is not unusual for old canes to have lost their ... | |
| Orchid | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I bought oncidium orchid with deep brown vanilla fragrant flowers a year ago; healthy,green leaves, ... A: The pin spots are likely natural and begin to occur as new growth matures. You could rub those spots ... | |
| alcra lillan oka | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: we bought one the these orchids at a flower show in full bloom about a year ago. Since the flowers ... A: If the new growths are as large or larger than the old ones, you shouldn't need to repot. Only if ... | |
| Io | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: Could you tell me the growing culture of Ionopsis & Psygmorchis Pusilla? Is the growing condition ... A: Yes, they grow under similar conditions and are called twig epiphytes. They are not easy to grow ... | |
| Why roots tip turn black? | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: How are you? Today, I noticed that some of my phalaenopsis orchid roots tip turn black. Why does ... A: I am fine, thank you. Blackened root tips usually indicate conditions that are too wet promoting ... | |
| Phals | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I have several Phals which 3 are doing great, all have put out new spikes off the old stem or a new ... A: Good questions Dixie. With regard to pot size, a rule of thumb is to repot to a pot size 1/2 - 1" ... | |
| Phals | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I have several Phals which 3 are doing great, all have put out new spikes off the old stem or a new ... A: Dixie, if the orchid is nothing special, it may not be worth the effort. In that case, cut off the ... | |
| Phals | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I have several Phals which 3 are doing great, all have put out new spikes off the old stem or a new ... A: Dixie, if you would like to have a keiki I recommend that you put your plant in near total darkness ... | |
| Orchid needs help | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a phalaenopsis after the flowers died. They are still on the stalk. She had the plant ... A: Janet, your phalaenopsis needs to be repotted in fresh orchid potting mix. Be sure the pot you use ... | |
| Orchid Bulbs | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 large pots that have orchid bulbs in them. They use to belong to my Mother-In-Law father ... A: I have a couple of suggestions: attend a meeting of the San Francisco Orchid Society and speak with ... | |
| Orchid Bulbs | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 large pots that have orchid bulbs in them. They use to belong to my Mother-In-Law father ... A: Joy, I would have to guess as to the type of orchid you have. I know that cymbidium orchids grow ... | |
| Root or Stem | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I am having the same problem as the other inquirer had. Although I have a root that appears to be ... A: Candace, in general, roots have a grey covering called a velamin and, when in active growth, have a ... | |
| am i watering too much? | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought some orchids (vanda orchid, strap leaf vanda orchid, hawaiian bamboo orchid, ... A: Allison, the time it takes for an orchid to mature to blooming size depends upon: how old the plant ... | |
| Mutation & variegated | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: Could you please explain to me the terms "Mutation & variegated" in orchid world? Thanks in advace, ... A: A mutation is a modification of one or more genes responsible for one or more characteristics of the ... | |
| Phal Orchid with Droopy leaves and withering roots | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: My Great Aunt passed away a couple of weeks ago and I inherited two of her phaleanopsis orchids from ... A: Michelle, it is clear that both plants are in need of repotting, however, for now. I would ... | |
| orchid leaves fell off | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I received what i believe is a Phalaenopsis for valentines day. It did well for a few days and then ... A: Tara, your picture shows only the flower and flower spike, but, limp leaves is the first stage in ... | |
| orchid leaves fell off | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I received what i believe is a Phalaenopsis for valentines day. It did well for a few days and then ... A: Tara, I believe that your plants are either Phalaenopsis or Doritanopsis hybrids. If the leaves ... | |
| orchid leaves fell off | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I received what i believe is a Phalaenopsis for valentines day. It did well for a few days and then ... A: Tara, I'm afraid the bad news, as you suspected, is that it is unlikely that this plant can recover. ... | |
| Keiki or flower spike | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: How are you? One of my Phal has had crown root problem. So, I keep it away from others. And I ... A: I am fine. Thank you for asking. Also, thank you for the picture. You are right that at an early ... | |
| double blossom on phaelenopsis | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: My Phalaenopsis equistris has bloomed almost continually for many years and one if its keikis has ... A: Pat, while it is not commonplace for some, or all, of the flower structures on a flower to double ... | |
| orchid | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I was upset when I felt the fir on top of my new Orchid this morning to check for water, a tiny ... A: Shirley, it might be a fungus gnat which is harmless to the orchid and thrives in old and damp ... | |
| Orchid Enquiry | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: Recently I chanced upon 2 interesting orchid: Dendrobium aphyllum and Pygmorchis Pussila sold at a ... A: Alfredo, first let me introduce you to an online site for species. It is called the "Orchid Species ... | |
| Orchid care | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a purple phalaenopsis. Over the last week I have noticed that the edges of the ... A: Brieana, I presume that there was no name tag in the pot. There is a type of coloration on a ... | |
| Orchid Identification | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Is this a terrestrial orchid? If so, how should I care for it of I were to bring it back? I found in ... A: Alfredo, continue to grow it in the "soil" in which you found it. Many orchids considered to be ... | |
| orchids reproduction | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: how can i culture reproduce my own orchids? A: Tony, it depends upon which orchids you have. A few types of orchids can produce new plants from ... | |
| nitrogen sources | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: Why is it that the preferred source of nitrogen is nitrate nitrogen? A: Scott, good question. Nitrate nitrogen is the inorganic form which is the form most easily utilized ... | |
| orchids | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: where is the cheapest place to buy in spike or flowering size orchids.I have about 70 different ... A: Cory, I too am from Wisconsin and one of the founders of the Orchid Grower's Guild that meets at ... | |
| orchids | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: where is the cheapest place to buy in spike or flowering size orchids.I have about 70 different ... A: Cory, the answer is "It depends". First, unless you want to buy sight unseen via mail order, it ... | |
| Phal orchid petals | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: So my boyfriend gifted me a beautiful pot of Phal orchids a little over a week ago and I have ... A: Brenda, there are one of two most likely answers. The first is that the flowers had been open for ... | |
| My orchid is dying! | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a beautiful orchid that has recently taken a turn for the worse... All the flowers on it have ... A: Derick, it sounds as if you do have spider mites. You could use Safer's Insecicidal Soap to spray ... | |
| What are those white spots on my potting mix? | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: Today, when I watered the Paph seedlings, I noticed that one of them has small white egg like spots ... A: It lookls a litle like snow mold which occurs when the potting mix is being kept too moist or humid. ... | |
| leaves growing on bloom stem | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have grown phalaenopsis with varying success over the years. I was recently given a new one and ... A: Nancy, it sounds if if you have a keiki. This is a plantlet growing at a node (ie joint) in the old ... | |
| orchid flower stem shrivelling | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have always had good luck with my orchids; however, this one was doing so well with a new flower ... A: Hopefully you have been using an orchid potting mix and not straight fir bark. Fir bark alone may ... | |
| Tolumnia | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm thinking to grow Tolumnia. Are they easy to grow? How to care them? And I also want to know ... A: Nwe, I do not find tolumnias easy to grow. As you may know they are called twig epiphytes and, in ... | |
| crinkled leaves | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: another question, my plant has two or three leaves that have crinkles or folds in them, what is this ... A: Tony, it is not uncommon for the thin-leaved orchids to present this problem. Usually, this is ... | |
| Dendrobium Orchid | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I just got this little one for valentine's day. And I assume because it was store bought the life of ... A: It is difficult to anticipate the length of the rest period as it may vary from one type of ... | |
| Dendrobium Orchid | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I just got this little one for valentine's day. And I assume because it was store bought the life of ... A: Good followup questions. If softening occurs, I recommmend cutting off the pseudobulb an inch or ... | |
| Dendrobium Orchid | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I just got this little one for valentine's day. And I assume because it was store bought the life of ... A: The areas shown on the pseudobulb are definitely not insect damage. It appears to be what we call ... | |
| half my new buds have turned yellow | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I got an orchid about two weeks ago and i pulled one of what i found out was an aerial root off. ... A: Nia, if you keep it on the dry side you may be able to wait to repot until it is done blooming You ... | |
| Orchid potting mix | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: Can you use the new 'Rubber Landscape Mulch' to repotting orchids without any harm to them? A: Patricia, this may be a mulch similar to the ground-up rubber tire particles available several years ... | |
| Orchid Shoot | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I have an orchid shoot with about seven leaves on it. Roots are green and healthy. when potting ... A: Muriel, I'm assuming you are referring to a phalaenopsis orchid. Roots become less brittle if they ... | |
| Orchid with drooping leaves | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: My Phalaenopsis has drooping leaves (please see attached image). Can you please advise me how to ... A: You are right about the difficulty in knowing when and how to water in sphagnum moss. First, I ... | |
| Orchid with drooping leaves | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: My Phalaenopsis has drooping leaves (please see attached image). Can you please advise me how to ... A: Your plant looks healthy, has a keiki (plantlet) growing on a old flower spike and appears to have ... | |
| Phalaenopsis repotting | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Wayne: I picked up a Phalaenopsis from Walmart today, as it was on the clearance table after ... A: Chris, I think your plant will be fine for that length of time. The rule of thumb is better dry ... | |
| Re: Dendrobrium Care(2) | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: Sir, Judging from the overall condition(refer to picture), is lack of light an issue? I thought ... A: Alfredo, if you flowered it, I wouldn't be concerned about the light level. Yes, dendrobiums do like ... | |
| yellow buds broken areial root#2 | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: This is the second pic and the buds have turned yellow and dried out. i have a third pic (let me ... A: Nia, since the buds that have dried out are at the end of the flower spike there are several ... | |
| half my new buds have turned yellow | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I got an orchid about two weeks ago and i pulled one of what i found out was an aerial root off. ... A: Nia, thank you for the picture. Your plant appears to have root rot. The potting mix has broken ... | |
| Broken Stem | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased a Phalaenopsis Orchid and I bought it because of the direction the "Stems?" were ... A: Sandra, it can't hurt to "bandage" it. As long as enough conducting vessels are still intact and ... | |
| Dendrobrium Care(1) | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I found some funny patches and ugly blotches on my orchid leaf. Is it sunburn or insect bites? I ... A: Alfredo, from what I can tell using the picture, it looks like the plant has been exposed to bright ... | |
| Phal growing slowly | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: My phals which are repotted two months ago, have a lot of new roots with green tips & some small new ... A: Congratulattions for nice looking plants. It is not unusual for newly repotted plants to take ... | |
| Orchid Help(2) | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: Sir, Your advice please. @@@@@IMAGE:73102:Orchids-727/2011/02/orchid_29.jpg##### ANSWER: The ... A: I recommend that you not use sphagnum moss as that seems to be keeping your potting mix too wet. ... | |
| Fertilizer Enquiry | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I read that fertilizers will only work if the plant is healthy. However, I bought an Orchid NRV ... A: I share you skepticism. If it's too good to be true, it probably isn't true. As you are probably ... | |
| Orchid Help(2) | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: Sir, Your advice please. A: The yellowing area of the leaf plus water droplets on the leaf suggests here that water has gotten ... | |
| Orchid Help(1) | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I found some black spots and yellowing on my orchid. Is it fungal infection? I would mist the ... A: Good to hear from you Alfredo. Thanks for the picture. I think, if you haven't unpotted the plant, ... | |
| cambria orchid | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: My plant is about two yrs old and has now got light brown on the ends of almost all the older ... A: Tony, often times. leaf-tip die off is related to salts which concentrate at the tip of the leaves. ... | |
| Orchid rebloom and prunning | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis and a Dendrobium Orchid, both have been growing new leaves since their flowers ... A: Gabriela, pruning the flowers on the dendrobium is not the reason for reduced flowering. Most ... | |
| Dry Orchid Roots Below | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: King, My husband has an orchid that he used to keep in a glass vase. Despite the nonvented ... A: It sounds as if growing the orchid in the unvented container kept the roots too wet, resulting in ... | |
| Toomuch sun for cymbidium orchard | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: What should I do with my orchards now? I went to Melbourne for the weekend and my orchards were ... A: Marie, while your plant's leaves are unsightly due to the sunburn, as long as the pseudobulbs are ... | |
| Color variation within the same orchid plant | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Recently, a second flower spike grew on one of my Phalaenopsis and to my surprise, the color of the ... A: Very good question Stephanie. I have never seen a good explanation for pigment distribution in a ... | |
| double stem on orchid | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have an orchid thats about 3 years old, it has bloomed about once every year. And this time it is ... A: Ashley, with proper care, as a plant increases in vigor, it is capable of producing more flower ... | |
| yellow leaves! | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I'm new to orchids and bought my first two in mid-December. Both looked fantastic - in flower, ... A: Barb, roots above the potting mix that are firm are fine. Usually, when they get wet, you will see ... | |
| yellow leaves! | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I'm new to orchids and bought my first two in mid-December. Both looked fantastic - in flower, ... A: Barb, thanks for the detail with your question. I recommmend thaat you remove your plants from ... | |
| spots on leaves | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: my plectrelminthus caudatus, about 5" high in 3" pot started getting these dark spots then leaf ... A: That is a much better picture. You will lose the bottom two leaves. There are early sign of ... | |
| spots on leaves | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: my plectrelminthus caudatus, about 5" high in 3" pot started getting these dark spots then leaf ... A: Bill, it is not unusual for these plants to lose a lower leaf from time to time. These plants ... | |
| oncidium alliance | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm experiencing problems with my oncidium hybrid: Wilsonara Tigersette 'Wild Court'. I purchased it ... A: You should expect pseudobulb shriveling as the plant goes through it's rest period. The new growth ... | |
| Ithink i am killing my orchids, idk if its to much heat, to much cold!!!!! PLEASE HELP ME SAVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!! | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: okay, so i went on an orchid spree and i have five now. idk what there names are they are all ... A: Mary, always good to hear from a newbe. For some successful orchid growers like your dad it is ... | |
| Phalaenopsis lost all leaves | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: One of my orchids became infested with false red spidermite. I was able to wash off the ... A: The first step in answering the question is for you to check on the roots. Dead roots are mushy and ... | |
| Cymbidium Orchard Care When Blooms Die | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: This is my first attempt at trying to keep an orchard after the blossoms have died. All the ... A: I recommend that you remove the old flower spike by cutting it off near the base of the plant. Be ... | |
| oncidium alliance | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm experiencing problems with my oncidium hybrid: Wilsonara Tigersette 'Wild Court'. I purchased it ... A: Wilsonara's are complex hybrids often created from several cool growing species. Cultural advice ... | |
| Orchid Help(1) | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I repotted my dendrobium about 2 months. Since then, it experiences shrivelling and ... A: If this is a dendrobium (most dendrobiums grow canes-- although there are some exceptions) you ... | |
| Orchid Help(2) | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: Please refer to att. image. A: This may be chemical "burning" caused by the concentration of salts statrting in the root tip. Cut ... | |
| Orchid Help(1) | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I found some brown/reddish patches on my orchid leaves. Is it sunburn/fungal infection? I've grown ... A: Alfredo, thanks for the picture attached to this question. Based upon this picture, it looks like ... | |
| How to save my Cambria Orchid | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently fell in love with and brought about a month and a half ago, a 3 spike Cambria Orchid, ... A: Sylvia, orchid flowers usually last 4-6 weeks so it appears that there is nothing wrong with your ... | |
| Maxillaria tenuifoli Help(1) | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: My Maxillaria Orchid is experiencing shrivelling and stunted growth since I repotted it with new ... A: Alfredo, it is not unusual to have the backbulbs shrivel. However, I believe your potting mix is ... | |
| flower buds not opening | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: My orchid plant has grown two new spikes with a lot of buds, but the buds are drying out and not ... A: Grace, I'm going to assume that you bought this plant in flower a year ago and it is now trying to ... | |
| orchid problemC | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: The buds at the end of the spray of orchids keep turning brown, and then shrivel up and die. The ... A: Watering and feeding is likely not a problem. I will assume that this orchid is newly purchased and ... | |
| phal in real trouble! | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a Phal I bought this last summer and it was blooming. It has looked healthy until recently, ... A: Usually, the old leaves will fall off naturally-- but not always. Dead leaves, of course, ... | |
| A new orchid shoot growing out the flower spike | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out what to do with what it appears to be a new orchid growth, about 2 leaves and ... A: Having a keiki is somewhat dependent upon genetics. Some species that are used in creating hybrids ... | |
| Phalenopsis Orchid | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: The stem, holding about 10 blooms turned from green to pinkish brown and the blooms withered all at ... A: Mary, you are right that this is unusual. Usually, flowers will fade in the same sequence in which ... | |
| Found Orchid | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I live in SE Florida and I found 2 orchids in hanging baskets that our former tenant left behind. ... A: Grace, lucky you. South Florida is a great place to grow vandas. It would be great if the tag ... | |
| phal in real trouble! | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a Phal I bought this last summer and it was blooming. It has looked healthy until recently, ... A: Kicky, good move in putting it into the bag with the damp sphagnum. I would leave it where it is ... | |
| orchid | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have inherited an orchid that looks dried out. It has three nice green leaves and one long stem ... A: Marie, your description sounds like you have a dendrobium orchid. Dendrobiums rest during part of ... | |
| milky subtance | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: My Philanopsis has a sticky, milky colored drainage coming from the flowers. Can you tell me what it ... A: Ro, you are observing plant sap leaking from the tissue. Plant sap serves the same purpose as blood ... | |
| A new orchid shoot growing out the flower spike | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out what to do with what it appears to be a new orchid growth, about 2 leaves and ... A: Yaga, this is called a keiki and, as long as it has roots, you can remove it and pot it up in a ... | |
| Unknown Orchid | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: May I know what is the name of this orchid and how to care for it? A: Alfredo, it looks like a member of the cattleya alliance. If it is, it should have pseudobulbs from ... | |
| Orchid hybridization | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I'd like to know how to hybridize orchids. I know it will be complicated. I don't know where to ... A: I don't know of any on-line sites, but I can recommend the book by the late Rebecca Tyson Northen ... | |
| dancing lady | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I found some funny spots on my dancing lady. Is it sunburn? I will attach few more pictures for your ... A: It is more l.ikely to be a fungus infection so spray the leaf with a copper based fungicide at least ... | |
| Lady Slipper Orchid | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: It has been close to 3 months since I brought my lady slipper orchids. I've repotted the plants last ... A: Unlike phalaenopsis, paphiopedilums are not in constant growth. However, it seems as though you ... | |
| Orchid Help | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: For your advice please. Thank you. @@@@@IMAGE:69615:Orchids-727/2010/12/orchid_16.jpg##### ANSWER: ... A: You may mist in the afternoon providing you circulate the air near the plant with a fan to spped up ... | |
| Orchid Help | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I found some funny colour patches on my orchid leaves( see att. image). Could it be due to ... A: This is another case of overexposure to the sun. In addition to the burn spot, some areas have a ... | |
| Orchid Help | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: For your advice please. Thank you. @@@@@IMAGE:69615:Orchids-727/2010/12/orchid_16.jpg##### ANSWER: ... A: Alfredo, all of your pictures show overexposure to light. In some cases the light raised the ... | |
| Orchid Help | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: Any idea what has happened to my orchid? Is it fungal infection? I will attach few more pictures for ... A: Alfredo, clearly, you need to protect them as suggested in my previous answer, maybe only during ... | |
| Orchid Help | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: For your advice please. Thank you. A: Same issue as on the other two plants. Any leaf that has been severly burned should be removed as ... | |
| keiki roots | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a keiki hormone,so I decided to use it on the flower stems of my phalaenopsis orchids.I cut ... A: Shad, thank you for your question. Let me describe the ideal process for keiki initiation to enable ... | |
| Orchid Help | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: For your advice please. Thanks A: Alfredo, thank you for the picture. The yellowing patch in the center could be the result of ... | |
| Orchid Help | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: King, I found some black blotches & yellowing on 2 of my orchids. The blotches have been there ... A: The picture is of a healthy plant. Clearly you have sprayed the leaves with a copper-based ... | |
| Getting new spikes on orchid plants | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have two Phalaenopsis orchid plants that were repotted in April of 2009. They are hearty plants ... A: Different growing environment, different results. You don't need to turn the heat back. If your ... | |
| Getting new spikes on orchid plants | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have two Phalaenopsis orchid plants that were repotted in April of 2009. They are hearty plants ... A: If the plant leaves look very healthy and are dark green, this usually signifies too little light ... | |
| Why are my phalaenopsis leaves splitting from the middle or at the edge? | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: Now, my phalaenopsis leaves on splits on it either at the edge or staring from middle? Is it a ... A: The splitting is not a disease but a deficiency in the biochemical makeup of the plant that results ... | |
| Watering & Fertilization orchids | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm new to orchids. I live in tropic region. I grow a few of phalaenopsis pots in my high-rise ... A: Cucu, your friend could be right, There are three general classifications for lady slippers. ... | |
| Watering & Fertilization orchids | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm new to orchids. I live in tropic region. I grow a few of phalaenopsis pots in my high-rise ... A: Dendrobiums do like a lot of light. If you have bright indirect light that might be okay. Because ... | |
| Watering & Fertilization orchids | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm new to orchids. I live in tropic region. I grow a few of phalaenopsis pots in my high-rise ... A: First, I know that temperatures can get hot in your vicinity. That may be okay if you have a ... | |
| dieing orchid | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I have an orchid that isn't looking too great. During the summer my mother was still caring for it ... A: Deva, it is likely that you have a phalaenopsis orchid. Wrinkled leaves are almost always the ... | |
| phal w/o leaves | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: Hi all the leaves of my phal fell off already bu the roots are all healthy what can I do? A: Firenze, I wish I could provide you with hope for the future of your plant. Unfortunately, usually ... | |
| Cybidiums have black spot and leaves are now brown | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: My beloved Cymbidium is going downhill fast. It is always getting black spot/ brown leaves and I am ... A: I use Kocide manufactured by DuPont. If you can't find it at your garden center you can find a ... | |
| Cybidiums have black spot and leaves are now brown | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: My beloved Cymbidium is going downhill fast. It is always getting black spot/ brown leaves and I am ... A: Megan, I have seen this occur on many cymbidiums and other thin leaved orchids including some of my ... | |
| orchids--mold on the moss | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a beautiful orchid which has presented me with 14 blooms and is producing another bud and a ... A: Margaret, please feel free to ask all of your questions. First, the mold occurs because there is ... | |
| Lady Slipper Orchid | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought 2 pots of lady slipper's orchids. The plastic growing container is getting too ... A: Alfredo, thanks for your question. Lady slippers should have a fairly complex organic growing mix. ... | |
| dead leaf | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: a leaf was snapped and has died on my orchid..what should i do and how? Do i leave it in there..take ... A: Mary, you will do no damage if you cut off the leaf where it is broken. Use a cutting instrument ... | |
| strange white residue and seed-like growth on orchid | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I bought this orchid (i think dendrobium) about 6-7 months ago, the flowers fell off soon after as ... A: Constance, the plant you have pictured is an oncidium. The flowers are generally yellow and brown. ... | |
| Orchid under a grow light | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an orchid under a grow light. Since there are not technically "seasons", will I have to force ... A: If you constantly keep the daylength two hours longer than natural daylength, it will create a ... | |
| Wilting moth orchid | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: everything else looks fine, is there something I should do? And I was wondering do I cut off the ... A: Duran, I would first check the condition of the potting mix. If it seems soil-like and tend to ... | |
| Drying out | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm really worried about my orchid because it looks like it is drying out. I've had this orchid for ... A: First, I'll make a couple of assumptions:1) you have phalaenopsis (aka moth) orchids and 2) the ... | |
| Orchid under a grow light | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I have an orchid under a grow light. Since there are not technically "seasons", will I have to force ... A: I like to set my plant light timer to about two hours more daylength than natural day length. This ... | |
| phal with no leaves | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: Hi I have a hand me down phal they are still blooming but the leaves have falln off how can I nurse ... A: Lydia, after it finishes blooming you will need to unpot it and examine the roots. Chances are that ... | |
| re-potting phalaenopsis and cymbadum | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: How do I re-pot these orchids and the best place to purchase re-potting soil A: The best orchid potting mix consists of medium fir bark particles (1/2-3/4 inch) along with other ... | |
| no blooms | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have two dendrobium orchids that refuse to bloom. It's been about a year since I bought them (in ... A: Ann, dendrobiums generally go through a rest period which, in nature, corresponds to a dry period ... | |
| Dendrobium not sending up spike | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: Although I don't expect you to remember my previous questions I sent earlier this year. I have ... A: I think you should provide minimal care to the mini-dendrobium until it shows signs of new growth. ... | |
| Dendrobium not sending up spike | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: Although I don't expect you to remember my previous questions I sent earlier this year. I have ... A: Don't be surprised if the dendrobium losses all of its leaves. That is normal. Some of these types ... | |
| Dendrobium not sending up spike | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Although I don't expect you to remember my previous questions I sent earlier this year. I have ... A: With the dendrobium, you need to reduce the watering to a bare minimum (maybe only misting). It ... | |
| Cymbidium orchids with small black spots | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I have grown Cattleya orchids for 25 years with no problems. I have a sunroom with an ultrasonic ... A: Black spot is common on cymbidium leaves and is associated with high humidity. The fact that it is ... | |
| Orchid Help | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: May I know the name of this orchid that produces fragrant yellow flowers that smell like coconut ... A: Alfredo, the fragrance and growth habit suggests that this is a maxillaria orchid. It is probably a ... | |
| phalaenopsis not flowering | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I have had a white phalaenopsis for the past two years. While flowering last season my little ... A: Charmaine, the first action I would recommend is to repot your plant if it hasn't been repotted in ... | |
| Artificial light set up for Phalaenopsis | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking to set up artificial light for Phalenopsis as there is very poor light available ... A: If you have just two or three plants for this amount of space you may be okay with the two compact ... | |
| Sterilized tools | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: What are the best ways to sterilize the scissor when repotting? If I buy the sterilized one, is ... A: The easy way to think of this is that the purpose of sterilization is to reduce the likelihood of ... | |
| sticky substance | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: one of my orchids is oozing out a sticky substance from the stems, so much so that the area around ... A: Aspet, while it is not unusual for orchid plants to "leak" plant sap (which is sticky due to its ... | |
| orchid roots | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: My orchid has what appears to be roots growing towards the ends of a couple of stalks. Can I cut ... A: If the orchid grows via canes it could be a dendrobium orchid. Dendrobiums can produce new growths ... | |
| orchids | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: My orchid leaves are wilting A: Ann, it sounds if you have root rot. Best hope is for you to repot your plant in fresh orchid ... | |
| new leaves on the stem. | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: My phalaenopis is growing on two sides on the stem new leaves. Is it possible this are new plants? ... A: Greetings Josh. Those leaves are, indeed, the first growth of new plant(s) called keikis. They ... | |
| Dying Orchid | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I have had my orchid for around 4 months. The directions that came with the orchid told me to give ... A: Erica, thanks for your question. I have no confidence in the "ice cube" method of growing orchids. ... | |
| My precious mini phal is dying! | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I purchased this mini phal earlier this year and when it was done flowering, I cut the stem nearest ... A: I only wish it had come earlier. While orchid plants may look healthy when in bloom, there is often ... | |
| spagnum moss | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I've been unable to find a place where I could buy some good spagnum moss. Can you suggest a place ... A: Doug, of the two types of sphagnum moss readily available, most growers I know rscommmend Chilean ... | |
| Sterilized tools | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: What are the best ways to sterilize the scissor when repotting? If I buy the sterilized one, is ... A: The best way to sterilize cutting instruments to avoid transmitting viruses is heat treatment. A ... | |
| Keiki's | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: My first Phal has grown quite a large Keiki. It hasn't formed any roots yet and is currently ... A: Keiki's will draw nourishment from the mother plant as long as they are attached. While they can ... | |
| Phal accident :( | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I made such a terrible mistake. In an attempt to improve my orchid’s situation I cut its two stems, ... A: Irene, there is a possibility that , if the buds are far enough along, they may open up. Try ... | |
| new or old bulbs? | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering what orchids bloom on new and which on old growth and if any will rebloom ? thanks ... A: Tom, most orchids bloom only on new growth. The two exceptions are orchids that put out new growth ... | |
| Phal accident :( | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I made such a terrible mistake. In an attempt to improve my orchid’s situation I cut its two stems, ... A: Irene, with regard to your first question, unfortunately, orchids cannot be produced from stem ... | |
| Wilted orchid | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I have a Phalaenopsis orchid that I have had for about 3 months. I have placed it in my living ... A: Tomasiena, the "ice cube" method is not a genrally accepted way to grow phalaenopsis orchids. When ... | |
| Dendrobium | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a half price Dendrobium because it looked healthy and had a nice shape to it. It now ... A: First Lilly, let me congratulate you on your bargain. The flowering habit of a dendrobium very much ... | |
| moss orchids | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: When my moss orchids finish bloom in may or june I repot them in a larger pot and move them to a ... A: John, I presume you call them moss orchids because you grow them in moss (or maybe you meant "moth" ... | |
| orchids | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: the plants that i have, have developed black looking spots on the flowers the leaves are ok, when i ... A: Brian, the spots are called petal blight caused by a Botrytis fungus. This usually occurs when the ... | |
| orchid | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: i think my orchid is dying, Ive had it for about 2 months. i have repotted it due to moldy moss in ... A: Mari, the orchid needs good roots to thrive. Any roots that are firm should be left on the plant as ... | |
| White stuff in the roots | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: A new orchid that I purchased developed a large amount of a white sand-like material around the ... A: Carla, it sounds like it might be a mealy bug attack, but I can't be sure from your description. ... | |
| Spots | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: My orchids have developed raised brownish orange spots on the leaves. There also appears to be ... A: Barbara, it is likely that your plant is infected with brown scale. This is an insect commonly ... | |
| phalaenopsis | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: why leaves in some plants become thin and floppy? Is it too hot temperatures,or too much water ... A: John, almost always the reason for this condition is found in the roots. Usually, the concern about ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis Orchid that I just purchased a couple of weeks ago. I live at the University ... A: Seth, with regard to question # 1, position the plant such that on a sunny afternoon you can see a ... | |
| sick orchid | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Received an orchid as a gift. don't know the variety. It makes large white flowers and has large, ... A: Your plant is doing just what it is programmed to do. Flowers generally open from bottom of the stem ... | |
| orchids and eggs | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have recently discovered what appear to be eggs on my orchids, small black brown eggs on the ... A: Ian, good description of a sucking insect called "scale". There are three principle stages in this ... | |
| Orchid bloom color change. | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I was given a beautiful Phalenopsis with several pink blooms that lasted for over two months. When ... A: It may be possible but I have never heard of an instance of this being attempted. Since both pink ... | |
| how do i revive my orchid? | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: i just bought my first orchid, i've always wanted one. :) unfortunately i had to leave it in the car ... A: Jaqi, I would try repotting the plant in fresh orchid potting mix. When you unpot your plant, rinse ... | |
| Orchid bloom color change. | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I was given a beautiful Phalenopsis with several pink blooms that lasted for over two months. When ... A: No Ralph, I have not heard of two different colors on different branches of the same flower spike. ... | |
| pot size | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: Ihave a bamboo orchid bulbs and how deep a pot do I need to plant them in? A: Ralph, Plant these about one inch apart and about one inch deep. You can judge the size of the pot ... | |
| night temp. | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: Any ideas on how to achieve a night temperature around 60,when the house is 70-72, and it's 80 to 85 ... A: There are several methods. If you have air conditioning, place the plant near a vent (remember that ... | |
| Dendrobium orchid | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: My orchid has sprouted these white legs with green tips at a joint of the main stem. Are these ... A: It sounds like they are roots. I would let them grow until you can train them into a separate pot. ... | |
| ORCHID EMERGENCY!!!!!!! | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm panicking!!!!! I have realized why my orchid is turning brown IT HAS FUNGUS!!!!!!!! *screams ... A: I just have two concerns about what you did: 1) If you place "crocking" in the bottom of the pot it ... | |
| ORCHID EMERGENCY!!!!!!! | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm panicking!!!!! I have realized why my orchid is turning brown IT HAS FUNGUS!!!!!!!! *screams ... A: Desirai, let's not panick. I'll assume that your orchid is a phalaenopsis orchid (otherwise called a ... | |
| Vanda flower spikes never get bigger | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I've asked about my vanda flower spikes that stay at the same point.You suggested me to do dunking ... A: My observations from the picture you sent (recognizing that photos often don't accurately reflect ... | |
| Vanda flower spikes never get bigger | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I've asked about my vanda flower spikes that stay at the same point.You suggested me to do dunking ... A: The appearance of new roots is encouraging. I take it you do not have a tree away from the house ... | |
| Vanda flower spikes never get bigger | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I've asked about my vanda flower spikes that stay at the same point.You suggested me to do dunking ... A: My intial thought on this is that 5-6 hours of light per day is the problem. This should be 15-16 ... | |
| orchid problems after lack of watering and new sprout | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I was out of town for a month and my plant sitter did not water two of my orchids during that time. ... A: Karen, I'm going to assume that the orchids you have are phalaenopsis (ie moth) orchids. If this ... | |
| Phalaenopsis tip | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know how do I procude to make a tip of a phalaenopsis in a new plant? Which ... A: The flower spike on some phalaenopsis orchids remains green after flowering. The node (ie joint) on ... | |
| Oncidium producing new plant instead of flower spike | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: Two months ago,I asked you about my Oncidium that never bloom & kept on shooting out new plants. ... A: Think of how this plant might grow in nature. While the amount of light at the latitude where this ... | |
| Orchids | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I received two pots of orchids... they lost their flowers and I've got disappointed. They are all ... A: Glori, if only the old flower spikes are dried up and some the leaves are fine, there is a good ... | |
| Oncidium producing new plant instead of flower spike | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: Two months ago,I asked you about my Oncidium that never bloom & kept on shooting out new plants. ... A: First, congratulations on the well grown plant. When it blooms it should have many flowers. As the ... | |
| Orchid Stems & Leaves | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I have 4 orchids and they have all lost their flowers. I know this is normal, as new leaves were ... A: Fei, all is well. Many phalaenopsis bloom just once from their flower spike and the spike then dies ... | |
| P. salu Peoker ~ Dead? | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: there ~ I received a Dtps. Leopard Prince orchid two years ago as a gift. I kept it in indirect ... A: Tracy, the main emphasis now should be to locate a suitable potting mix and repot your plant. The ... | |
| Text | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Do you have a good book you would recommend on breeding and care of orchids? Your answers have been ... A: Dan, the late Rebecca Tyson Northen has a book entitled "Home Orchid Growing". Her first edition ... | |
| Orchid breeding issue | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I have made several crosses and each time (so far) the flower has closed around the pollen and ... A: Dan, for new crosses, the first flowerings are usually weak and, frequently do not mature properly. ... | |
| 2 problem leaves on a thriving plant | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I was given a Phal orchid as a gift in January. The blooms have since died. I cut them off as ... A: Molly, mostly, the action you take, if any, would be for aesthetic purposes. No harm can come from ... | |
| orchid spikes | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: There is one long spike coming out of my plant. The flowers have died and fell off, do I need to cut ... A: Tracy, basically, there is no wrong way to treat an old flower spike. Some flower spikes just die ... | |
| Drying orchid flowers | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I just got married and had a bouquet of orchids. I took off all of the flowers (I had to travel ... A: Rebecca, success in drying them will depend upon the substance of the flowers. Flowers of heavy ... | |
| phalenopsis leaves | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: if the leaves have fallen off a phalenopsis, will it survive? The leaves appeared healthy but, at ... A: Amy, I'm not optimistic about survival chanes. This is black rot and it probably affected not only ... | |
| Oncidium | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: Good day, I bought my oncidium with 3 spikes and last year and this year, only one spike emerged. ... A: Good day, Sharon, and thanks for your question. First, to the oncidium. Does it have a name tag? ... | |
| Phal | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I recieved a deep purple Phal as a home warming present a few months ago. at the time it had about 6 ... A: It sounds like you over watered it for the type of potting mix it is in. If there still is at least ... | |
| Orchids | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to make my orchids have better acidity. I am using sulfur mixed with water and spraying ... A: Asley, it is not harmful to people or pets but I doubt that it will achieve the intended effect on ... | |
| Need Help with Orchid | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: My orchid only bloomed for about 2 months after purchasing it. One by one all the blooms wilted and ... A: Joyce, the bloom spike naturally dies back on many phalaenopsis hybrids. You can cut it off. It does ... | |
| Over watered | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a phal from Wal-Mart. (I know, bad place to purchase one) It had 2 flowering ... A: Jonada, orchid hybridizers often assign a cultivar name to an exceptional cultivated variety of a ... | |
| White spots on my Orchid Leaves | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed that my Orchid has this tacky white stuff on the leaves. I noticed it after the ... A: Krystal, I cannot detect the spots on your picture as I can't enlarge it. However, from your ... | |
| Phalaenopsis orchid's new leave is very small | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: My Phalaenopsis orchid's new leave is very small compared to old leaves. It has been almost 2 months ... A: If your sphagnum moss stays wet for that long, either you have very high humidity, your sphagnum ... | |
| Phalaenopsis orchid's new leave is very small | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: My Phalaenopsis orchid's new leave is very small compared to old leaves. It has been almost 2 months ... A: It is likely that the reason the new leaf is not growing as rapidly as it could is lack of feeding. ... | |
| Phalaenopsis orchid's new leave is very small | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: My Phalaenopsis orchid's new leave is very small compared to old leaves. It has been almost 2 months ... A: Your picture is alittle dark but it looks like this phal has mottled leaves. If so, that is fine, ... | |
| Brassidium | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for watering guide lines for brassidium gilded urchin which I believe is a cross. The ... A: Brassidium Gilded Urchin is a registered primary hybrid (ie cross between two species). Parents of ... | |
| How to plant Orchids in Glass Container... | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I saw a Phal. planted/displayed in a clear, glass container: the green ('air') 'roots' were all ... A: Yes, there is no end to the things to try with orchids. There are tens of thousand of different ... | |
| black spots on blossom of just bought Miltonia pansy orchid | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I was thrilled to buy my first orchid yesterday, from an orchid nursery, at an Orchid Show in NJ; a ... A: Patty, in my opinion, they should have not been selling orchids, especially pansy orchids, in that ... | |
| Lesser fowers | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: Now my dendrobium are about to flower. But, the flower spikes are carrying lesser buds compared to ... A: Most likely, the conditions under which you are flowering these plants are different in one or more ... | |
| black spots on blossom of just bought Miltonia pansy orchid | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I was thrilled to buy my first orchid yesterday, from an orchid nursery, at an Orchid Show in NJ; a ... A: Patty, if you didn't mist the plant when you got it home I would call the nursery and explain the ... | |
| Lesser fowers | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: Now my dendrobium are about to flower. But, the flower spikes are carrying lesser buds compared to ... A: A couple of questions for you. Does the dendrobium bloom on old canes or the newly formed canes? ... | |
| white orchid | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: i have just received a white orchid and it has lots of roots coming out at the top of the earth, ... A: Belinda, you should repot the plant once it has stopped flowering. It needs to be in a special ... | |
| Leaves growing from stems | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: My orchid wad in an 8" pot so it wasn't very small when I bought it (Everything is Bigger In Texas). ... A: Cindy, first let me congratulate you for your growing over the past 5 years. Phalaenopsis orchids ... | |
| My orchid is dying! | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I got an orchid, I'm not sure what kind, it has small round white petals, and I seem to be killing ... A: Briana, it is likely that you have a phalaenopsis orchid (otherwise called a moth orvhid). The ... | |
| How to plant Orchids in Glass Container... | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I saw a Phal. planted/displayed in a clear, glass container: the green ('air') 'roots' were all ... A: John, is it possible that the plant you saw was so mounted for presentation and not grown in that ... | |
| HELP! | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased an orchid and I must admit I know nothing about them. The orchid has been in my ... A: Ashley, the spot is most likely a bacterial infection. It occurs most commonly when a plant is ... | |
| Potting a Phalaenopsis | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: When I bought and repotted a grocery store phalaenopsis, I used a double pot – one unglazed pot set ... A: Cindy, you didn't mention drainage (ie the number of holes in the pot bottom) nor the type of ... | |
| Orchid Flower Drooping and Dying | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I am new to the orchid hobby but I saw that they are such magnificent flowers so I purchased one. ... A: The two most likely reasons for this are an immature plant (eg one that may be struggling with its ... | |
| Orchid Flower Drooping and Dying | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I am new to the orchid hobby but I saw that they are such magnificent flowers so I purchased one. ... A: You will find that there is no end to the challenges faced by novice and advanced grower alike, so ... | |
| browning flowers | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I purchased an orchid three weeks ago, it had about 8 flowers. It was moist when I purchased it so ... A: Jon, while I recommeend buying the plants while they are in flower, there should also be unopened ... | |
| How to cut multi-braching stem phalaenopsis | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to know how to cut phalaenopsis flower spike after flowering to re-bloom, for single spike ... A: I have seen them grown outdoors. They prefer moderate conditions so avoid bright sunlight, ... | |
| Oncidium or Odontoglossum or hybrid? | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I have the perfect container to place the phal in. Only I don't have anymore of the moss. Is there ... A: Theo, since the flowers on the end of the spike are the youngest, they may darken as they mature. It ... | |
| Limp leaves on my orchids | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: the leaves on my phill... orchids seem too limp; though one other plant has strong leaves. What do ... A: Jacqi, my guess is that you have not repotted your plants recently in fresh orchid potting mix. Old ... | |
| How to cut multi-braching stem phalaenopsis | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to know how to cut phalaenopsis flower spike after flowering to re-bloom, for single spike ... A: For cutting on either branched or unbranched spikes, cut just above the secund or third node (ie ... | |
| Paphiopedilum care | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I have about 20 paph's ranging from large multi-florals like P. Rothschildianum to small ones like ... A: Michael, it would be nice if there was a simple answer, but, that is not the case. Species, of ... | |
| Tons of roots/leaves... no flowers | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: Forgive me if you have answered this before... I have a phal that has been healthily sitting in my ... A: Travis, there are several orchid potting mixes carried by Home Depot and Lowes Garden Centers. They ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Blooms | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a phalaenopsis orchid that sent up its first bloom shoot since 2008. The shoot three flower ... A: George, it is likely that your plant hasn't yet achieved maturity and thus is not strong enough to ... | |
| Tons of roots/leaves... no flowers | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: Forgive me if you have answered this before... I have a phal that has been healthily sitting in my ... A: I wonder if you have repotted it in the past year. Sometimes aerial roots become profuse to ... | |
| Severe heat stress??? | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: King, I have had two Phalaenopsis(?) orchids living on a south-facing windowsill for nearly two ... A: Jennifer, thanks for the additional information. Since you repotted in the past 9 months, I would ... | |
| Severe heat stress??? | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: King, I have had two Phalaenopsis(?) orchids living on a south-facing windowsill for nearly two ... A: Jennifer, you didn't mention how long it has been since you repotted these plants. An annual ... | |
| Orchid does not spike | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis orchid that almost died from over watering. I reported it and removed the 2 ... A: Jennifer, first let me congratulate you on a great growing job. You didn't mention whether the ... | |
| Oncidium or Odontoglossum or hybrid? | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I have the perfect container to place the phal in. Only I don't have anymore of the moss. Is there ... A: Theo, sorry about the phal.. It is always challenging to get conditions just right to grow an orchid ... | |
| baby orchid on the stick or shoot | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a baby orchid leaf coming off the shoot about 9 inches from the orginal leafs I expected it ... A: Marsha, it is a new baby orchid, called a keiki. These form at nodes or joints on the flower spike. ... | |
| New Orchid(s) | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I recently came to have possibly two phalaenopsis orchids from my local walmart. I saw them the 1st ... A: If it doesn't move, it is probably snow mold which doesn't damage the plant but is an indicator of ... | |
| moth orchid care | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I just got a moth orchid (pink) as a gift, i read some information on how to take care of it but i ... A: You can leave the aerial roots as is until you repot. There is a good chance that the type of ... | |
| moth orchid care | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I just got a moth orchid (pink) as a gift, i read some information on how to take care of it but i ... A: Min, I'll answer each of your questions in the order presented. 1. Soft water, when it comes to ... | |
| New Orchid(s) | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I recently came to have possibly two phalaenopsis orchids from my local walmart. I saw them the 1st ... A: Yes, the "leaf center turning mushy" is a sign of bacterial rot from water getting into the crown ... | |
| New Orchid(s) | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I recently came to have possibly two phalaenopsis orchids from my local walmart. I saw them the 1st ... A: Your observation about the care orchids get at big box stores is right on target. Whether Walmart, ... | |
| Orchid care!! | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I recently obtained an orchid. it is real pretty. I have a question about its roots and colors. ... A: Yes, Desi, those "appendages" are roots. They shrivel because the atmosphere outside of the pot is ... | |
| Phalaenopsis new flower died in two days | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to grow phalaenopsis indoor under artificial light as my flat is receiving very less light. ... A: The most likely answer to your first question is the one you provided. Plants in bud are ... | |
| keiki | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I started a keiki using keiki paste, now it is about 1/4 inch long and the stem has died below the ... A: Joni, at this stage, it is such a small plant I wouldn't look for any significant effects. You could ... | |
| keiki | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I started a keiki using keiki paste, now it is about 1/4 inch long and the stem has died below the ... A: As with any premature birth, the survival odds are not 100 percent. It is possible to keep it going ... | |
| growing phalaenopsis under fluorescent light | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to grow phalaenopsis indoor under artificial light as my flat is receiving very less light. ... A: You should attempt to simulate natural daylight durations. This means varying the duration by ... | |
| Orchid care | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: My Phalaenopsis is growing beautifully however I am worried about the weight of the flowers. The ... A: Claire, yea, it sounds like you need to use about a 20 inch stake for now. Use twisty ties or stake ... | |
| Mealy Bugs on Orchids | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I understand that alcohol is a good treatment, but I see bottles that are 70% 80% and 90% -- what is ... A: There are two products that I have used with success. The first is called DiSyston and comes in ... | |
| Mealy Bugs on Orchids | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I understand that alcohol is a good treatment, but I see bottles that are 70% 80% and 90% -- what is ... A: Dianne, rubbing alcohol (70%) will do the trick. However, that will only allow you to kill the ... | |
| can i save my orchid? | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: My name is Colby. I received an orchid from home depot about 1 1/2 months ago. I watered it 1 a ... A: Colby, you need to repot your plant. Locate some orchid potting mix (Home Depot should have it. ... | |
| Den. salaya fancy | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: We have a Den. Salaya Fancy that is growing off shoots from the main stems. The off shoots have ... A: Deb, it sounds as if the new shoots are growing from a node (ie joint) in the cane. If so, the new ... | |
| Cymbidium psuedobulbs | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: Can I remove the brown, dried out psuedobulbs from my cymbidium? it just finished heavy flowering, ... A: Renee, you may be able to get the powdered sulphur at a pharmacy. Check with the pharmacist. I ... | |
| orchid not blooming | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: My orchid has bloomed once in five years, the last time @ 2 years ago. Location has not changed. I ... A: Percy, yes, you should repot your plant into a larger pot using a standard orchid potting mix and a ... | |
| 4 spiked Phal. with exposing roots | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently acquired a BEAUTIFUL phalaenopsis orchid with 4 healthy spikes and flowering like crazy, ... A: Orchds tend to have aerial roots. They grow naturally on trees and so their roots are exposed to ... | |
| orchid spiking twice | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: My moth orchid has two flowering spikes at the same time. This has never happened before. Do I ... A: Lucky you Carolyn. It is not unusual for a phalaenopsis to send up two spikes-- especially on a ... | |
| Lost Leaves | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I have had this orchid (sorry...don't know name but it is the most common kind found in nurseries, ... A: Bonnie, it sounds as if you have a phalaenopsis orchid, otherwise called a moth orchid. These need ... | |
| Cymbidium psuedobulbs | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Can I remove the brown, dried out psuedobulbs from my cymbidium? it just finished heavy flowering, ... A: You certainly can remove the old dried out pseudobulbs, especially if they have collapsed and have ... | |
| How to fertilize while flowering plant & new plantlet are in the same pot? | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to ask you one more question. How to fertilize while flowering plant( or mature plant) & ... A: You live in a climate in which all of your orchids should thrive. In general, keep your open potting ... | |
| Orchid firstaid | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I found an orchid yesterday someone had dumped by the dumpster. It looks like a new discarded gift. ... A: Joy, I think I sent an answer to this question but sometimes I'm mistaken. If you didn't receive my ... | |
| Orchid firstaid | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I found an orchid yesterday someone had dumped by the dumpster. It looks like a new discarded gift. ... A: Joy, it is a phalaenopsis orchid. Unfortunately, moss is not the best growing mix for these orchids ... | |
| Orchid firstaid | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I found an orchid yesterday someone had dumped by the dumpster. It looks like a new discarded gift. ... A: Joy, it would be helpful to see the leaves. It looks like it might be a phalaenopsis orchid. If ... | |
| How to fertilize while flowering plant & new plantlet are in the same pot? | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to ask you one more question. How to fertilize while flowering plant( or mature plant) & ... A: Yes, the resting period applies to all dendrobimsa. During rest, dendrobium phalaenopsis may retain ... | |
| How to fertilize while flowering plant & new plantlet are in the same pot? | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to ask you one more question. How to fertilize while flowering plant( or mature plant) & ... A: Dendrobiums have different requirements than your oncidium (I assume you also have dendrobiums ... | |
| Oncidioum never flower | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: My oncidium never blooms. When new one is about to mature, immediately new wedge appears and later ... A: Oncidium Boissiense is a primary hybrid between the species forbesii and varicosum. If you google ... | |
| mushy leaves | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: a soil mix recomended by a rep from home depot.all of them started turning yellow.I checked the ... A: This sounds like something new-- called bacterial crown rot. This is usually the result of getting ... | |
| trimming orchid | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Your answer to my last question was very helpful so here's another! When the orchids lose their ... A: Elaine, if the spike dries up all that means is that the plant will not rebloom on that same spike. ... | |
| Oncidioum never flower | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: My oncidium never blooms. When new one is about to mature, immediately new wedge appears and later ... A: Good questions Nwe. Try not to get the plant too hot. Above 90 degrees F, photosynthesis stops so ... | |
| Oncidioum never flower | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: My oncidium never blooms. When new one is about to mature, immediately new wedge appears and later ... A: As a measure of how well your plant is growing, new pseudobulbs should grow to be as large or larger ... | |
| Phal with pink stem | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: A couple weeks ago my phalaenopsis dropped its last flower. I cut the flower spike down about ... A: Melissa, the genetic differences between phals also applies to old flower spikes. Some plants ... | |
| mushy leaves | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: a soil mix recomended by a rep from home depot.all of them started turning yellow.I checked the ... A: Diana, I hope the Home Depot representative recommended the proper potting mix for repotting your ... | |
| trimming orchid | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Your answer to my last question was very helpful so here's another! When the orchids lose their ... A: Elaine, first to your question about the old flower spike. The fate of the old flower spike is ... | |
| Bugs in soil of Orchid | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I don't know what kind of Orchid I have, it was a present and it blooms every year so I would hate ... A: Most glass pots do not have enough drainage holes to allow free exchange of air in the root zone and ... | |
| Bugs in soil of Orchid | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I don't know what kind of Orchid I have, it was a present and it blooms every year so I would hate ... A: I suspect that what you have is a fungus gnat. These live in the soil until they hatch into their ... | |
| paphiopedilum care | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: i have had a paphiopedilum for 3 years and has always flowered every year and have never cut the ... A: Wendy, it sounds as if you have a sequentially flowering paph in which each flower is followed by a ... | |
| phal with thin and fall down leaves | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: My phal has thin leaves and they are not erected. I think I overwatered it. Should I repot it ... A: Guillermo, the answer is yes. Be sure to use a commercially prepared orchid potting mix consisting ... | |
| ice orchids | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: My mom wants to know when re potting, Can you separate the plant when it has two stems, Or is it all ... A: Keith, it is unfortunate that some marketers adopted the technique of watering a plant with ice ... | |
| Care | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: should i water my Orchids with just 3 Ice cubes or more water? A: Helen, I would go with just water. You will need to water only when the potting mix is dry. If the ... | |
| den growth period and phal care | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I have the perfect container to place the phal in. Only I don't have anymore of the moss. Is there ... A: Theo, I'm not a great fan of growing in moss. I prefer standard orchid growing mix based upon fir ... | |
| Leaving dendrobiums outside during summer | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: Wayne, This is Theo again=) It seems like dendrobiums are much more difficult to maintain than ... A: Theo, with regard to the phalaenopsis, place the plant in its pot into a plastic bag or other sealed ... | |
| Slipper Orchid leaves turning upside down. | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I am 13 and have been growing orchids for two years now. I have a southeast facing window that I ... A: It is likely that leaf twisting and the cessation of blooming are unrelated. The mottled leaf ... | |
| Can you pot a cut orchid from an arrangement? | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I received an arrangement that had two orchids and some bamboo in it, they are cut off at the bottom ... A: Michelle, I have seen arrangements in the big box stores that have bamboo-like plants with orchid ... | |
| yellow leaves | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I've bought 3 orchids (pali... I think) recently. One large and 2 mini. With the large one, all ... A: Elaine, it is not unusual for the oldest (lowest leaf) to fall off. Nor is it unusual for flowers ... | |
| Leaving dendrobiums outside during summer | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Wayne, This is Theo again=) It seems like dendrobiums are much more difficult to maintain than ... A: Theo, with regard to the dendrobium, it sounds like you are doing a good job. Light grreen leaves ... | |
| Phalaenopsis cubicle care | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: Im just got intO a temporary position in San Jose, Ca and got a blooming phalaenopsis to decorate my ... A: Sol, I don't think we have a problem. The phal should do fine with the office ambient lighting. If ... | |
| phalaenopsis | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have just purchased a beautiful phalaenopsis. It was in bloom with 4 blosoms and now that I have ... A: Gay, I doubt that exposing the flowers to 50 degrees would have stressed them. What we don't know ... | |
| Orchid beginner needs help! | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I feel so silly asking some of these questions, but I am BRAND NEW at this orchid thing and would ... A: Mandy, you do need to repot your plant. Use a commercial grade of orchid potting mix that contains ... | |
| Black Champion Orchid | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I saw i picture of black champion cymbidium. do you now where i can find this? Thank you for your ... A: John, there is no cymbidium registered with the Royal Horticulure Society under that name. However, ... | |
| My Leopard Prince Orchid | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I think this guy has some root rot or something not good. I bought this orchid in December and the ... A: You definitely should repot it. Use commercial grade orchid potting mix containing some fir bark. ... | |
| Orchid looking dead | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I bought an orchid a couple weeks ago. It said on the label that it was a "just add ice orchid" and ... A: Kaitlyn, the "vines" are actually aerial roots. In nature, these orchids often grow with their ... | |
| Leaving dendrobiums outside during summer | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Wayne, This is Theo again=) It seems like dendrobiums are much more difficult to maintain than ... A: Theo, first to the dendrobium. When you move it outside, increase exposure to light gradually. ... | |
| Yellowing leaves & roting root system | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I have purchased a Cymbidium orchid today. This plant is about 3ft tall & has been planted in a 12 ... A: Jennifer, I would cut back on the watering and allow the plant to finish its flowering. It is likely ... | |
| How to make my orchids spike? | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I have two orchids that had flowers before, but they seem to have been dormant for some time and ... A: Theo, thanks for your thoughtful followup. While all stages of growth, rest, and flowering are ... | |
| phalaenopsis orchid flowers | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm very new to orchid culture and need help.I bought a moth orchid in November 2009. It was in two ... A: Yes, under the circumstances, you should repot. Be sure to use fir-bark based orchid potting mix ... | |
| How to make my orchids spike? | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I have two orchids that had flowers before, but they seem to have been dormant for some time and ... A: Theo, the usual growth habit for dendrobiums is new root and shoot growth, then a rest (which may ... | |
| Sick Phal? | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I bought a beautiful White and purple Phal from the grocery store about a month and a half ago. It ... A: Cheryl, I do not recommend growing orchids in sphagnum. Sphagnum, and other mosses, tend to ... | |
| Why is my orchid dying? | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Phal orchid about a month ago. It's in bark. I've been watering with filtered, ... A: I assume that your plant was in flower when you purchased the plant. Phal orchid flowers normally ... | |
| Orchid type | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: Wayne, I purchased a couple of orchids this weekend. One of them did not have any name tags with it ... A: Angelo, I can't tell with certainty, the name of the cattleya because there are so many white ... | |
| How to make my orchids spike? | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I have two orchids that had flowers before, but they seem to have been dormant for some time and ... A: Theo, you have two entirely different types of orchids that require different growing conditions. ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid Broken off stem | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: However I was not able to ask another question regarding my first question where you told me I could ... A: Laura, yes, Seven up would be fine. Understnd that the broken off part of the spike will not grow ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: My phalaenopsis orchid has been blooming for the past couple of years. However, this year the cat ... A: It appears that you are concerned about the original flower spike which is clamped to a bamboo stake ... | |
| dry roots | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I inherited a phalaenopsis orchid. Half of the roots are dry and withered, the other half are dry ... A: Savannah, you should obtain a bag of orchid potting mix. This can be obtained at a Lowes, Home ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: My phalaenopsis orchid has been blooming for the past couple of years. However, this year the cat ... A: Laura, flowering spike die=back is normal for most phalaenopsis orchids. You can try cutting back ... | |
| new growth on stem | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I have new growth on stem that also has what look like roots growing. I am fairly sure it is ... A: Doris, it sounds like you have is a keiki. This is a clone of the mother plant and can develop ... | |
| Flowering problem | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: Last summer I bought a cattleya in green (blc. Cornerstone) and when it bloomed one of the petals ... A: Sylvain, I don't think this is a result of anything you have done. If this is the first flowering, ... | |
| phalaenopsis | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: A couple of questions...I hope you don't mind. 1st I received a beautiful white Phalaenopsis from ... A: Margi, thanks for your questions. It is unusual to have a phalaenopsis flower last longer than 2 ... | |
| the stem & leaves are green and healthy, but all the flowers withered and fell off!! | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: Please, would you give me some advice?? About a month a go I received a beautiful Phalaenopsis ... A: Undoubtedly you have the type of orchid called a phalaenopsis orchid, commonly called the "moth ... | |
| Purple leaves | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: Wayne, I have moved my orchids to my pool area and have built a home-made shading area to that they ... A: Good to hear from you again Andelo. Sounds like you are doing a great job in caring for your ... | |
| Phalaenopsis problem | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: One of my Phalaenopsis keeps getting what I can only describe as very small brown risen spots on its ... A: Good day Mary. From your description, I believe the brown risen spots is an insect referred to as ... | |
| Please help my dying cymbidium!!!!! | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I got a gorgeous cymbidium orchid beginning Feb this year. It had three big beautiful mature bulbs ... A: Cassia, you may have a degraded potting mix. When the potting mix decays it forms more of a ... | |
| Cymbidium Dying | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I Purchased a huge pink and white Cymbidium about 8 weeks ago . i placed it in my living room which ... A: Kirsty. not to worry about the flowers. While cymbidium flowers are long lasting, they seldom last ... | |
| is it an orchid ? | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: small flower appeared in garden is it an orchid A: Can't absolutely rule it out Alan. Need a closeup of the center of the flower to see the sexual ... | |
| dying orchid | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I just received a phalaenopsis orchid as a gift, actually two. They are close together, neither in ... A: It sounds as if the plant's bloom period is almost over, so, for now, I would gather the supplies ... | |
| withering leaves on moth orchids | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: why is my orchids leaves going all soft and withering ? i dont over water. A: Jane, it is likely that your orchid has root rot. You will need to repot it in fresh orchid potting ... | |
| 4" Phalaenopis orchid | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: this is my mothers plant and shes had it on the dinning table for quite a few years. the last year ... A: Jillian, while it is natural for orchids to have aerial roots, it is also possible that, in pot ... | |
| orchid | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My daughter in law bought an orchid that is called just add ice orchid. It is watered with ice ... A: It will be green and located at the base of the plant where leaves originate. It has no distinctive ... | |
| Orchid Location | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Wayne, I have moved my orchids out to my pool area and would like to ask you a question regarding ... A: Angelo, with regard to the cattleyas, you have some fine plants. Blc Chia Lin is a named cross ... | |
| orchid propogation | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: If I put an aerial root into a pot of compost will it create a new plant that can later detatched ... A: Brian, this requires the type of phalaenopsis that produces a flower spike that remains green after ... | |
| my orchid is dying! | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought my first orchid and I think they are so beautiful but I went away for a weekend ... A: Katie, while I definitely recommend that orchids be purchased while in flower, this has its ... | |
| orchid | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: My daughter in law bought an orchid that is called just add ice orchid. It is watered with ice ... A: Laurie, don't get any more "just add ice" orchids. The use of ice to be an "automatic" watering ... | |
| Cymbidium Orchid | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I bought a very beautiful potted cymbidium orchid last week. It has flower. Now I see some thing ... A: Pargol, the leakage of sap from flowers is a common event with orchids and is not usually the result ... | |
| Jade dendrobium | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a jade dendrobium that has 4 flowered long stalks. I'm quite new for growing orchids, but ... A: Charulatha, congratulations on the great flowering. When it has finished flowering, your dendrobium ... | |
| orchid problem | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: i have a question about my orchid, it seems very healthy and it had about 4 blossoms and they died ... A: Diana, if you purchased it in flower and the flowers are now dying, there is no telling how long it ... | |
| Not sure if I should repot my orchid ? | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis orchid that I bought at the Home Depot on November, 2009. She was in bloom ... A: After you repot, the poting mix should stay wet for a least a week. After that you can feed with ... | |
| Not sure if I should repot my orchid ? | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis orchid that I bought at the Home Depot on November, 2009. She was in bloom ... A: The spike does not have buds. The swelling at the tip is just tissue needed for elongation of the ... | |
| fumigating phalaenopsis | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I am based in Vietnam and want to export orchids to Australia. I need to eradicate all insects from ... A: Paul, I certainly could recommend fumigation and/or treatment products but that, in my opinion, ... | |
| Catlleya | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I forgot to include in my first question about my catlleyas which are also outdoors.They are in ... A: The most likely reason for not setting buds is that the temperature was not low enough at the time ... | |
| Catlleya | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I forgot to include in my first question about my catlleyas which are also outdoors.They are in ... A: Tell me more Steve. Do the new growths form sheaths? Are they bifoliate or unifoliate? Are the ... | |
| branching | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: it has a very tall single stem rising straight up and at the top are a few blooms that kinda criss ... A: The picture is of a phalaenopsis orchid (commonly called the moth orchid). Hybrids of this type vary ... | |
| Vanda Terete | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have my vandas located outdoors, north east sun exposure. Is it ok to leave this plants even in ... A: Steve, thanks for clarifying the growing situation. As you have described the leaves, it sounds like ... | |
| sad, sad phalaenopsis | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I bought this orchid from a hardware/garden store and have had it for about 7 months. It was ... A: Katie, most important of all at this time is to repot the plant in a fir-bark based orchid potting ... | |
| Catlleya | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I forgot to include in my first question about my catlleyas which are also outdoors.They are in ... A: Steve, the issue here for leaving them outside is the nature and state of the potting mix. I would ... | |
| Vanda Terete | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have my vandas located outdoors, north east sun exposure. Is it ok to leave this plants even in ... A: Steve, it partly depends upon how it is potted. It should be in a basket and hung in a way that ... | |
| Water meter & planting Cattleyas | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Wayne, I went to a plant sale this weekend and purchased a couple of BLC Tatarown Green Cattleyas ... A: The injured knee is the same one that had a torn ACL 25 years ago and my experience with that is ... | |
| Water meter & planting Cattleyas | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Wayne, I went to a plant sale this weekend and purchased a couple of BLC Tatarown Green Cattleyas ... A: Angelo, first, with regard to the repotting, you didn't mention if there was new root or shoot ... | |
| Orchid Flower Size/Shape/Buds | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have recently fallen absolutely in love with orchids. I have collected 10 plants over the last ... A: Athena, first, know that the flowers brought to market are undoubtedly greenhouse raised where the ... | |
| phalaenopsis clones | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: My orchid has three clones on the flower spikes I am not sure what to do with them. I saw you posted ... A: Barbara, the clones, otherwise called keikis, should not only develop leaves, but also roots. When ... | |
| confusing blooming patterns | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: ive had this phal for a little over a month and purchased it in full bloom. it had 6 buds 4 of which ... A: Anngelina, you could be enjoying flowers for some time. It is not unusual for a flower spike to ... | |
| Strange leaves | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: At first my orchid only produced a few strappy leaves which died down and then it flowered, but this ... A: Since I don't specialize in pleiones, why don't you try Paul Cumbleton in the UK. His E-mail is ... | |
| Roots vs Bloom Stock | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a year old plant that is doing quite well in my shower. I water once a week and mist with ... A: Brad, mature roots have a covering called a velamin which is normally a greyish and will turn green ... | |
| orchids | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: How do I trim my orchid? A: Deana, normally, we don't trim orchids. I assume that you are talking about the flower spike on a ... | |
| New Phalaenopsis with many bloomed offshoots; how to care? | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I just bought this new phalaenopsis orchid from Home Depot on sale for $10. The reason for the price ... A: If a plant loses its spike, it can send out another spike in the next bloom period. This is why ... | |
| Strange leaves | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: At first my orchid only produced a few strappy leaves which died down and then it flowered, but this ... A: Kathleen, the leaf growth for this plant is indeed most peculiar. Is there any chance that the ... | |
| Strange leaves | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: At first my orchid only produced a few strappy leaves which died down and then it flowered, but this ... A: I believe you are right about the plant being a pleione. However, I think that it is a formosanum ... | |
| New Phalaenopsis with many bloomed offshoots; how to care? | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I just bought this new phalaenopsis orchid from Home Depot on sale for $10. The reason for the price ... A: Sophia, great plant rescue. Since You know about repotting, my main concern is the night temperature ... | |
| my orchid | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: This is the first orchid I have ever had. It was purchased from an ordinary supermarket. It is white ... A: Pamela, it kind of depends upon the type of orchid. Phalaenopsis or moth orchids (as they are ... | |
| ochids all have short spikes | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have bought several orchids over the years (10) and they all came with very tall spikes. They all ... A: Brenda, you just don't have greenhouse conditions which have been used to flower the plants you ... | |
| Strange leaves | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: At first my orchid only produced a few strappy leaves which died down and then it flowered, but this ... A: Kathleen, thaanks for the picture. It would have been nice to have a picture of the flower. I doubt ... | |
| dying phalaenopsis flower stalks | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: My phalaenopsis has two beautiful long stalks right now, but the stalks started to pearl with sticky ... A: Michele, there are several explanations possible but my first choice of suspects is the potting mix. ... | |
| I thought the base leaf dying was normal | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My white phalaenopsis orchid's bottom leaf was turning yellow, which I initially believed it to be ... A: Sanny, once a leaf dies, its natural protection against fungal affection is reduced. Added to this, ... | |
| My Phal has MANY dead/rotted roots; will it survive? | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I've asked you about my Phalaenopsis recently with concern about its offshoot with buds because the ... A: Sophia, under the circumstances, I would not do any more cutting than necessary. Try not to cut any ... | |
| Roots vs Bloom Stock | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a year old plant that is doing quite well in my shower. I water once a week and mist with ... A: Brad, with regard to the side sprout on the old bloom spike, it could develop into either a branch ... | |
| My Phal has MANY dead/rotted roots; will it survive? | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I've asked you about my Phalaenopsis recently with concern about its offshoot with buds because the ... A: Sophia, first to your questions about the roots. Aerial roots normally stop growing as their growth ... | |
| Orchid Identification | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: My mother-in-law passed away about 7 years ago and I inherited her outside potted orchid. It was ... A: Victoria, without seeing the plant I would have to guess that it is a cymbidium orchid. These have ... | |
| One of my orchid's leaf is limp | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Our family is raising a orchid that produces white flowers.We barely give it water twice a week,or ... A: Ellen, the best practice with orchids is to repot them annually in a special orchid potting mix. I ... | |
| Rebudding buds turning yellow | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a Phala which is 3 yrs old and bloomed for 18 mos then finished up, We cut it back and it the ... A: Eric, I recommend that you repot the plant. It should be repotted in fresh orchid potting mix after ... | |
| question about health of Phalaenopsis | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have had an orchid from the phalaenopsis genus for one year now. I am a college student and have ... A: Rachel, as long as the plant is in good overall health, it should grow new roots as soon as you can ... | |
| Measuring foot candles | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Wayne, I've been reading a book on orchids and it talks about foot candles in regards to the amount ... A: Good to hear from you Angelo. Using your camera, set the ASA film speed at 200, set the shutter ... | |
| Orchid re-blooming | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: i have a healthy orchid several years old, but has never bloomed since i first bought it. it has ... A: Allan, I will assume that you have a phalaenopsis orchid. If so, the stick would be the old bloom ... | |
| Multiple Spikes on Phalenopsis? | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: Last week I did a somewhat spur of the moment thing and bought a beautiful phalenopsis orchid from a ... A: As far as bloom spikes are concerned, on some hybrids the bloom spike dies after it has finished its ... | |
| Sick Cats | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Ok Wayne, I took your advice and looked at my cats' roots, 1, the roots are doing fine,I repotted in ... A: Marita, what you do partly depends upon whether there is new growth coming and whether there are ... | |
| SOS! Orchid underwatered, dying :( | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I am trying desperately to save my Phael. I must have been under watering it for a long time ... A: Christina, your situation suggests that you may have used straight fir bark and/or large fir bark ... | |
| Reblooming | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: My first Phal orchid has just re-bloomed for the first time. I have taken photos of each as they ... A: Yes David. The veining pattern can be different on different blooms. Sometimes it can even vary ... | |
| Raisin-looking baby bud | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: On my white phal orchid, one of the spike had a developing new bud. Now it has dried up and died ... A: Sanny, it requies a great deal of energy to produce buds and flowers. When the plant has reached ... | |
| Two flowers of mini phal dying | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: While two of my mini phal's flowers have shrivelled/wilted and died, there is still one unopened bud ... A: Sanny, repot this plant in orchid potting mix when it has lost all of its flowers. You can find ... | |
| Problem with my den eima impact | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I feed the plant on a regular basis. It has not bloomed in two years, but all my others have. Your ... A: Richard, dendrobiums require a rest period during which watering is greatly restricted and feeding ... | |
| Orchid Blooms fell off | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Phalaenopsis Orchid with a purple center for a friend for Valentines Day. It sits on the ... A: Karen, I assume the plant was in bloom when you received it. If so, there is no knowing how long it ... | |
| Using neem oil on phalaenopsis orchids | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I heard that neem oil serves as an organic and safe pesticide for all plants. Is this true and have ... A: It is likely that the plant is at the end of its flowering period and no longer producing the ... | |
| My phal's spike looks like it's dying, what will happen to the budded spike??? | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I've asked you a question regarding this very orchid about repotting it from sphagnum to a sphagnum ... A: Sophia, because repotting reqires the reestablishment of older root connections and the production ... | |
| My phal's spike looks like it's dying, what will happen to the budded spike??? | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I've asked you a question regarding this very orchid about repotting it from sphagnum to a sphagnum ... A: Sophia, the buds that are reddish will fall from the plant, which is normally part of the end of ... | |
| phal | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have two phals. They finished bloom in Jan. I watered them once a week in winter. They are both ... A: Lena, in my experience, most fresh orchid potting mix is packaged dry. If used in that form, the ... | |
| phal | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have two phals. They finished bloom in Jan. I watered them once a week in winter. They are both ... A: Lena, while some growers are successful with hydroponic culture, I would not recommend this for the ... | |
| Beautiful orchid with super chubby stems...what is it?! | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I just got a beautiful orchid but have no idea what type it is. It produces tons of lovely frilly ... A: The plant is a nobile type of dendrobium. They prefer bright and cool conditions. You can grow it ... | |
| Wrinkled Cat leaves | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have several cats ( the name tag has blc at the end) they were doing beautifully, nice light green ... A: Marita, if the wrinkled leaves are old growths, that is normal. The old growths provide nourishment ... | |
| phalaenopis | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I received this plant 2 yrs. ago with beautiful blooms then last yr. as well as this I'm getting ... A: Mary Ann, there are several possible explanations. Since you didn't mention repotting it after the ... | |
| getting to rebloom | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Dendrobium Woo Leng's short its growing great, new growth two feet tall, i've had it over ... A: Tom, then you need to focus on increasing the light level and warmth. I would also switch to a ... | |
| starting an orchid | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have an orchid stem with flowers and buds in a bouquet. Can I do something to start a plant with ... A: Janet, I'm assuming that you are referring to the flower spike of a phalaenopsis orchid-- the most ... | |
| Can I get my orchid to re root itself? | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: My dendrobrium Phal has been going through hell lately this is the same one with the buds that ... A: Cheryl, I assume that you are referring to a dendrobium with canes, but some of your commments (such ... | |
| bloom spike fails to bloom | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Baptistonia echinata that I purchaced in 2008 with a bloom spike that bloomed..I keep it ... A: Pat, there are several posible explanations. It sounds as if the plant received mixed messages. To ... | |
| vanda | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I've have had this plant three years and cant get a bloom out of it. i water and feed regularly A: Tom, I have had my best blooming success when I grow my vandaceous plants in wooden baskets. As ... | |
| getting to rebloom | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Dendrobium Woo Leng's short its growing great, new growth two feet tall, i've had it over ... A: Tom, two thoughts come to me. First, you can answer if you received it in bloom. Some dendrobiums ... | |
| help for white spots and root rot | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: a few weeks ago i received a phalaenopsis plant in the mail as a gift. It is blooming and has ... A: You have done well Chelsey. From your photo, the plant appears to have some crown rot. This can ... | |
| Root rot? | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I bought a cute little mini phal about 2 weeks ago and was pleased to see that it had about 14 ... A: The good news is that the plant still seems healthy. I would not concentrte on the buds so much at ... | |
| Root rot | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis orchid which lost it's flowers but sprouted a whole new bud which has grown ... A: It is apparent both from your description and the picture that your orchid's ptting mix has broken ... | |
| Wilsonara | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Wilsonara orchid that has one very huge dark green shoot. But, it also has three ... A: Vickie, since Wilsonara have fine (ie small diameter) roots, your potting mix may consist of ... | |
| is my Stanhopea Florida doomed? | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I got a Stanhopea Florida bulb in potted spaghnum moss not long ago, and the single leaf promptly ... A: Randy, Stanhopeas typically lose their leaves and go dormant. In a few months you should see new ... | |
| salaya sancy | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Someone gave me an orchid last summer. The blooms fell off and the canes began to cover with a dry ... A: Troy, you likely have a dendrobium orchid which is one of the most common type with canes. This ... | |
| Offshoots on my phalaenopsis | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Bought a phalaenopsis last year. After all the blooms died off, I cut back the stalks. Once a week ... A: Suzanne, It's not clear when you say you cut back the old flower spike whether you cut it all the ... | |
| pha orchids | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I do have a question as I have three wonderfully flowering plants and wonder could they be replanted ... A: Connie, they can be repotted in the same container as long as you are prepared to accept some ... | |
| HELP! | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: My Mom received and orchid plant for Mothers Day 2 years ago, It was in bloom and bloomed nicely for ... A: Sherrill, this is sure a mystery plant. If it is an orchid, it is not the kind typically found at ... | |
| Keiki growth on Moth Orchid | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a Moth Orchid with three Keikis the one at the top of the spike is about 2 inches with 3 ... A: DeLisa, it is likely that the tip of the spike will only die back to the topmost keiki. However, ... | |
| King Cymbidium pale white with pink /magenta in the middle | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I was given this king orchid as a gift and had it in south window getting morning., afternoon light. ... A: Brandi, it is not unusual to lose some buds on a newly acquired plant. Just a brief exposure to ... | |
| Phalinopsis buds dying | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I bought a phalinopsis last week and some of the buds have turned brown and others are already ... A: Phalaenopsis bud drop can ossur if the plant was chilled either during transit or in your growing ... | |
| Cymbidium | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I just bought my first orchid about a month and a half ago. I was always a little intimidated by ... A: Kristel, it looks like a fungus infection. If you rub the spots with a q-tip soaked in rubbing ... | |
| Using neem oil on phalaenopsis orchids | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I heard that neem oil serves as an organic and safe pesticide for all plants. Is this true and have ... A: The presence of these insects which primarily feed on the detritus of a broken down potting mix, ... | |
| How to go about repotting my phal | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Just to give you some general information about my plant, the original spike has two branches (not ... A: Your plant looks very healthy and I see no reason for concern. Dead orchid roots are only found in a ... | |
| Using neem oil on phalaenopsis orchids | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I heard that neem oil serves as an organic and safe pesticide for all plants. Is this true and have ... A: Sanny, some growers support it's use. I have tried it and no longer use it because I have not been ... | |
| Should I be concerned? | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: My "Martha Stewart Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant" arrived from 1800flowers.com on February 10th with ... A: That is good news. See if there is an entry hole on the underside of the leaf opposite the bump. If ... | |
| How and where to cut baby keiki | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: potted in pairs in glass bowls with moss and rocks from getting tossed out on 5th ave NYC and ... A: Nadege, you are a rescuer after my own heart-- good for you. As for the keiki, before cutting I ... | |
| Please access the condition of my mini phal! | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I bought this 6" mini phalaenopsis from Trader Joe's on January 7, 2010. At that time, it had six ... A: From the picture, this plant looks fine. When it has finished flowering you might consider ... | |
| What bug is this? | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: This tiny bug, the size of a grain of sand or smaller was found on my mini phalaenopsis flower ... A: The dark spot is likely a scale insect. See my suggestions for the mealy bug. Scale insects derive ... | |
| Should I be concerned? | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: My "Martha Stewart Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant" arrived from 1800flowers.com on February 10th with ... A: Sanny, see if they will come off using a q-tip soaked in isopropyl (ie rubbing) alcohol. If they ... | |
| yellow leaves on phalaenopsis | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I've read other q&a's regarding yellowing leaves, and think may be my situation may be different(but ... A: Part of the answer depends upon where these leaves are located on the plant. It is normal for the ... | |
| Re-potting my orchids | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a phal orchid that has never been re-potted since I got it about 2.5 yrs ago. The plant gets ... A: I would wait to repot it until after flowering. In the meantime, go light on the watering. I would ... | |
| Forever in bud | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a dendrobrium Phalenpenopis (sorry if my spelling is attrocious) I have two large flower buds ... A: Cheryl, it is unclear from your question how long you have had the plant. If you repotted it while ... | |
| cymbidium orchid plant | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a new cymbidium orchid plant with tons of flowers that is rather large. Since receiving it ... A: First, I recommend that you cut off the brown portion of the leaf tips. Make your cut about 1 inch ... | |
| green spikes with no flower buds | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a phalaenopsis orchid that bloomed about 2 years ago. The flower spike then died back. ... A: Michelle, sometimes a phalaenopsis can send up aerial roots that, in some ways, resemble a flower ... | |
| Broken emergent flower spike | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Mr. King Was gifted what I was told was a Golden Urchin early last summer. I am a ... A: Margaret, thanks for sharing your experience with me. It sometimes happens that leaf sheaths will ... | |
| saving a broken stem | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Den. Dawn Maree x tobaense orchid from a show a few months ago. Loved the hot orange ... A: Dendrobiums send up growths called canes. The canes then carry the leaves and flowers originate ... | |
| flowers turning yellow | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a phalaenopsis already four years and every year it gets many flower bulb but nearly non get ... A: If you have not repotted your plant in the last year or two I suggest you do that. One cause of bud ... | |
| Strange spot on orchid leaf | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis orchid and there is a dry looking spot with black in the middle on the leaf. I ... A: Katalin, the potting mix on the surface looks new so it must have been repotted just before ... | |
| orchi buds yellowing | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Phalaenopsis orchid (the mini kind) not even a week ago. It had one open flower and a ... A: Polina, since you have had the orchid for such a short time, it is not likely you have done anything ... | |
| Strange spot on orchid leaf | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis orchid and there is a dry looking spot with black in the middle on the leaf. I ... A: The other leaves should be enough. I would retain the healthy portions of the affeced leaf if ... | |
| Water and Orchid food | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Wayne: Great site.... In the series of questions, I didn't see much in the way of water, and orchid ... A: Leonard, glad you appreciate the site. It's hard to argue wih success. I too live in an area of ... | |
| orchid | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a orchid which has buds on but they aren't flowering they are just wilting and dropping off ... A: Tracie, thanks for your question. I will assume that you have a phalaenopsis orchid. If you have a ... | |
| Is my orchid dying? Brown stem | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I bought several orchids during christmas, I have noticed that one of them ( a dendrobium corssed ... A: Marita, thanks for your question. If you know what the other genus that is crossed with the ... | |
| Strange spot on orchid leaf | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis orchid and there is a dry looking spot with black in the middle on the leaf. I ... A: Katalin, thanks for your interesting questions. Your photo came through a litle dark but the spot ... | |
| Cutting Moth Orchid Roots | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I've got a moth orchid with roots that seem to growing out of control! They're not a bright green ... A: Erin, yes orchid roots can develop joints and brannch out. Aerial roots can appear dry due to ... | |
| Saving a mature phalaenopsis | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I've been waiting for you to return from vacation! Welcome back! Thanks for the help. I have a ... A: Jan, good to hear from you. It sounds like you have a healthy plant (ie healthy leaves and roots). ... | |
| what age do they bloom? | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: My son sent me a flask of orchids for Christmas. I have put most of them in their own own pots. ... A: Calesta, you certainly have undertaken a unique challenge. I would have suggested that you pot them ... | |
| orchid problem | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a gramatophyllum "yunan tiger" 8 inch basket, flowered in 2009, 3 new growths last year. ... A: Al, this occurs in many types of orchids. It is likely the result of excessive pressure in the ... | |
| Reblooming | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have owned a small phal for about 4 months. It had two spikes with plenty of blooms. It bloomed ... A: Katya, that is a nice looking plant. Thanks for the picture. You need to repot your plant in fresh ... | |
| orchids | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a few singls stem Phalaenopsis and would like to know what I need to do to get a second stem ... A: Doreen, the number of flower spikes depends upon the maturity and size of the plant. Grow your ... | |
| Bloom Booster | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Wayne, As you may recall, I live in Orlando where the temperature has been between 75 (high) and 50 ... A: Good to hear from you again Angelo. I would give bloom booster a try. I think whether or not bloom ... | |
| Orchids | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have an orchid (phalaenopsis) that my husband bought me for Valentines day three years ago. It was ... A: Rachel, Phalaenopsis orchids should be repotted after flowering. Unlike other house plants, orchids ... | |
| orchid buds | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: why do the buds fall off my orchid plant and not flower A: Leslie, there are many factors that influence bud drop. You might help me to help you by giving me ... | |
| Strange Oncidium shoot | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: When the largest bulb on my Oncidium neared the end of its flowering it sent out a leafy shoot on ... A: It is a new growth which, when it gets large enough, will develop a pseudobulb at its base. New ... | |
| rotting pseudobulbs | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: this posting may followup some of the earlier ones since it's mostly about overwatering. i ... A: You are heading in the right direction. You may lose most or all leaves but, with healthy ... | |
| Phalaenopsis I-Hsin Snow Bear - leaves shrivel snd spots | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Help! My Phal. I-Hsin Snow bear has not bloomed since I acquired it two -three yrs ago. I have ... A: Fernanda, your plant needs to be repottedin fresh orchid potting mix. The reason for the appearance ... | |
| orchid will not produce new growth or spike | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I bought a phal for my parents about 3 years ago. Although my parents haven't taken good care of it, ... A: With regard to locaction for the phalaenopsis, I would try to check the nighttime temperature by the ... | |
| Strange Oncidium shoot | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: When the largest bulb on my Oncidium neared the end of its flowering it sent out a leafy shoot on ... A: Chris, members of the oncidium group do tend to leak sticky sap as they grow. Because they are thin ... | |
| withering leaves with flower spike | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: After years of no flowers, my phalaenopsis orchid has finally grown a spike with multiple flower ... A: The plant has definitely been stressed and the leaves with damage may fall from the plant as a ... | |
| Orchid Stem | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: Lately I have been taking care of a phalaenopsis orchid and it has been doing pretty well. Just a ... A: Phalaenopsis tend to bloom annually so count on it blooming about 12 months after the last blooming. ... | |
| orchid will not produce new growth or spike | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I bought a phal for my parents about 3 years ago. Although my parents haven't taken good care of it, ... A: . It seems one can never have enough details to know what to recommend. I don't have a lot of ... | |
| orchid will not produce new growth or spike | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I bought a phal for my parents about 3 years ago. Although my parents haven't taken good care of it, ... A: Theo, thanks for your question. You didn't mention the amount of light your plant is receiving. If ... | |
| Orchid Stem | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: Lately I have been taking care of a phalaenopsis orchid and it has been doing pretty well. Just a ... A: You should be able to find several different types of orchid potting mixes at garden centers at ... | |
| orchids | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a orchid that bloomed for the first time in three years. The bloom lasted from june thru ... A: Yes Gay. You seem to have a type of phalaenopsis hybrid that retains its green flower spike and ... | |
| Orchid Stem | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Lately I have been taking care of a phalaenopsis orchid and it has been doing pretty well. Just a ... A: The first thing I want to emphasize is that phalaenopsis orchids should only be repotted after ... | |
| orchids freezed. Leaves are frozen | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: What should I do. I gave the orchid potting soil. The leaves are dark and mushy. Should I cut them ... A: Mary, try to cut the leaves back to a healthy part off the leaf. You are doing about all you can ... | |
| Seperating a new "baby" plant from it mother | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Mother plant that has a baby plant growing off one of her stocks. It is now big enough and ... A: Dawn, separating a keiki from the flower spike should be done only after you have 2-3 inch leaves ... | |
| Orchid | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I was given an orchid that had been bought with flowers--after which the spike was cut off--Now the ... A: Yes, repot it into a standard fir-bark based orchid potting mix in a plastic pot just large enough ... | |
| orchid yellow leaves. | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My Phalenopsis orchid flowered beautifully last in July 2008. This year they have all put up flower ... A: Doreen, there are several issues here. First, and foremost, is that you need to repot your ... | |
| orangeish stem | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I Have An Orchard My Boyfriend But For me Over The Summer. Thought It Was Doing Good it started ... A: You can try cutting it straight across just above a node (ie joint) on the green part of the spike ... | |
| no blooms? | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a phalenopsis and i bought it a year ago and it was full of blooms. It has never rebloomed ... A: Good for you. I hope the potting mix they use is more than just fir bark. Most good phalaenopsis ... | |
| Re: Cymbidium Orchid flowers on a plant | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a healthy cymbidium orchid plant from Trader Joe's about a month ago, and I am know ... A: Peter, you are right in suggesting that the plant is approaching the end of its bloom period. One ... | |
| i think i broke the stalk!! | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I was trying to stake the flowering limb of my orchid because it has become so heavy it is curved ... A: Candace, it can't hurt to stake the flower spike. Try to stake it in as natural position as ... | |
| no blooms? | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a phalenopsis and i bought it a year ago and it was full of blooms. It has never rebloomed ... A: Amanda, I suspect that you did not repot your plant when it finished flowering. Because orchid ... | |
| orangeish stem | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I Have An Orchard My Boyfriend But For me Over The Summer. Thought It Was Doing Good it started ... A: Jamie, it is natural for the old flower spike to die back, which is starting to happen. When that ... | |
| Has the cold killed my orchid? | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I was away over Christmas and my heating broke - this left my orchid in sub-zero temperatures for ... A: Rachel, from what you have described, this plant hs been subjected to conditions that would normally ... | |
| Orchid stem cutting | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a tall phalaenopsis orchid (one 3-foot stem, several 4 to 7 inch leaves) that bloomed for 2+ ... A: Good questions Carlina. There is some heredity involved in answering one of your questions. Some ... | |
| Orchid | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I was given an orchid that had been bought with flowers--after which the spike was cut off--Now the ... A: Eden, thank you for your question. Orchid leaves gain their strength by incorporating the elements ... | |
| a victim of walmart | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I was at Walmart and I took a glance at their orchid section, and they were not looking so good, ... A: Alex, good for you. I have found myself in the rescue business from time to time-- and not always ... | |
| Over watered | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a phal from Wal-Mart. (I know, bad place to purchase one) It had 2 flowering ... A: Jonada, sounds like it's time for emergency repotting. Obtain a bag of orchid potting mix and a ... | |
| Den. Chrysotoxum | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: This den. has been losing leaves since I bought it,it now has 2 leaves left and the psuedobulbs are ... A: Joseph, it is not unusual for Dendrobium crysotoxum to lose leaves, especially on the older growths. ... | |
| 2-inch Mini Phalaenopsis | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have another question(s) for you :) I just bought two of these mini orchids as a present for my ... A: If you are handy with a drill, you could try drilling one or two small holes near the bottom of the ... | |
| Orchid grows new leaves each year but no spike! | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a moth orchid that I have been taking care of for about 3 years. When I first got it, there ... A: Several other ideas: Keep your plant warm (above 65 degrees). Supplemental lighting will help to ... | |
| growing cymbidium from a backbulb | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I am a new orchid freak. I love them. I was given a half dead cymbidium and thought of it as a fun ... A: Stephen, I salute you for your efforts to date. I never argue with success, but the question is: ... | |
| drooping leaves | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My phalaenopsis leaves have drooped and are wrinkled. I recently repotted it in a well drained pot ... A: Shannon, it sounds like your plant has root rot. Prior to repotting, you may have noticed some ... | |
| Orchid grows new leaves each year but no spike! | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a moth orchid that I have been taking care of for about 3 years. When I first got it, there ... A: Diana, you did not mention feeding. Two suggestions: 1) increase the light levels, especially if ... | |
| Flowers blooming, leaves dying | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: A few weeks ago, I got a beautiful phalaenopsis orchid as a gift. At the time, there were only about ... A: Direct morning sunlight is fine. This is the lowest intensity of direct sunlight. If your plant ... | |
| Flowers blooming, leaves dying | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: A few weeks ago, I got a beautiful phalaenopsis orchid as a gift. At the time, there were only about ... A: Reuven, thanks for your inquiry. Many newly purchased orchids come in potting mix that has broken ... | |
| two 20-yr old outdoor orchid plants | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: My plants have flourished for years: each giving 6-9 blossoms more than once during the season. ... A: Sandra, thank you for your questions. So that I can provide you with the best advice, I will need ... | |
| Orchid stem brown | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: My phalaenopsis has bloomed beautifully for 4 years. This last time the stem turned brown. There ... A: Yes Anne, there will be a new flower spike-- probably next spring. It takes more than a month from ... | |
| HELP! Is my phaleanopsis ok? | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: A friend had this beautiful white phaleanopsis in his dressing room for at least 8 weeks and it was ... A: Crystal, when your plant goes out of flower you will need to repot it in fresh orchid potting mix. ... | |
| dying orchid | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I just received a phalaenopsis orchid as a gift, actually two. They are close together, neither in ... A: Krista, you posed the most likely explanation. Usually, when flowering orchid plants are received ... | |
| an overwatered orchid | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: MY mother put her orchid outside because it wasn't growing inside . The rain got to it and it has to ... A: Tearske, let me assume that you have a phalaenopsis orchid, although my recommendations could apply ... | |
| Lamp | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 15'x15' sun room which is facing north.I have about 150 orchids there. I have 2 son agrow ... A: The sun room, like a greenhouse is quite at the mercy of lighting conditions outside. There can be ... | |
| flowers and buds fall off | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a new phalaenopsis and about a week after I got it the buds started withering and falling ... A: Vicky, I doubt that you are doing anything wrong. There are several possibilities to explain the bud ... | |
| Orchid | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I looked on the Internet for the name but no luck.So my question is if the top of my stalk about 2 ... A: Casondra, I will assume that you have a phalaenopsis orchid which are the most common type. There ... | |
| New to orchids... Needing some pointers | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I've been a grower of carnivorous plants for 3 1/2 years now, and finally decided to round out my ... A: Corey, I'm pleased that Lowes sells orchid plants at a reduced price when they go out of flower. ... | |
| phal baby | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a phal that is getting what looks like a baby between two leaves.What do I do with it?I also ... A: Tina, part of the answe to yout question depends upon the size of the mother plant. If it has at ... | |
| orchids | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Something is eating the leaves and aerial roots of my orchids can you advise what I can perhaps ... A: Janice, there is a very good chance that the culprit is either a snail or slug. There are specially ... | |
| Orchid Identification | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased two orchid plants from The Home Depot (probably not the best place to get them) ... A: Courtney, your reading speaks well of you. Both orchids pictured are in the phalaenopsis alliance. ... | |
| Repotting Orchids | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: Can our orchid be repotted into a glass container that does not have a drainage hole? A: Julian, I would not advise repotting your orchid into a glass container. Orchids differ from most ... | |
| Dying Orchid | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm not to sure what type of orchid I have, its white with a magenta center, I've only had it for a ... A: You have a phalaenopsis orchid. This is a house plant that likes it warm with medium light. ... | |
| Dying Orchid | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm not to sure what type of orchid I have, its white with a magenta center, I've only had it for a ... A: Rezwana, my best guess is that you have a dendrobium orchid. If you can send a picture, that would ... | |
| What to do with cattleya while on vacation? | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: You were so helpful with a question I asked recently that when I realized that I had another orchid ... A: Good to hear from you again Susan. Mature cattleyas with well developed pseudobulbs are quite ... | |
| Cymbidium spots | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a cymbidium that I have had for a year. I repotted it this fall. It was packed with roots but ... A: Gelerie, yes I would unpot it and soak the entire plant in a solution of Phyton 27 (copper sulphate) ... | |
| Orchid roots | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: my two year old Orchid looks healthy, it was a gift and has bloomed twice now. This year the growth ... A: I'm going to assume that you have a phalaenopsis (moth) orchid and you are talking about a growth on ... | |
| gro-lite burn on orchids leaves | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I've realized,through trial and error,that the only place I can put my beloved orchids and ... A: If you were using a "spot grolight", those do get pretty hot, so you will need at least 12 inches ... | |
| Lycaste | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Lycaste Koolena x Sunrise x cruenta, which I have had for several years. It flowered for ... A: Jan, three events or conditions could be responsible. You may be able to narrow down the three to ... | |
| white eggs on roots | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I am in Melbourne Australia and were given two orchids when I had my third baby 19 months. ... A: Emma, thank you for your questions. I cannot say for certain what the egg-like masses are on the ... | |
| Orchid Bark | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I just purchased some blooming-size cattleyas that will be coming in about a week. Having ... A: Angelo, while that net pot is definitely more heavy duty than the standard net pot, it is not heavy ... | |
| dying plants | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I grow under lights. The light set-up is under a window. The window was open when the gardners came ... A: Dottie, if you have a picture to share, that might be helpful. My initial thought is that your ... | |
| new growth on old plant | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I also have another phalanopsis orchid I have had for years and after its last bloom, it has started ... A: The roots on keikis grow at the base of the keiki's leaves. Usually the leaves are first to develop ... | |
| Orchid Bark | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I just purchased some blooming-size cattleyas that will be coming in about a week. Having ... A: Good day Angelo. I think two to four holes in the side of your clay pots would be helpful. I ... | |
| new growth on old plant | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I also have another phalanopsis orchid I have had for years and after its last bloom, it has started ... A: Amanda, some phalaenopsis orchids retain a green flower spike long after flowering. These can ... | |
| new leaf growth and repot | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have rescued a new phalenopsis orchid and it badly needed to be repotted. It had lots of very long ... A: Amanda, good for you for recognizing the need to repot. You should definitely not remove roots that ... | |
| orchid leaves dying | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I am new to orchids, and have owned a small phalaenopsis orchid for 2 weeks and have not repotted it ... A: Elizabeth, thanks for the photo. It does look like the start of crown rot from your picture. You ... | |
| Cymbidium black spots, mottling leaves | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a Cymbidium Chung Ruby orchid and recently noticed it had a few larger black spots near the ... A: Vivian, I think the sulphur based spray would be best. But, before you use it let's discuss the ... | |
| fungus | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: Wayne-I live in the tropics and grow orchids outside 12 months a year. Lately I seem to be battling ... A: Kristin, one of the most difficult issues with fungus is the spread of the fungus by means of spores ... | |
| Orchid Flower Wilt from top of flowers | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding a wilting orchid flower on a stem...only it's the top flower on the ... A: Lynn, it is difficult to know the cause for certain, but, since it has been in flower since June, it ... | |
| orchid root ball is gone | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: My dog got to my Den. inagaki Pink orchid and destroyed the root ball and part of the plants. Is ... A: Debbie, most dendrobium orchids have a rest period before resuming new growth. If your plant was ... | |
| Cattleya sick | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a Cattleya orchid. After giving too much attention, it is dying. I believed that I watered ... A: Lena, normally, Cattleyas require a minimum of three health pseudobulbs to promote and support new ... | |
| Cymbidium black spots, mottling leaves | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a Cymbidium Chung Ruby orchid and recently noticed it had a few larger black spots near the ... A: Vivian, thank you for seeking my advice. You didn't mention any repotting that might have been done ... | |
| flower stalk so long | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My question is about a phalaenopsis. I've had it at least four years and it blooms often. Right now ... A: Debbie, it is not uncommon for mature phalaenopsis to have long blooming spikes. It is a function ... | |
| orchid transplanting | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have an cymbidium orchid that is about 50 years old. It was in a large wooden planter box. It ... A: Nicole, that is one incredible cymbidium. You didn't mention how long it has been since repotting. ... | |
| Phalenopis Orchid dosen't seem to be doing well | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I reciently repoted my 6 month old Phanenopis orchid after it seemed to have a near death ... A: Cheryl, one caution when repotting with fir bark potting mix. It should soaked good prior to use. ... | |
| bark fungus | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I use clear plastic pots for my lady slippers and phals. There is a white sugary looking substance ... A: Ann, thank you for your question. It sounds as if you need to repot in fresh orchid potting mix. ... | |
| New to orchids | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I recieved an orchid and have been trying to figure out how to best care for it. I don't have any ... A: the most common orchid that grows on canes is a dendrobium orchid. Dendrobiums grow their leaves on ... | |
| phaleonopsis (sp?) sick?? | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: My phaleonopsis that I've had for several years has developed black mushy spot on the base of the ... A: Happy to help Sue. There are three main aspects to this process. First you must locate and ... | |
| Vandas - Types? | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I bought three (3) Vandas over the weekend, two (2) of them have name tags; I am trying to ... A: Angelo, I checked my orchid data base and found that Ascda (short for Ascocenda) Butterfly ... | |
| Vanda - Name? | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I am writing to you because I have a Vanda whose name I don't know, I was hoping that ... A: As you might suspect, there are hundreds of vandaceous hybrids with this coloration. To make ... | |
| keiki potting up | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a white phalaenopsis orchid which has now produced two keiki, both have considerable root ... A: Catherine, to reduce the stress level on the mother plant, I recommend removing either one or both ... | |
| vanda orchids | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: i have many vandas one of which is about 8 years old. I has 3 blooms stems ready to open. It ... A: Dee, it is not unusual for vandas to produce keikis (ie new plants) that can be removed and potted ... | |
| phaleonopsis (sp?) sick?? | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: My phaleonopsis that I've had for several years has developed black mushy spot on the base of the ... A: Sue, you failed to mention how long ago you repotted the plant. Orchid plants need to be potted in ... | |
| Water system | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I will be going on vacation in the near future and would like to come up with a misting ... A: Angelo, sorry that I can't recall where I got them as I have had them for so long. You can go to a ... | |
| Water system | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I will be going on vacation in the near future and would like to come up with a misting ... A: Angelo, you may want to use something similar to what I have in my greenhouse during the summer. I ... | |
| Vandas Stand | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I bought my first 3 Vandas yesterday, they are currently hanging off a long metal hook (2-3 ... A: Angelo, the first thing I would check out is the possibility of hanging it from a horizontal support ... | |
| Orchids - Eliminating critters | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I have my orchids in my screened-in patio (pool area) on a couple of nice wooden benches I ... A: Angelo, none of the insecticides that I use on my orchids specify roaches as a target. You might ... | |
| Orchid plant dying? | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a phalaneopsis plant that looks like it's dying. I treated it with Physan 20 when I noticed ... A: Ashley, if you lost quite a few roots, that could be the cause of the yellowing. Roots provide ... | |
| one brown leaf | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: i bought a young phalaenopsis from a nursery maybe 2 months ago. since i bought it, i water it once ... A: Samantha, there could several causes of the browning of the leaf. The main focus, is to prevent ... | |
| Orchid Identification | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: are you able to identify an orchid if I send you a pic? ANSWER: Adrian, Let's give it a go. I can ... A: Adrian, Holcoglossum identifies one of four general groups of vanda species. This group is terete ... | |
| New Phalaenopsis Orchid | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I got this Phalaenopsis orchid about one month ago as a gift, and now it's dying... I'm guessing I ... A: Jen. it wasn't anything you did as it had to be in poor shape when you got it. It suffers from root ... | |
| orchid | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: My orchid has got floppy leaves but still green where as the stem and roots are dry and died is ... A: Miranda, I will assume that you are talking about a phalaenopsis orchid. Also, I assume that the ... | |
| Can I save this orchid? | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I've been reading all of your orchid advice for the past week or so and nothing was speaking ... A: Katie, You didn't mention which type of orhid you have. My experience with groceries that sell ... | |
| Help! Going Buggy... | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have 8 orchid plants. I noticed a small flying bug a while ago in one plant and noticed 1 or 2 ... A: I'm not a great fan of moss. A little long fibered moss mixed in may be okay but, in time, moss ... | |
| Help! Going Buggy... | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have 8 orchid plants. I noticed a small flying bug a while ago in one plant and noticed 1 or 2 ... A: Gail, it sounds like you have an infestation of fungus gnats. The good news is that they don't ... | |
| ORCHID BLOOMING HAS STOPPED---WHAT NOW??? | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: after many months of prolific blooming, my orchid suddenly stopped blooming and all of the flowers ... A: Normally, the old flower spike turns brown from the tip down. You may cut it off just above a node ... | |
| Large, well established orchid | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have found success in a growing orchid interest. But I have run into one large panic situation ... A: Katherine, if your emergency repot was done with a quality orchid potting mix which contained fir ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid, will it bloom again? | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: After my Orchid has lost all of it's petals, will it bloom again? Do I need to do anything to the ... A: Janet, You should do two things: repot your orchid in fresh orchid potting mix in a well drained pot ... | |
| Something wrong with my Orchid? | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: this is a Phalaenopsis orchid that I got in May.I'm worried that I might have accidentally over ... A: Dee, you should repot it. Be sure to use a fir bark based orchid potting mix or equivalent. Wet ... | |
| dendrobium | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: this year my orchids have failed, we have @6 plants all together receiving plenty of space, light ... A: Richard, thanks for the questions. I assume these dendrobiums have done well and flowered for you ... | |
| reproduction planting | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Why is it that orchid's are planted by seeding? I have a big variety of orchids that I have planted ... A: Antonio, as I indicated in my answer, my recommendation is that you use the book on Home Orchid ... | |
| leathery leaves Phalaenopsis | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I got a Phalaenopsis 2 weeks ago. It's currenlty in full bloom. I just noticed the two bottom leaves ... A: Jinny, leathery leaves are likely genetic and could indicate the plant is a tetraploid. If the ... | |
| amount of substrate to use | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: about how many inches deep should my substrate be for smaller types of orchids around 12'' tall? A: Rich, I recommend that you use a well drained pot and put a bit of crocking in the bottom. Then I ... | |
| Spikes | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 5" potted and 2 3" potted(miniature) orchids.I acquired them from your local produce ... A: Stacey, most orchids have a defined blooming interval which can vary from a few weeks to a few ... | |
| orchid vivarium | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: i was planning on making a ~10 gallon hexagon viv. for masdvallia, specifically howeara lava burst ... A: Rich, you will need to check the light level at the level of the plant leaf. If you are referring ... | |
| dendrobium stalks | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I had a large (3-4ft) potted dendrobium plant that I bought at the supermarket (nothing too special, ... A: I recognize that the leafless canes may look unsightly, but as long as they are healthy, please ... | |
| sick orchid? | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I live in S. FL and just bought my first orchid. My daughter and I saw this sick little ... A: Melissa and Lexi, you need to repot your precious little gem. Locate some fresh orchid potting mix ... | |
| Phalaenopsis | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a newbie to orchid growing and purchased what I understand is called a "Ran Ran" orchid. I've ... A: Lyn, glad to see you did your research. The actual cross to which the name Beauty Sheena was named ... | |
| Phalaenopsis | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: A friend just gave me a potted orchid. Research has determined that it a phalaenopsis, but I cannot ... A: Kate, regrettably, without the tag that identifies the plant, there is no way to identify the ... | |
| Brown patches on the top of roots | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have two otherwise healthy phals - but the top of the root (nearest to the plant) are developing ... A: Heather, thanks for your question. It would be helpful to have a picture. Lacking that, it sounds ... | |
| orchid dying- want to save it. | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have had my orchid for just over a year - during that time it has bloomed twice. I occasionally ... A: April, there is a special potting mix for orchids-- so hopefully you used it to repot your plant. ... | |
| Phalaenopsis - stalks turning yellow | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: The stalks of my Phalaenopsis is turning yellow..I have had this orchid for 6 months and it is ... A: Esthea, I assume the "stalks" to which you refer are old flower spikes that previously held the ... | |
| bloom spike phalaenopsis | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: This is my first experience with orchid growing. The last flower has just dropped and I am not sure ... A: Angela, thanks for your question. You can cut off the old bloom spike above any of the nodes (ie ... | |
| not sure what to do now | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I bought my orchid a few years ago and it has done very good. I had a baby and admit I neglected it ... A: Erin, to answer your question, it does make a difference as to the type of orchid. If you could ... | |
| how to take good care of dendrobium | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I've had phals before and learned how to take good care of them. But, I just bought a dendrobium for ... A: Theo, with regard to the dendrobium rest period-- it usually starts with flowering. However, ... | |
| Down-hill since sunburned | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm fairly new to Orchids but had a couple donated to me so I thought I'd give it a shot, especially ... A: Ella, it doesn't have to be in a clear plastic pot, but that type of a pot does have some ... | |
| how to take good care of dendrobium | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I've had phals before and learned how to take good care of them. But, I just bought a dendrobium for ... A: Theo, the dendrobium phalaenopsis flowers on new growth. Unlike phalaenopsis orchids, they are not ... | |
| Down-hill since sunburned | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm fairly new to Orchids but had a couple donated to me so I thought I'd give it a shot, especially ... A: Ella, thanks for bringing this matter to my attention. The overheated leaf will soon part company ... | |
| how to take good care of dendrobium | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I've had phals before and learned how to take good care of them. But, I just bought a dendrobium for ... A: Theo, a picture might be helpful. The "thick palm tree bark' may be fir bark-- a standard orchid ... | |
| phalaenopsis orchids | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm pretty sure I have phalaenopsis orchids. One purple and one white. The purple orchid I have had ... A: Lauren, you should obtain a bag of orchid potting mix and repot your orchids whenever they have just ... | |
| repotting phals | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: King. I want to thank you again for your help concerning my "mutant" phal. I would like to repot ... A: Christina, it is a good idea to thoroughly rinse off the roots prior to repotting. That is best to ... | |
| Drying orchid petals | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought my first orchid plant (an Oncidium orchid with white blooms that have little brown ... A: First, on pot size, it' going to depend upon how many good roots you have. If you have lost quite a ... | |
| Drying orchid petals | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought my first orchid plant (an Oncidium orchid with white blooms that have little brown ... A: Stephanie, I think the flowers have simply reached the end of their cycle. The potting mix needs to ... | |
| Phalaenopsis - Wilting Leaves | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have had this particular phalaenopsis for about 2 years. First it had a snail or mite infestation ... A: Janie, it does seem as though you have root rot so I would re-examine the roots to see if you have ... | |
| phalaenopsis orchid | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a phalaenopsis orchid that i just bought about 2 weeks ago and the leaves are beginning to ... A: Christine, I'm sorry to have to tell you that your orchid has root rot. If you bought it at Home ... | |
| orchid nelly isler | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: my orchid flowered well for two years but this year it is making lots of leaf growth but no flowers ... A: Marianne, Burrageara Nellie Isler is a member of the oncidium alliance which prefer bright light to ... | |
| Dying Phal | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I took a friends orchid to nurst back to health but it has lost all roots and is now losing all ... A: It appears that you have a healthy root and leaf so you could repot this plant in fresh orchid ... | |
| Dying Phal | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I took a friends orchid to nurst back to health but it has lost all roots and is now losing all ... A: Gee, as you probably know, most phalaenopsis orchids that succumb, do so because the potting mix has ... | |
| Mildewed roots and dying leaves | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I am a new owner of three moth orchids which seemed to be doing well for a few months, but now they ... A: Erin, I'm glad you contacted me about this. We need to get to the root of the problem (excuse the ... | |
| leafs group off roots | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: OK my question is this... In May 2009 I received a orchid plant from my children on Mother's Day. ... A: Julie, unfortunately orchid leaves, unlike some other houseplant leaves cannot regenerate a plant. ... | |
| need help with my orchid | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: and i have an orchid. and the roots on the top look died. do i cut them off or what. the roots on ... A: Jessica, the roots on the top have developed a covering to prevent them from drying out. You should ... | |
| no leaves, growing roots, still alive? | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 orchids (of my collection of 30), that i have a question about. I have 3 phalaenopsis ... A: Good questions Stephanie. Leaves grow from a group of cells nestled in the crown of the plant. Loss ... | |
| orchid petals dying off | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I am new to Orchids and my Moth Orchid petals are "Closing or Folding Up" . Does this in fact mean ... A: Georgina, the flowering period is done but the orchid plant is not dying. You can cut the flower ... | |
| White spots in potting mix | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: My mother recently bought me a phalaenopsis plant from the farmer's market about 5 days ago. When I ... A: Ashley, the white spots inside the container look like a component of the potting mix called ... | |
| Brown nodules on the stems | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 orchids that have sappy leaves and brown crunchy nodules on the stems. There are huge ... A: Unfortunately those crunchy brown nodules are brown scale insects. The one you described is the ... | |
| moth orchid baby | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm finally getting successful, after four years, with my orchids. No rebloomers yet, but they are ... A: While, as you pointed out, it is a bit difficult to see, it appears that it may be growing from an ... | |
| My Orchid is almost dead | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: My husband brought me a phalaenopsis orchid about 1 month ago. Its container is a glass one planted ... A: Katerina, you need to obtain some orchid potting mix and a suitably sized plastic pot with 4-6 ... | |
| Phalaenosis | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: My plant, after flowering, in now producing baby plants with roots from 2 leave nodes. When and how ... A: Ann, thanks for your question. I recommend that you not separate these keikis from the old flower ... | |
| moth orchid baby | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm finally getting successful, after four years, with my orchids. No rebloomers yet, but they are ... A: Christina, it would be interesing to see it. It will not injure the mother plant and it is likely ... | |
| splitting orchids | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I have just started growing orchids. I bought about 20 of them at a house sale they are all blooming ... A: Lynne, Since the keikis have been exposed to the same conditions as the parent while on the parent ... | |
| splitting orchids | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I have just started growing orchids. I bought about 20 of them at a house sale they are all blooming ... A: Lynne, thank you for sharing this with me. The dendrobium orchid pictured is truly lovely. Any ... | |
| orchid | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: My husband cut back my entire orchid plant to 1" by mistake. He broke my heart. Can it survive ... A: Anjie, don't give up on it. I'm going to assume that you have a phalaenopsis orchid. If you have ... | |
| a dried out phal | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I just brought home a Phal from a friends house whom didn't water it the floweres on it had dried ... A: Danine, it is normal for a flower spike to die back after it has finished flowering. If the flower ... | |
| Phal. has reddish green flower stems, is it ok? | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I just got a phalaeonopsis from my grandpa. There is one flower on it, still in bloom and strong. ... A: Chiara, you are fortunate to have such a thoughtful grandpa. First, about the reddish brown specks. ... | |
| Is my orchid okay? | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: King, I received an orchid (Phalaenopsis) as a gift in June and it was beautiful. I think 4 of the ... A: Dawny, I recommend that you locate a source for fir-bark based orchid potting mix and repot your ... | |
| phalinopsis | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: When my phal finished its second bloom in a row, I cut the stalk off at its base. Should I have ... A: Nancy, the flower spike on some phalaenopsis will turn brown and die back and should be removed as ... | |
| Cymbidium Orchid Fungal Recommendation | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Good Afternoon Wayne, I just added a cymbidium orchid to my collection and nothing seems to be ... A: Joellen, leaf spot is very common on cymbidiums and it is unsightly. I have sprayed with Kocide, a ... | |
| Planting keiki's | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I live in London and I have a Phalaenopsis that made me 5 offshoots or keikis, almost two years ago. ... A: Dana, once the old flower spike turns brown it will not rebloom so you did right in removing those ... | |
| White Orchid | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an orchid with white flowers. As soon as I took it home the flowers fell off within a week. ... A: Jackie, there are several reasons why the new buds aborted. If the plant is fairly small it may not ... | |
| Dendrobium blooming | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: Last January I bought a Dendrobium Banana in full bloom from three shoots but also had many side ... A: George, there is a registered complex hybrid dendrobium named Banana Royal. This hybrid consists ... | |
| backbulbs cymbidium | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 backbulbs in individual 4"pots, that have grown new growth. Each is 6-8" tall, has roots ... A: Nancy, cymbidiums like to be tightly potted so they are fine in the 4" pots. Usually, each ... | |
| backbulbs cymbidium | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 backbulbs in individual 4"pots, that have grown new growth. Each is 6-8" tall, has roots ... A: Nancy, the backbulbs are needed to support the new growth so don't remove them at this time. The ... | |
| Rotting orchid | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I have had a couple of Phals which have started losing their leaves, the leaves are green for ... A: Angelo, you can expect that occassionally an older leaf will yellow and fall off and be replaced by ... | |
| Weird orchid problem | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I've been growing orchids as a hobby for over 20 years and have seen most of the standard problems, ... A: Karen, you have me stumped also as I have not heard of this condition. However, you have the ... | |
| rejuvenating a plant | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I received an orchid mothers day, no name. It had a long branch with purple blooms and fleshy large ... A: Amanda, your plant has root rot. You will need to purchase a bag of orchid potting mix. This can ... | |
| moth orchid | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I received a moth orchid for Mother's Day. It was from Home Depot or Lowes. It is planted in bark ... A: Amy, congratulations on your orchid. First, you need to repot in an orchid potting mix. This is a ... | |
| Dying Orchid | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm the guy who wrote last week about my Phaelanopsis orchid. After pinching faded blooms, trimming ... A: Mark, thank you for detailing your efforts. Yes, you should have soaked the potting mix only-- ... | |
| Moth orchid | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I received a moth orchid in May of this year. It had several blooms on it and continued to bloom ... A: Barbara, from being in a wet (damp) potting mix for so long, you will have root rot, which also ... | |
| repotting phalinopsis | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I just repotted a small phalinopsis into small bark . When I removed the plant from the old pot, I ... A: Nancy, repotting into just small bark could create problems. I recommend that you create a potting ... | |
| Is my orchid salvagable? | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Please help...I just received an orchid from my grandmother. She got it as a gift last holiday ... A: Natasha, from the picture, your plant appears to be a cymbidium orchid. Do not use moss as part of ... | |
| Orchid Nodes and Rebloom | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a Phalaenopsis orchid at "Lowes" garden center 9 days ago with six full blooms along the ... A: Mark, thank you for your interesting questions. I have not seen a good explanation as to why the ... | |
| No flowers | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I read your answer on when there are no flowers on a plant you should re-pot it. Should I also cut ... A: Suzi, if the old flower spike remains green cut it above a node (ie a joint). However, if the old ... | |
| What do you do when flowers fall off an orchid | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have had an orchid for about 8mths and until recently it has had a lot of flowers with new blooms. ... A: Sarah, you need to repot your plant. Find a source for orchid potting mix. Most nurseries that ... | |
| Unhealthy leaves | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a couple orchids, both of which have been re-potted in wire baskets with glass ... A: Douglas, it is unlikely toxicity-- which is a longer term problem. Some experienced growers I know, ... | |
| whithered leaves | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Help-- I am killing my first orchid! the leaves are lightening and whithering. I haven't moved it, ... A: Beckie, it is likely that your orchid has roots rot. You need to obtain some special orchid potting ... | |
| Unhealthy leaves | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a couple orchids, both of which have been re-potted in wire baskets with glass ... A: Douglas, additional information might be helpful. Are you growing these orchids outside? If not, ... | |
| Orchid help please! | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I am currently growing an orchid that my grandmother gave me, in my room by the window. I don't know ... A: David, the phalaenopsis orchid you pictured was turned or moved while the flower spike was emerging. ... | |
| Babysitting orchid - flowers are falling off | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: A close friend has a much loved orchid and asked me to care for it at her home during July. The ... A: Kris, the only orchid that comes to mind with a vinelike growth habit is the vanilla orchid. I don't ... | |
| Phal stem worries | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: My phal bloomed, dropped the leaves and all was okay until the stem started to yellow. I cut off ... A: Heather, you may cut the old flower spike all the way beck to where it originates on the plant. ... | |
| Phal stem worries | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: My phal bloomed, dropped the leaves and all was okay until the stem started to yellow. I cut off ... A: Heather, you have the type of phalaenopsis on which the flower stem naturally dies after flowering. ... | |
| Blooms prematurely dying | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have several different orchid plants in my garden. They are growing well, and I have needed to ... A: I'm assuming you were waiting for the plants to be done blooming before repotting. You didn't ... | |
| cutting off old stems | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: My moth orchid has two shoots with blooms that all fell off and not the end of the shoot is turning ... A: You undoubtedly have the type of phalaenopsis on which the old flower spikes die back after ... | |
| My Birthday Present | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I received an orchid (my favorite flower)for my 18th birthday from my fiance and i brought it to ... A: Brittany, if you have a phalaenopsis orchid and if you still have healthy leaves and roots, the ... | |
| please help my orchid! | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I am desperately seeking advice about my orchid. I received a Phalaenopsis orchid in the beginning ... A: Amanda, I'm glad you wrote when you did. First, I wouldn't be concerned about the end of flowering. ... | |
| Is my orchid rescueable? | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: This is about one of my phal orchids from my wedding 7 months ago. It was beautiful with a few ... A: Courtney, I have had several orchids that lost their leaves. It is difficlut to tell wether or not ... | |
| Is my orchid rescueable? | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: This is about one of my phal orchids from my wedding 7 months ago. It was beautiful with a few ... A: Courtney, it is difficult to say if you can rescue this plant. Any roots that have collapsed are ... | |
| orchid blooms | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I do not know what type of orchid I have but it is happy, so happy it bloomed tons of yellow and ... A: Dana, the brief answer to your question is no. Breakage of a flower spike results in conservation of ... | |
| My Phalaenopsis | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have two orchid plants, one is large and the other a mini version. The smaller one is dying i ... A: Aleshia, I'm sure you recognize that here may be a difference between the wilting of the flowers and ... | |
| Orchid flowers falling off | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: and up until two days ago it was beautiful, with pink and white large flowers about 6 on one branch. ... A: Emily-Jane, it is natural for the plant to be done flowering after a couple of months flowering. If ... | |
| vandas transplanted to hydroponics | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: can vandas be transplanted to hydroponic method? Two weeks ago I did it and my vanda orchid is ... A: Deanna, I don't know of anyone who has tried to grow vandas hydroponically. In the tropics they ... | |
| phalanopsis disease | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have about 100 phalanopsis and on 15% of the crop the leaf tissue becomes soft inside without any ... A: Jeff, this sounds like a case of mesophyll collapse. This is usually related to physical stresses ... | |
| Holes in Phalaenopsis flowers | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Help please! My favorite and best orchid has suddenly developed holes in it's flowers but I can see ... A: Roger, thanks for your question. It is likely that an insect called a thrip is responsible. ... | |
| growth of orchids | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: King: Thank you for helping us with our plants. I have a Phalaenopsis and would like to know if I ... A: On the one hand, you cannot propogate phalaenopsis orchids from a stem or leaf cutting as you might ... | |
| paphiopedlium | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: My 'Harvest Moon' X Master Jewelry 'New Copper' leaves are very droopy and do not stand as erect as ... A: Amy, it sounds as if your paph has lost some roots. Obtain a small quantity of orchid seedling ... | |
| Growing conditions | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: ..much of the documentation says that most orchids want airflow. How do you recommend adding airflow ... A: Jonathan, Air flow is important in two respects. The first is at the root level as, in nature these ... | |
| Nelly Isler | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: ..I bought one of these in April, with 4 active flowering spikes. They are now starting to die. I ... A: Jonathan, I recommend that you cut off the flower spikes at their point of origin on the plant and ... | |
| orchard sticky white/orange spots | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: it seems to be slowly killing the stem i'm concerned this is contagous to my other 20 orchards can u ... A: Angel, I'm going to assume that you are referring to "orchids". I wouldn't be of much help with ... | |
| orchid | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a new shoot growing on the side of the main stalk and it is giving out an orange sticky ... A: Silvana, the sticky substance to which you refer is, undoubtedly, plant sap. It contains nutrients ... | |
| Several stems on my orchid | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: My orchid started growing one stem about 4 mos ago. That stem kepps getting taller but no flowers. ... A: Patricia, in part, it depends upon what type of orchid you have. The most common orchid is the ... | |
| orchids | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I want to arrange some of my orchids on moss mounted in the niches of dead wood branches. Are there ... A: Theresa, thank you for the interesting question. I would focus on wood that has a rough bark since ... | |
| Re-potting orchid | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering when is a good time to repot my orchid which has out grown it's orginal small pot. ... A: Hopefully, the pot has lots of drainage holes in the bottom. Unpot your plant and rinse the old ... | |
| Orchid dying | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I got an Orchid for mother's day my favorite flower. Its in a coffee mug. It had 5 flowers on it ... A: Christie, thank you for the question. I will assume that you have a phalaenopsis orchid as they are ... | |
| Dendrobium - Burana Fancy - to cut or not to cut | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My Dendrobium orchid has just dropped its blooms, which were stunning!, and I'm getting mixed ... A: Susie, dendrobium canes should only be cut back if a cane (or a portion thereof) is collapsing. ... | |
| care of orchids | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: What care is needed AFTER orchids bloom? A: Maxine, in general, most types of orchids should be repotted in an orchid potting mix commercially ... | |
| Cymbidium Orchid | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I bought my first cymbidum with beautiful green flowers but I think some of the bulbs are dead and ... A: Good morning Melissa. There will be no doubt as to which of your cymdidium bulbs are dead. The ... | |
| Help revive my orchid | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a beautiful blooming orchid as a gift (might be a moth orchid) I left it with a ... A: Marsha, from your description, your plant appears to be healthy. Cut the flower spike off just ... | |
| sharry baby | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a large Sharry Baby plant ( oncidium ) , this will be its 4 th year in my care and its ... A: Jerry, spider mites thrive in a dry climate and so it is best to mist the plant frequestly when it ... | |
| sharry baby | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a large Sharry Baby plant ( oncidium ) , this will be its 4 th year in my care and its ... A: Jerry, as you may be aware, pseudobulbs serve a couple of functions: storage of valuable nutrients ... | |
| Re-Planting of an Orchid | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I live in Miami Florida I planted an orchid at my mom's house around the mango tree it is blooming ... A: In the absence of more complete information reply, I assume the plant has establihed itsef by ... | |
| Orchid | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a big orchid plant the one with no soil just root, large root system hanging in the air (I do ... A: Yasmin, it is likely that your plant is in the vandaceous alliance such as a Vanda. These plants ... | |
| Orchid | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: A friend gave me an orchid which bloomed beautifully for awhile; however, the center stem turned ... A: Beverly, if by the "center stem" you are referring to the old flower spike, cutting it off is fine. ... | |
| phalaenopsis wilting | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: i was given a phalaenopsis orchid for mothers day this year, and it was doing wonderfully, but 2 ... A: Nicki, basically, the phalaenopsis orchid consists of three parts: flower spike and any attached ... | |
| Cutting | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I was cutting back this orchid - I realized the stem had a bud on it - I put in water and it has ... A: Kimberly, as a rule orchid flower spikes do not root. It would not be unusual if the bud on this ... | |
| Phalaenopsis help please | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a phal that is not happy. It was in flower when I bought it 2 months ago, and it appeared to ... A: Carol, first, let's focus on the plant with the "dead" area. Your method of putting it in a closed ... | |
| Dancing Lady seed pods | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: My yellow Dancing Lady Oncidium sprouted seed pods this year - see photo. I live in South FL. How ... A: Julie, growing plants from these seed pods would be an interesting, but a challenging, project. It ... | |
| white bugs on my orchids | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have cleaned off the bugs as they have got onto all off my orchids. I have 7 along my window, I ... A: Pennie, part of the challenge relates to the mealg bugs spreading to other house plants in the area ... | |
| brown spots on white flowers | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a bunch of white orchids that have brown spots on the blooms and the leafs have all died off ... A: Steve, the spotting on the flowers is due to excessive humidity/moisture on the flowers, especially ... | |
| Phalaenopsis help please | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a phal that is not happy. It was in flower when I bought it 2 months ago, and it appeared to ... A: Carol, thanks for your questions. Your first question concerns "growing sideways". By that I ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I've had my orchid for a few months now and when I got it, it was very healthy with many flowers and ... A: Jennifer, it is not good for an orchid to be wet at the roots for an extended period. I suggest you ... | |
| Phal | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have attached a photo of the affected leave on my Phal orchid. It was bloomed for 3 years, ... A: Joan, thanks for the photo. It could be a viral infection. Difficult to know without actually ... | |
| Cymbidium Orchid Flowering | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I bought a cymbidium with 3 flowering spikes at end of Feb. The spike is turning yellow & the ... A: Donna, you can cut the spike where it emerges at any time once the flowers are done. Cymbidiumds ... | |
| Organic fertilizer | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: It is said that there is harmful effect in environment if using chemical fertilizer for the long ... A: Quy, I appreciate your concern for the environment. Most environmental harm comes from widespread ... | |
| white phalaenopsis - not blooming | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: A white phalaenopsis which has bloomed with a large cane and many flowers for 4 years has'nt even ... A: Pamela, it is likely that your plant needs to be repotted. This should be done each year after ... | |
| I don't know what kind of orchid I have | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I got this orchid from a friend. It was a bulb. I planted it in a pot and it started growing in ... A: Patty, it looks like the bulb you planted may have been a tuber and not a pseudobulb. In general, ... | |
| Phalaenopsis repotting with bad root | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: The florist who take charge of my office's flowers gave to me an orchid he was about to throw ... A: Andrea, good for you for wanting to rescue this plant. Normally, orchid plants should be repotted ... | |
| Repotting my Orchid | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I bought a Phalaenopsis Orchid from Hawaii and it came in a small bag ready to be re potted. (There ... A: Pang, the answer to your question depends upon the nature of the Walmart potting mix. My preference ... | |
| Phal losing new blossoms | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I am worried my Phal orchid is dying. I bought it about six weeks ago. It had six open blossoms and ... A: Cara, it is likely that your plant was in flower for some time before you bought it and those ... | |
| Black Champion Cymbidium | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: Do you know anything about these? I would like to buy one but cant seem to find it. Also I was ... A: Tara, it truly is a dark cymbidium. However, there is no cymbidium registered with the Royal ... | |
| Phal keiki | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I was all excited when my phal started growing a keiki. It grew three leaves (now 1-2 inches) but ... A: Teri, it is not unusual for the distal part of the flower spike to turn brown. It also is not ... | |
| phanelopsis | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: How can the phanelopsis bloom again after the flowers?does it bloom once a year? A: Marites, most phalaenopsis bloom once per year-- usually in the late winter or spring. If it had ... | |
| Ailing Phalaenopsis: first leaf rot from store, now bad root rot | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have an ailing Phal, that up until a month ago seemed to have been thriving and very healthy. ... A: Vivian, I owe you a bit more of an explanation which may be helpful. The orvhid root consists ... | |
| Strange/Beautiful Scented | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have no idea what my orchid is ... it's on bark and blooms about once a year and it looks like a ... A: Please send the other pictures. It looks like a Brassavola species. They like it warm, bright, ... | |
| Ailing Phalaenopsis: first leaf rot from store, now bad root rot | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have an ailing Phal, that up until a month ago seemed to have been thriving and very healthy. ... A: Based upon the picture, I think your plant has a good chance for survival. You were right to get the ... | |
| Dendrobium Orchid | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I acquired a dendrobium orchid some months ago. Since then i have repotted it and it sent out two ... A: Rita, as a rule of thumb, it is best to repot a plant only after flowering. When a plant is ... | |
| have no clue what this is -- orchid? | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I have had this for two years and never really knew what type of orchid or even is an orchid? It has ... A: Geoffrey, it appears to be a masdevallia orchid. Both the flower form and the leaves conform to the ... | |
| Putting Cymbidium outside. | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I want to place my plant outside but the tab states not to get wet. A: Minnie, as long as your plant has recently been potted in a properly draining orchid potting mix, ... | |
| wilting orchid flower stem | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: that I bought a year ago in bloom, sitting on opposite ends of my kitchen sink, at the edges of a ... A: Carina, some phalaenopsis hybrids are genetically predisposed to have the old flower spike die back. ... | |
| Orchid still struggling | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: Wayne -- I e-mailed you a couple of months ago regarding an orchid I inherited from a friend. It ... A: Nothing to be embarrassed about-- I've seen plants in worse shape. Try to find a very deep plastic ... | |
| orchid potting | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: We received an orchid as a get well gift. Never had one before. From looking online, it is white ... A: It's okay to leave it as is for now. It seems to be doing very well. I recommend that you remove ... | |
| Orchid still struggling | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: Wayne -- I e-mailed you a couple of months ago regarding an orchid I inherited from a friend. It ... A: Good to hear from you again. I understand the "mothering" instinct and have tried to save many ... | |
| orchid potting | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: We received an orchid as a get well gift. Never had one before. From looking online, it is white ... A: Cathie, you, undoubtedly, have a phalaenopsis orchid. It should be repotted after it finishes ... | |
| milt. andrea west #2 | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I wrote you a couple of weeks ago about my plant and how it was blooming. I am sending pictures to ... A: Debbie, I have seen and experienced this on many occassions. Usually, the emerging flower spike is ... | |
| spikes on phaleanopsis | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: My year old phaleo has had five beautiful blossoms for months. Now it has several spikes, which at ... A: Denny, flower spikes are photropic (ie they grow toward the light source) whereas roots are more ... | |
| regarding Phalaenopsis plants | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a Phalaenopsis, but I heard they were hard to take care of. What are the importants ... A: Jenn, orchids do take a special potting mix which often contains fir bark and other ingredients to ... | |
| oncidium orchid | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a gorgeous oncidium (dancing lady orchid) last February totally in bloom. After the ... A: Catherine, it appears that your plant is potted in a tree fern orchid potting mix. In my ... | |
| orchid roots | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: each time my orchid begins sprouting a new root, it gets to about one inch and then the tip turns ... A: Orchid roots for potted plants are of two general types: those that grow in the potting mix and ... | |
| Phalenopsis sprout? | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I saw a previous question, and have had many "air roots", however, there is what I'll call a sprout? ... A: I'm guessing that it is a flower spike and the leaf at the end is the start of a keiki (ie a ... | |
| Orchid roots growing in the middle of the stem | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have had this orchid for a little over a year now. I bought while it was in bloom and it appeared ... A: Alex, old orchid flower spikes that remain green contain meristemmatic tissue at each node (ie ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid Cutting?? | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I am a new orchid owner, and I bought this Orchid about 8 mo's ago. After researching via internet, ... A: Sabrina, the information you have is correct but doesn't go far enough. Phalaenopsis flower spikes ... | |
| Phalaenopsis | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My plant is still in it's 6 inch pot. It's 2 yrs old. And is in bloom. When I watered it this morn I ... A: Helen, phals produce two types of roots including aerial roots. In the tropical regions where they ... | |
| Paph with yellowing then browning on lower leaves | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a paph of some sort from Trader Joe's. I brought it home and put it above my ... A: My first thought is whether or nor the potting mix needs to be replaced. This can be checked by ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I over watered my phalaenopsis orchid (sitting for at least a day or two) and emptied all the water ... A: Alycia, I would not cut off any roots unless there are some that have collapsed. If they are still ... | |
| phalaenopsis leaf damage | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: my beautiful Phalaenopsis was hit in a boisterous game the kids played and fell off a table. Pot ... A: Helen, you didn't mention how many leaves were on the plant, but, if you have at least three ... | |
| repotting moth orchid | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: First, I must say thank you so much for answering all my previous questions so throughly. I am ... A: You're welcome Amanda. As for repottig supplies, you can order from a website ... | |
| Transplanting Cymbidiums | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have 5 beautiful cymbidiums and I am transplanting them. But one of them has white spore-like ... A: Mary Lou, thanks for your question. It is unlikely that "spore-like spots" are hard water spots. ... | |
| my orchid | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have an orchid and I don't know how to save it. It's leaves are still green but the leaves are ... A: Dawn, I think that the cause of the leaf wrinking is root rot. Over time, an orchid potting mix ... | |
| Phal reblooming with withered leaves | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have one phal and I am not very familiar with caring for orchids. I have lived in Chicago my ... A: Renae, thank you for a good description of your situation and concerns. As I understand it, your ... | |
| Orchid prunning and/or transplanting | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have some orchids, white and sometimes pink, other smaller varieties, do not know names. The ... A: Maria, it would be helpful to know the types of orchids you have. The "Stocks" on dendrobiums are, ... | |
| White stuff on leaves | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I am writing to you given that I have found some white stuff on all my orchids which I am not sure ... A: Angelo, the photos are not real distinct. Now that you have cleaned the leaves, you will be able to ... | |
| Phal orchid | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Should the bud shoot be cut off after the flowers fall off. I did not cut off last year's shoot and ... A: Laura, you can cut the flower spike off just above the second or third node (ie joint) on the old ... | |
| about a cattleya | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: my plant is 4 years old a flower bud started and tried up there seam to be several would be places ... A: Barbara, most cattleyas bloom from the location where the leaf joins the pseudobulb. Usually there ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Orchids | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm a complete newb when it comes to flowers and I recently recieved an orchid for my birthday. My ... A: Christiana, you have a way with words. It's clear that you have done some reading about the care of ... | |
| new bloom | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a milt. andrea orchid that I have had since Sept. It has a new bloom but the stem holding ... A: Debbie, thanks for your question. Miltoniopsis (ie Pansy Orchid) orchid flowers are very delicate ... | |
| phal with rotten roots | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My phal's roots are all rotten, perhaps because of overwatering. Anyway, there's hardly any healthy ... A: Emily, thanks for the question. Hopefully you have used a fir bark based orchid potting mix and ... | |
| my dendrobium | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I got my orchid for my birthday on Jan. 5. She was 2 feet with 5 blooms and one on the way. When I ... A: Rachel, the orchid in question appears to be a phalaenopsis. Phalaenopsis orchids are among the ... | |
| new stems on orchids | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: how do I get new stems to grow on my Phalaenopsis orchids? I have one on which the stem appears to ... A: Palmier, Phalaenopsis flower spikes appear but once per year. When flowering has finished, the old ... | |
| cymbidium orchid | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: it had 3 stems with flowers on it but they have all dropped off and the stems are going brown,looks ... A: Karen, when the flowers fall from the cymbidium flower spike, you can cut the old spike off near the ... | |
| moth orchids best soil mix | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have two moth orchids,one planted in a bark and I just purchased a new one that is planted in a ... A: You should use a commercial orchid potting mix that contains some fir bark. Most places that carry ... | |
| Cym Orchid | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have had my cym orchid for two years. It bloomed last year and the shoot is starting to form pods ... A: Laura, thanks for your photo-- it clears up everything. Your plant is, in fact, not a cymbidium ... | |
| Cym Orchid | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have had my cym orchid for two years. It bloomed last year and the shoot is starting to form pods ... A: Laura, your description leaves me puzzled. It would be nice to have a picture. The only new growths ... | |
| orchid serial killer | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I am writing because I consistantly kill orchids, and am not sure why. i do not over water, keep ... A: Lindsay, it sounds as if you are not actually kiiling the plant but are experiencing bud drop. ... | |
| Orchids | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: My orchid has these small black flies. I bought it in a plastic bag without much soil so I put it in ... A: Cecelia, I think your hypothesis is correct. I recommend that you locate a garden center that ... | |
| Hybrid Orchid phaleanopsis | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Should I use any particular pot and soil to be successful in reporting? A: Gaybrielle, I recommend a plastic pot of sufficient size to accomodate the root mass and plenty of ... | |
| dendrobium orchid not blooming | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: i received a dendrobium as a gift december 2007. at the time it was in full bloom. once the blooms ... A: Allison, some types of phalaenopsis dendrobiums bloom on old growth, some just on new growth. Let's ... | |
| Phal orchids | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have two Phal orchids which I love and both of them seem to have bud blast. I am not sure what I ... A: Let me address your last comment first. Your orchid potting mix should be balanced, meaning it ... | |
| Orchids | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Recently, I have become enamored with orchids and have decided to purchase one. But before doing so, ... A: Tiffany, the "zone" is basically for plants to be grown outside. While orchids can be grown outside ... | |
| orchid | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I received an orchid about a year ago. After it finished flowering, I trimmed the stem almost at ... A: Claire, I would not give up on the plant. Since you repotted it, you may have noticed that the roots ... | |
| Orchids | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Recently, I have become enamored with orchids and have decided to purchase one. But before doing so, ... A: Tiffany, it doesn't matter that you live in Alaska, you can still grow orchids well indoors. Orchids ... | |
| Orchids | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: ! My favorite flowers are orchids,I have 3 so far,but one of them is blooming but the leaves are ... A: The reason the leaves are wilting is likely root rot. You may be watering it too much for the ... | |
| dendrobium orchid not blooming | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: i received a dendrobium as a gift december 2007. at the time it was in full bloom. once the blooms ... A: Allison, most types of dendrobiums, when not in active growth, should have little or no water. ... | |
| watering | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: This may be a sacrilegious question, but I have had great success with those glass watering globes ... A: Suzi, I would try it before commiting to it. The concern I would have is that orchid potting mix is ... | |
| phalaenopsis leaf | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Should I throw away two green phalaenopsis leaves that fell off the plant when it was moved or are ... A: Ann, it would be an entirely new plant with roots and leaves. It will have the same genetic ... | |
| phalaenopsis leaf | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Should I throw away two green phalaenopsis leaves that fell off the plant when it was moved or are ... A: Ann, that presence of good roots is a positive sign. If you have not repotted it in fresh orchid ... | |
| phalaenopsis leaf | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Should I throw away two green phalaenopsis leaves that fell off the plant when it was moved or are ... A: Ann. if you are asking if you can generate a new plant from the leaves as in african violets or ... | |
| orchid type unknown | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: My sister sent me a orchid when I had a hip replacement and it was beautiful. The plant was almost ... A: Jim, from your description I'm going to assume that you have either a phalaenopsis or a dendrobium ... | |
| Is it too late for my orchid? | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a Phalaenopsis Orchid for the first time. I placed it in an east facing window ... A: Genny, orchids need to be in pots with lots of drainage holes and should be watered only once per ... | |
| Catalaya P. | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: SO I watered it a little bit before it's regular watering time approximately 3 days after the ... A: Ebru, in your comments, you did not mention the pseudobulbs. All cattleyas have these and they ... | |
| what should i do? | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: How should I help my orchid? Should I put it in a regular pot with what it came in? Do I put some ... A: Judy, there is a special orchid potting mix that should be available at any garden center that sells ... | |
| my orchids leaves turned yellow | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I just bought my orchid and the le aves t urned yellow with like two black spots on it. What have I ... A: Judy, I recommend that you return the orchid for a refund. If you recently purchased it, the ... | |
| born again orchid now dying | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: We have an orchid that has been in the family for 7 years now. When we first got it it was full with ... A: Rebecca, it sounds as if your plant has a root problem. It should be freshly repotted in a plastic ... | |
| Spots on cymbidium blossoms | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: These brown spots are all over the blossoms but are like stains, not raised or able to be wiped off ... A: Sena, it is likely that it is a fungus called botyritis caused by the flowers getting wet and then ... | |
| Artificial Light | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Wayne - I have been growing orchids under fluorescent lights and 40-50% humidity for a number of ... A: Jim, the "Yearbook of Agriculture", U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1973 shows the following for 2 ... | |
| Identifying Orchid | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: This is a species I purchased from an orchid show about 5 years ago from a South American vendor. It ... A: Mary, thanks for your puzzler. Do you know if this species is native to South America? That would ... | |
| Flowering | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: A couple things I'm wondering... 1st one of the flowers on my moth orchid are wilting, do I trim ... A: Lauren, no need to trim after each flower. Most of the time, the wilted flowers will just fall ... | |
| orchids | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: about three weeks. They have not opened and one of the buds fell off the other day. I feed it ... A: Jane, it takes quite a while for cymbidium buds to open. The fact that you had only three buds ... | |
| Names | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: my name is Peggy Ruth Carpenter, and being an expert on Orchids I was wondering (hoping) if you ... A: Peggy, Beallara Peggy Ruth Carpenter was registered to Everglades Orchids in Belle Glade, Florida. ... | |
| Trying to save a hand-me-down orchid | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I would love any advice you could give me on how to salvage an orchid I was given from a friend who ... A: Michelle, I will assume that you have a phalaenopsis or moth orchid-- which are the most common type ... | |
| blossoms withering | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: i have a small orchid for about 5 weeks and the blossems seem to be withering petals folding ... A: Joan, the average lifespan for an orchid flower is about a month (some types last only a day and ... | |
| Artificial Light | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: Wayne - I have been growing orchids under fluorescent lights and 40-50% humidity for a number of ... A: Jim, thanks for your question. Phalaenopsis should have 1,000-1,500 foot candles of light. The ... | |
| Vanda - leaves fell off | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have Vanda which was doing well, but it has not lost all its leaves; the leaves turned yellow, ... A: Angelo, just a reminder to go easy on the watering until new growth appears at the base of the old ... | |
| Vanda - leaves fell off | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have Vanda which was doing well, but it has not lost all its leaves; the leaves turned yellow, ... A: If the "vanda" had fairly thin leaves, you don't have a vanda but a deciduous dendrobium. This ... | |
| watering? | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: my name is Christina, I live in Maine and own 2 Phals. I got the first one in july and undoubtly ... A: Christina, as soon as your last flowers drop you need to repot your plant in a fresh orchid potting ... | |
| Hit by freeze | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I live in central Florida and we had a freeze and I am afraid 2 of my orchids got hit as I forgot to ... A: Marilyn, you will likely lose the leaves, but recovery will be dependent upon whether or not the ... | |
| potting mix | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: What potting mix do you recommend when it comes time to repot my small phalinopsis? Thanks again for ... A: Nancy, the two most commonly available commercial potting mixes (found at Home Depot and Lowes) is ... | |
| phalaenopsis repotting | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: How do I go about repotting my phalaenopsis? I've had it about two years and it has bloomed well but ... A: Mitchell, thanks for your question. When you repot, use a commercially available orchid potting ... | |
| Dendrochilum wenzelli | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: Just a quick question on my Dendrochilum wenzelli. I got it from a show just a couple days ago and ... A: Gina, Dendrochilum wenzlii is an intermediate grower. Your conditions sound appropriate for the ... | |
| How to propagation my orchid | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I have several Phalaenopsis. I want propagation my plant for fun. Please tell me what should I do. ... A: Hong, the simplest way to propagate phalaenopsis orchids is to produce Keikis from nodes of a flower ... | |
| help my orchid | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I received an orchid from home depot in the summer. I am not sure but I think it is a Phaleonopsis. ... A: Paula, there is a place you should get to know. It is Oak Hill Gardens in West Dundee. Their ... | |
| help my orchid | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I received an orchid from home depot in the summer. I am not sure but I think it is a Phaleonopsis. ... A: Paula, your plant defintely needs repotting as it has root rot. Most of the plants I have purchased ... | |
| leaves | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I was just given my 1st orchid for valentines day. Before i begin to feed and water it i want to ... A: Lauren, what you do is very dependent upon the type of orchid you have. The most common type is the ... | |
| Sick Orchid | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, One of my cattleya has gotten sick and I need your help in diagnosing the problem. This ... A: I will make some assumptions here which you can evaluate. First, if you don't realize it (and I ... | |
| Valentine Orchid | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I got a beautiful arrangement of orchids on Valentine's day. I'm sorry to say that I do not know ... A: Annie, it would be nice to be able to grow orchids from cuttings but, unfortunately, they are so ... | |
| pansy orchid | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I have had a "pansy" orchid for about 1 year now. I just noticed what looks like a new flower spike ... A: Krissi, it is possible that if there are minute buds remaining below the break, these could produce ... | |
| Miltonia flower stems | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I have several Miltonia orchids and they have bloomed fine in the past. This winter, 2 have bloomed ... A: Lois, the lower light levels could be responsible for the shorter flower spikes. You might ... | |
| Bloom Booster | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I had written to you last week regarding some of my phals not blooming yet although 2 of them ... A: Good to hear from you again Angelo. I would substitute the bloom booster for your regular ... | |
| Brown circle dots on leaves | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I have one Orchid at this time. Try to see if I can keep it alive before buying many more. I have ... A: Carol, let's see if we can rule out (or in) the possibilty that these brown spots are the brown ... | |
| orchid leaves very dark green and reddish | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I separated a pot that had two phal orchids growing together, I used a knife to separate the area ... A: Jody, if your question is to know why the leaves are dark green with some reddish. Nothing you have ... | |
| Am I doing it correctly (pollinating) | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure what kind of orchids I have - 2 kinds, one with'flat' flowers and strong perfume, 2 ... A: Gill, please be aware that if you are successful in producing a pod, there will be a 4-9 month ... | |
| how to start to grow orchids | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a wedding in September 2009 and as a wedding favors i would like to give little planted ... A: Inna, growing orchids from seed is definitely out due to the time and degree of knowledge required. ... | |
| non blooming phaleanopsis | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I've had this phaleanopsis for over 2 years. When I first received it the plant was in full bloom. ... A: Barbara, when the old flower spike turns woody and brown it is dead (normal for some phalaenopsis ... | |
| Phal - No spikes | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I have several Phals which are very healthy, but only 2 of them have produced spikes this ... A: We've enjoyed the Air Museum at Wright Patterson in Dayton. Would would like to get back there some ... | |
| Phal - No spikes | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I have several Phals which are very healthy, but only 2 of them have produced spikes this ... A: I can't recall if you told me the temperature range in your garage. I know you have had some pretty ... | |
| pot size | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a small phalinopsis in a pot about 2 inches wide and 3 inches tall . The flowers ... A: You're welcome Nancy. With regard to repotting your phalaenopsis, if, upon unpotting, all of the ... | |
| need help!! | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: i live in WV and its janaury right now. in july i got an orchid that had already bloomed. well the ... A: Samantha, thanks for your question. My wife is a native West Virginian (near Logan) and we travel ... | |
| orchids | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions. First, I've one of my orchids is growing several leafs at the top of the ... A: Sarah, I will assume that you have a phalaenopsis orchid, otherwise called, a moth orchid. With ... | |
| Got Burnt | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have an Moth orchid and it has been doing very well in my dorm room window but one day it was very ... A: Dru, you may cut the burned leaf below the burn spot. Probably best to use a clean razor blade, ... | |
| Is my Orchid having a baby? | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: knowing nothing about Orchids we put ours in the bathroom where it seems happy. It is just now ... A: Al, the thing to do following a flowering cycle is to repot the plant in fresh orchid potting mix. ... | |
| Phal - Leave discoloration, spot | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I have several phals; one of them has a leave which I noticed is discolored, it also has a ... A: Angelo, the pictures are a little fuzzy but I note an area on the leaf which has been eroded away ... | |
| BLOOMS DYING | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: What could cause the blooms to die as they open up. I have 5 stems of blooms, and as they begin to ... A: Bruce, there are three main causes for bud abortion: 1) dry atmosphere; 2) temperature, 3) poor root ... | |
| What type of orchid is it? | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Good day, I received an orchid from my mother. She was tired of defending it against her cat and so ... A: Kat, if you can send a picture that would be helpful. My guess, based upon your description, is ... | |
| Repotting a baby orchid. | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: About a year ago I bought a Dtps. Taisuco Candystripe x Phal amabilis and 2 weeks later the buds ... A: Tiffany, it sounds like the roots are long enough. If the leaves on this keiki are at least two ... | |
| Phali's and how to repot or something | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have been growing Phalis now for almost two years, I have one of my first ones that now has four ... A: Kristine, I suggest that you stake your flower spike if you haven't already done so. Use a bamboo ... | |
| Re-potting orchid | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering when is a good time to repot my orchid which has out grown it's orginal small pot. ... A: Judy, since you didn't mention the type of orchid you have, I'm going to assume that it is a ... | |
| Phalaenopsis | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a mature phalaenopsis that has produced unbelievable multistemmed flower spikes for years. I ... A: Lisa, I would have recomended that you do what you did. With that many new roots getting started on ... | |
| Broken Phalaenopsis flower stem | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I received my first orchid last spring. After it had finished blooming, I cut the stem down. A ... A: Cyndy, if there is a node (ie joint) below the location of the break in the flower spike, it is ... | |
| Phal and its spikes growing sideways | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Wayne, I have several Phals which had grown sideways when I bought them although its spike was nice ... A: Angelo, you may be able to slip the spike to one side of the leaf and anchor it to a bamboo stake so ... | |
| phalaenopsis keiki propagation | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have 1 keiki growing on a healthy phalan. plant. It has only 1 root about 4 inches long and 2 ... A: Catherine, I prefer to wait until the leaves are at least 3 inches long before separating the keiki ... | |
| orchid propagation | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have recently heard something about orchid propagation called meristem. Can you provide more ... A: Nancy, the ease of meristemming will depend, in part, on whether or not you have experience in ... | |
| Phalaenopsis reflowering | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I was given a phalaenopsis orchid on November 19th as a birthday present. The plant was already in ... A: Isabelle, the flower spikes on some types of phalaenopsis turn brown and die back. It is possible, ... | |
| Phalaenopisis orchid problems | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: Having scanned through past answers and learnt heaps already from the questions/answers, I realise ... A: Alison, you should trim back your flower spike with a cut just above a node (ie joint) in the flower ... | |
| Cymbidium leaves are turning yellowish, discoloring | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Wayne, I have a couple of Cymbidiums whose leaves seem to be turning yellowish and discoloring. Some ... A: Angelo, Cygon 2E is certainly effective but be careful handling this stuff. I know that I had some ... | |
| Cymbidium leaves are turning yellowish, discoloring | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Wayne, I have a couple of Cymbidiums whose leaves seem to be turning yellowish and discoloring. Some ... A: I haven't checked at Home Depot recently, but there are three products that I use. Bonide markets ... | |
| Vanda | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Wayne, I have a vanda which has a stem with a yellow leave, it also has white spots on the leaves ... A: Angelo, unfortunately, there must have been a mix up on tags. Your plant is not a vanda. It may be ... | |
| Phal and its spikes growing sideways | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Wayne, I have several Phals which had grown sideways when I bought them although its spike was nice ... A: Angelo, phalaenopsis flower spikes are phototropic and grow toward the light. If the light is ... | |
| Cymbidium leaves are turning yellowish, discoloring | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Wayne, I have a couple of Cymbidiums whose leaves seem to be turning yellowish and discoloring. Some ... A: Angelo, thanks for the detailed photos. They are very helpful in diagnosing the reason for your ... | |
| Phals exposed to cold temperature | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: Last week, I came back home from university and brought my phals back with me, and I had to walk in ... A: Janice, thank you for the picture. In the photo I see two leaves with problems. I would cut off ... | |
| Phals exposed to cold temperature | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: Last week, I came back home from university and brought my phals back with me, and I had to walk in ... A: Janice, whether or not the plant suffered frost is largely a function of whether or not it was ... | |
| yellowing | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a phalaenopsis orchid that grew a second stem. The second stem also grew a branch and both ... A: Alison, thanks for your question. It is possible that the sudden change in temperature had some ... | |
| phalaenopsis Orchid leaves suddenly wilting and dying | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My orchid is 'in intensive care' right now and I am hoping you can help me work out what is wrong ... A: You're welcome Katie. It is likely that the air roots are responsible for survival of your plant. ... | |
| Phalaenopsis - Reflowering on same stem | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I received a couple of phalaenopsis orchids as gifts when we moved into our new home in ... A: Nick, thanks for your questions. It is not unusual for a phalaenopsis to reflower on the same ... | |
| Stems and Flower | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I have had my orchid for close to a year now, it almost died about a month after I got it, I was ... A: Sounds as if the keiki has not matured enough for separation. When it gets large enough you should ... | |
| Stems and Flower | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I have had my orchid for close to a year now, it almost died about a month after I got it, I was ... A: Cailee, I assume you have a phalaenopsis or moth orchid, but that is a guess. You need to repot ... | |
| phalaenopsis Orchid leaves suddenly wilting and dying | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: My orchid is 'in intensive care' right now and I am hoping you can help me work out what is wrong ... A: Katie, thank you for your question. The issue with your plants is one of the most common ones that I ... | |
| orchids | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I purchase my live beautifully colored orchids downtown Los Angeles at the flower shops and mart. ... A: I assume that you have cut flowers and not actual orchid plants. Usually, those in vials have a ... | |
| Vandas dropping first (oldest) leaves | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Wayne, I have a large Vanda colection, basically all going well untill suddenly a good portion of my ... A: Jurg, it is not unusual for orchids, including orchids of the vandaceous alliance, to lose older ... | |
| dying leaves on phaelo | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: is the plant dying? can I save it? A: Denny, dying leaves are a symptom of root rot. Obtain some orchid potting mix at your garden center ... | |
| new shooting star black gold | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I just received my first orchid as a birthday gift. The tag says shooting star black gold, but there ... A: Teresa, the proper name of your plant is likely Brassidium Shooting Star 'Black Gold'. The name ... | |
| Repotting/rotted roots | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I received a moth orchid about two months ago in full bloom. About three or four weeks ago I noticed ... A: Caroline, the orchid poting mix only needs to soaked for an hour or less, though it does no harm to ... | |
| beginner | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: My 11 y.o. daughter loves the Orchids at Longwood Gardens and is asking for one for Christmas. What ... A: Very good questions Sharon. I recommend that you get her a phalaenopsis orchid and one that is in ... | |
| Moth orchid(phalaenopsis) | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: My wife was given the orchid as a gift and it has since flowered. It said on the instructions that ... A: Russell, it is likely that the whitish spikes are new roots. You should locate a source of orchid ... | |
| roots | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have what appears to be three individual root masses coming out up on the main plant. Is it ... A: Jane, thanks for the clarification. I don't recall what type of orchid you have. It sounds as if ... | |
| brassia orchids | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: what do I do care for the plant when it is done blooming and the flowers have dropped. This is my ... A: Gaby, it needs very little care just after flowering. You can water lightly until you see new ... | |
| roots | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have what appears to be three individual root masses coming out up on the main plant. Is it ... A: There is a good chance that they are aerial roots. These plants, in nature, have their plants ... | |
| roots | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have what appears to be three individual root masses coming out up on the main plant. Is it ... A: I would determine whether those root masses are from the main plant. You may have to unpot and ... | |
| phalaenopsis orchid | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I cut the stem, leaving about 1 inch, after the bloom died. a couple of months later, the leaves ... A: Flo, you need to repot your plant in fresh orchid potting mix. First, obtain a bag of fir bark-based ... | |
| orchid fungus? | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an orchid garden with about 8 plants that I have been growing for a few years now. They all ... A: Meredith, I suspect that you have an infection of the scale insect. The wet spots are plant sap ... | |
| Orchids | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Have recently been given twenty different orchids from my Aunts that belonged to one that passed ... A: Cyndi, that is quite a predicament you have. Let's start with tags. If there are any tags in the ... | |
| phalaenopsis trouble in the caribbean | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I have two different phals one the label says it a Spotted deer the other says sun beauty. The ... A: Ramona, here are several potential causes for the condition of your phalaenopsis: Exposure to the ... | |
| My 1st Orchid | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: My husband gave me my very 1st Orchid for our 1st wedding aniversary and a haven't a clue how to ... A: Amber, flower spikes on phalaenopsis orchids are either the type that turns brown and dies back or ... | |
| how to care for my orchid | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can give me some advice in how to care for my beautiful orchid. I was given an orchid ... A: There is a close relationship between the nature of the potting mix and watering. Often, newly ... | |
| phal flower stem branching at bud sites | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: My 10 year old phalanopsis, which has bloomed faithfully in my house for the last 10 years is ... A: Vivian, I suspect that your phalaenopsis has higher light levels in your greenhouse and is ... | |
| mealy bugs on orchids | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I've brought my orchids that summered outside into the house and now I spot mealy bugs around the ... A: Corinne, the use of a systemic by-passes the need to treat the entire growing environment of the ... | |
| mealy bugs on orchids | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I've brought my orchids that summered outside into the house and now I spot mealy bugs around the ... A: Corrine, I recommend a systemic insecticide such as Bayer Advanced Formula. First, soak a Q-tip in ... | |
| Oncidium Orchids | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I have some oncidium orchids which I have not been able to get to bloom. I've had them for ... A: Cheryl, OTT=Lite is a brand name. They are high eficiency lights manufactured to allow the true ... | |
| Oncidium Orchids | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have some oncidium orchids which I have not been able to get to bloom. I've had them for ... A: Cheryl, you were correct in thinking that your oncidiums need more light. I have a couple at the ... | |
| Two colors flowers one plant | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: What kind of orchid is this? I have had this about a year and a half and the flowers have always ... A: Jennifer, this is a dendrobium orchid and, more specifically, a dendrobium-- phalaenopsis type. ... | |
| Care of bought Orchids | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Each stem is in a solution in a small phial. Do I keep them in this or remove them and put in water. ... A: Vivienne, I assume that what you received were flower stems (sometimes called "spikes")and not ... | |
| watering | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: This is probably a dumb question, but please don't think it is. My husband decided to water my ... A: Katie, there are no dumb questions. It is unfortunate that some of us learned to keep our mouth shut ... | |
| Roots-New plant? | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I bought a Phalaenopsis at Home Depot about 2 months ago. I have been watering once a week but then ... A: Roots and leaves of orchids contain no meristemmatic tiss ue and, therfore, they cannot be used to ... | |
| Growing dendrobium from a seed pod | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a dendrobium plant that has developed a seed pod and would be interested in attempting to ... A: The topic you inquired about is too involved to provide the entire set of procedures here. However, ... | |
| Rotted roots | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I bought a Phalaenopsis at Home Depot about 2 months ago. I have been watering once a week but then ... A: Jake, first let me congratulate you on the action you took. I have had plants bloom or produce ... | |
| help | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: my orchid stem is going black what should i do and how do i find out what type it is? A: Kelly, the most commonly found pot orchid at commercial retail outlets is the phalaenopsis (aka ... | |
| droopy leaves on phalaenopsis | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My phalenopsis orchids are doing much better since I stopped watering so much. The new leaves are ... A: Marilyn, the droopy leaaves will not recover because the roots serving them are likely dead-- you ... | |
| Orchid, black bugs on shoots, flowers | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have 20-30 orchids. Lately every time I a shoot (right term? stem?) develops it becomes covered ... A: Christopher, phalaenopsis can be repotted most anytime because they don't have a rest period as ... | |
| phalaenopsis orchid | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: two years ago I recieved a phalaenopsis for Mothers Day. It was blooming and had two thick leaves. ... A: Barbara, if your plant's leaves are a dark green in color, it is not getting sufficient light for ... | |
| rotting new flower stem before blooming | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a phalenopsis that was outside all summer in bright shade where it thrived, producing 2 new ... A: Leigh, Phalaenopsis do not do well below 15 degrees C and, if the buds were exposed to such ... | |
| phaleanopsis | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an orchid which has fimished flowering (2 stems). It has healthy leaves and is producing ... A: Roger, the standard procedure on phalaenopsis orchids is to repot after each flowering. Purchase a ... | |
| Orchid, black bugs on shoots, flowers | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I have 20-30 orchids. Lately every time I a shoot (right term? stem?) develops it becomes covered ... A: Christopher, thank you for your question. My guess is that you haven't repotted in quite a while. ... | |
| Orchid id | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: Can you help me identify this orchid. I bought it last year at Wal-Mart after it had bloomed with no ... A: It might be helpful if you can either send a picture of the plant or a description. Does the plant ... | |
| Phal. orchid not blooming | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I got a healthy phal. orchid in Mar 07. At the time it had one flower shoot. The flowers died in Jul ... A: Preeli, yes, this would be a good time to repot. Repotting in a good fir-bark based potting mix ... | |
| My first Orchid | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I might be buying a new Orchid soon as I think my first one is dying. I brought the Orchid in full ... A: Christian, thank you for sharing your concern with me. First thing we need to establish is the type ... | |
| air roots? | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: My orchid's flower stalk is yellowing but there are two new "air roots". Do I leave those or cut ... A: Kathi, it is not essential to bury the air roots. Some think they are unsightly or see it as a sign ... | |
| air roots? | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: My orchid's flower stalk is yellowing but there are two new "air roots". Do I leave those or cut ... A: Kathi, thanks for your question. First, I'll assume that you have a phalaenopsis orchid, which is ... | |
| Orchids | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a purple orchid which has leaves at the bottom and tall stems where the flowers bloom. It has ... A: Jessica, from your description, it sounds as if you have a dendrobium orchid. Dendrobiums have canes ... | |
| Banrot systemic fungicide | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: can this be sprayed on leafs of cats and other orchids My supplier included no instructions on use ... A: Paula, the American Orchid Society's Handbook on Orchid Pests and Diseases indicates that Banrot is ... | |
| Cymbidium | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I received it in full bloom with one spike. When it died I cut it off, just as my instructions told ... A: Amanda, one thing you said suggests a reason for your plant's decline. You mention a square glass ... | |
| My Brsdm. | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a Brsdm. Golden Gamine 'White Night'. And i was wondering about temp. It's getting ... A: A west facing window is fine. You can adjust the light level by moving the plant clopser or further ... | |
| NEW | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I RCVD A PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID FROM 1800 FLOWERS, BUT THERE IS A PLASTIC COVERING THE ROOTS AND ... A: Eileen, I recommend that you repot it in a plastic pot with lots of air/drainage holes in the ... | |
| repotting a phalaenopsis and a oncidium orchid | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I would be really gratful for your advice. I have two orchids that I would like to re pot but I have ... A: Good morning Cecily. Both plants should be repotted. The garden centers at both Lowes and Home ... | |
| Phal - flowering & repotting of mother & baby? | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm an extreme novice to orchid care. I was bought a phal in bloom about two years ago. It has not ... A: You're welcome Claire. Orchid roots are threadlike and are covered by a thick sheath called the ... | |
| Phal - flowering & repotting of mother & baby? | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm an extreme novice to orchid care. I was bought a phal in bloom about two years ago. It has not ... A: Greetings Clair. With regard to flowering, you made the right move to give the plant more light in ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Pollination | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: removing the pollinia from a Phalaenopsis flower being pollinated with the pollinia from a different ... A: Luiz, I would not exceed two pods per plant. This is to avoid stressing the plant too much to ... | |
| Phalaenopsis New Leaf Growth | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I have moon orchid (or at least that's what I was told it was) whose existing leaves are turning ... A: Annie, normally I recommend that a plant not be repotted until it finishes flowering. The reason is ... | |
| Phalaenopsis New Leaf Growth | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I have moon orchid (or at least that's what I was told it was) whose existing leaves are turning ... A: Annie, Moon Oorchid is the common name for a phalaenopsis species (phal amabilis). This orchid has ... | |
| New Orchid owner please help. | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have just received an Orchid as a gift. I have never owned an orchid before so I know nothing ... A: For now, I would just be careful not to overwater it-- no more than once per week. If you have an ... | |
| fertilizing moth orchids during blooming | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: i have a moth orchid and it had not bloomed in over a year but i was not fertilizing it. i started ... A: Amanda, unlike some orchids, the phalaenopsis grows year around and can be fed weakly weekly all ... | |
| my withered orchid | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: i have a phalaenopsis orchid that has been blooming for the past two years and doing great. ... A: Annie, you are fortnate that your plant has finally stopped blooming. Like all of us a plant has ... | |
| Orchid Leaves turning white on one side. | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I bought an orchid (not sure what type. It's a larger plant with white petals which bleed into ... A: Diana, glad the test came out negative. New growth can be affected more by sharp changes than older ... | |
| Cattleya Orchid | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: It's me again and I don't mind telling you how much I appreciate you two answering questions, ... A: Cheryl, you are welcome. Questions are the food that feeds learning. Keep asking. Your plant is ... | |
| Orchid foliage | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a black orchid with reed-like foliage. Is there such a plant? What is it's common ... A: Barry, Cymbidiums and Maxillaria have reed like foliage but I'm not aware of any that are close to ... | |
| First Orchid Plant in my life | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I just bought an Orchid, but it`s the 1st time I will try to grow it. It`s a pink Phalaenopsis with ... A: First, congratulations Viktoriya on your first orchid. Temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees C. are on ... | |
| Phaleanopsis, black & green mold, repotting with injured roots? | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I fear I'm asking too late & have destroyed my orchid... I have a 2 yr old small Phalean. that has ... A: Lillian, it is likely that the "green mold" is algae and is harless. It thrives in humid ... | |
| Orchid Leaves turning white on one side. | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I bought an orchid (not sure what type. It's a larger plant with white petals which bleed into ... A: Diana, I don't think the condition you describe would have occurred by damaging an airborn root. My ... | |
| replanting | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I need to repot my plant. The one i have is in the middle of what looks like a wood. It is light ... A: Sarah, I'll assume you have a phalaenopsis orchid. Yes you should repot. You need to locate a ... | |
| Leaves on a flower stem | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: When the last blooms died on my phal orchid I left the flower spike as it was still green. To my ... A: Gretchen, a new plant is forming at a node of the old flower spike and is a common occurrence in ... | |
| Vanda orchid | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have had a Vanda orchid for several years and each year it blooms. This year, however, not only ... A: Susan, it is one of the characteritics of vandaceous orchids to produce new vegetative growths from ... | |
| my phalaenopsis is growing again! | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine gave me a phalaenopsis as a gift for my wedding..... i watered it once in a week ... A: Lovy, the simplest way to feed is to use a balanced plant food. A balanced plant food is one that ... | |
| is my phalaenopsis orchid dying? | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: ok.. so about two weeks ago i received a phalaenopsis orchid from a friend, but lately the flowers ... A: Bethany, it sounds as if your orchid is Ok. Phalaenopsis flowers last 2-4 weeks and then fall as you ... | |
| my phalaenopsis is growing again! | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine gave me a phalaenopsis as a gift for my wedding..... i watered it once in a week ... A: Lovy, glad to hear that your phal is doing well. I recommmend that the first step to take with a ... | |
| Orchid Spots | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Some of my phalaenopsis leaves have developed multiple small brown spots. Appreciate your insight ... A: Janet, one possibility is scale. This is a sucking insect that frequents orchids. Best way to ... | |
| orchid | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: my phalaenopsis orchid lost all leaves, they started to get mushy wet and die. I took it out of the ... A: Maria, it sounds as if you have a bacterial rot. It may be too late for the orchid that lost all ... | |
| My Orchid | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I think my orchid has died but I'm not totally sure. It is a phalaenopsis orchid which I bought in ... A: Ceri, it is natural for the flower spike to turn brown after flowering. You did well to cut it off ... | |
| Phalaenopsis flowers yellowing and drooping | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I have just purchased my Phalaenopsis, and it's flowers, which were gorgeous upon purchase and had ... A: Michelle, if you believe the plant was subjected to high temperatures (above 85 degrees) on the way ... | |
| orchids | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: How and when do I separate orchids in pots in Tasmania as some have dead bulbs in them. one hasn't ... A: Barb, thank you for your question. While you may not know which type of orchid you have, it sounds ... | |
| Orchid Transplanting | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I read the answer you gave Lois about transplanting orchids and have another question. I LOVE the ... A: Sherrie, your first question concerns potting all of your phalaenopsis into one pot. I assume they ... | |
| Oncidium Sharry Baby | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: About 3 weeks ago I purchased an oncidium sharry baby. Something that has been bothering me is that ... A: Korie, unfortunately many of the plants we purchase are in potting mix which has degraded to the ... | |
| sick | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: i bought an orchid a while back ago and it was doing just fine. i kept it the bathroom(separate from ... A: Sommer, some phalaenopsis hybrids are genetically prone to have the old flower spike turn brown. ... | |
| Phalaenopsis blooming | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a Phalaenopsis orchid 3 months ago with three blooms and eight buds; over the three ... A: Leonard, phalaenopsis spikes may branch and produce additional buds and flowers. As long as it is ... | |
| vuyl. shady lady | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I bought 2 of these last year at H.Depot...and after the blooms they sat in my east window garden ... A: Nancy, yes 7-7-7 ia a balanced food. One experienced grower I know alternates several different ... | |
| vuyl. shady lady | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I bought 2 of these last year at H.Depot...and after the blooms they sat in my east window garden ... A: Nancy, wait until after the plant blooms before repotting. Your east window should be fine as it ... | |
| Oncidiums and Dendrobium | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm curious to know whether spikes will grow and flower more than once in the same place of the ... A: Cheryl, mature oncidiums have a pair of leaves growing from the base of the pseudobulb in additionto ... | |
| Oncidiums and Dendrobium | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm curious to know whether spikes will grow and flower more than once in the same place of the ... A: Cheryl, some dendrobium hybrids may re-flower on old canes but I know of no Oncidiums that will ... | |
| orchid regrowth | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Phalenopses orchid flower stem was trimmed down halfway to above knode(per orchid instructions I ... A: Gina, your plant may look fine but, to be sure, you need to unpot it and check the roots. If any are ... | |
| dendrobium phalaenopsis | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a dendrobium phalaenopsis and am wondering how to care for it. It is in full flower now and ... A: Thelma, a dendrobium phalaenopis is a warm growing dendrobium. It can grow outside this summer in a ... | |
| orchids | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I have purchase my first orchid. Never raised one. Please tell me about sunlight, (how much?) orchid ... A: Priscilla, there are many types of orchids with many differences in growing requirements. For now, ... | |
| Sunburn Phalaenopsis | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I recently left a bunch of my Phalaenopsis in direct sunlight and several have lost all of their ... A: Nate, it is possible that the plant will grow new leaves as long as the growing point (ie point fron ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I bought a couple of orchids and they bloomed and lasted for about 3 months. The flowers began to ... A: Irvania, it is natural for the old flower spkes to turn brown and die back. You may cut these off ... | |
| phalenopsis spikes | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: i have a moth orchid and it has not flowered in almost one year. i think for a while it was not ... A: Any node is fine. Cut the spike just above the node. It is possible that a new flower spike will ... | |
| phalenopsis spikes | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: i have a moth orchid and it has not flowered in almost one year. i think for a while it was not ... A: Amanda, with regard to the old flower spikes, if they have turned brown you may cut them off. If ... | |
| droopy shriveled leaves w/ a sticky substance on the under side. | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a phalenopsis that was doing great until I repoted it and now the leaves are very droopy and ... A: Tammie, it sounds as if you may be growing the plant too dry. Clay pots can suck the moisture out ... | |
| dendrobium care | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm new to orchid care. Three or four weeks ago, I purchased a small dendrobium from Publix. It ... A: The plant to which you are referring is a New Guinee dendrobium. These are mini-dendrobiums but ... | |
| orchid regrowth | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: Phalenopses orchid flower stem was trimmed down halfway to above knode(per orchid instructions I ... A: Gina, the new plant is called a keiki and should develop both leaves and roots before being potted ... | |
| is my orchid dying? | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: Ok so my orchid was doing great. It had 7 leaves and 8 blooms but it was in its original ugly ... A: Megan, your orchid needs to be repotted. Locate a source of orchid potting mix. The Schultz Company ... | |
| minor root rot | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I purchased what appears to be an extremely healthy phal about 2 weeks ago. There are 7 healthy ... A: Fran, I would cut back on the watering until after flowering. The sign of root rot is an indication ... | |
| after care | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: i am a new orchid plant owner having purchased two Phalaenopsis. After the blooms have died, I am to ... A: Elaine, the spikes are the stemlike growths from which the flower buds emerge and open. They ... | |
| Oncidium that won't flower | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a couple of oncidiums that I have had for many years. They get lots of new growth, but a ... A: Scott, I agree that Oncidiums should be summered out where they can get the breezes, increased light ... | |
| New Orchid | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I bought a white phalaenopsis six days ago. It came in a pink ceramic pot with a plastic pot inside ... A: You're welcome Jane. I would wait to repot until all of the flowers have fallen. You don't need to ... | |
| phalaenopsis | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: but one stem is going brown and all the flowers on it have died, the other stem one of the flowers ... A: Kirsteen, individual phalaenopsis flowers last 3-4 weeks. It is often difficult to know how long a ... | |
| New Orchid | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I bought a white phalaenopsis six days ago. It came in a pink ceramic pot with a plastic pot inside ... A: Jane, Better Gro also markets bags of phalaenopsis orchid potting mix. You need to buy a bag of this ... | |
| Phaelaenopsis Trouble! | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: A couple of months ago, my husband brought me home a phalaenopsis plant that he bought from a ... A: Amber, watering frequency depends, among other things, upon the type and condition of potting mix. ... | |
| Taking care of an Orchid | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: My husband presented me with a beautiful orchid yesterday. Though the label mentions the name of the ... A: Morning sunlight is fine which is why most growers recommend an east window. It is fine to have the ... | |
| Taking care of an Orchid | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: My husband presented me with a beautiful orchid yesterday. Though the label mentions the name of the ... A: Shalini, you are indeed fortunate to receive such a beautiful orchid. You may water once per week ... | |
| Not sure if my phalaenopsis is in trouble! | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased my first phalaenopsis orchid a few weeks ago, very healthy with many blooms and two ... A: There is a better than even chance that they will turn yellow and fall off. This is the result of a ... | |
| Orchid | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have never owned an orchid before, and now all the flowers have fallen off, which I know should ... A: Jenifer, phalaenopsis orchids (if that is what you have) bloom once a year-- usually in the spring. ... | |
| Not sure if my phalaenopsis is in trouble! | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased my first phalaenopsis orchid a few weeks ago, very healthy with many blooms and two ... A: Kariane, the old bloom spikes (ie stems) naturally die back after flowering, so that is normal. You ... | |
| orchid transplant | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I have written to you before, you are the orchid guru! I recently took a trip to Florida where my ... A: Angela, I recommend that you purchase a commercial grade of orchid potting mix. These can be found ... | |
| Phalaenopsis | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis that lost all it leaves and I thought it was dying until it put out a shoot ... A: Amanda, some believe that this situation is a survival mechanism on the part of the plant-- to ... | |
| White spots | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I recently moved my orchids outside, and (not thinking) I put my phalaenopsis orchids where there's ... A: David, I'm guessing that the spots are due to sunlight being focused on the leaves while they are ... | |
| orchids is dying - help | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: We received a beautiful orchid arrangement as a housewarming gift. If is about 18 inches tall, 6 ... A: Stacey, the advice you received is correct as far as it goes. You need to obtain a bag of orchid ... | |
| phalaenopsis casualty | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I was given a phal as a gift and the directions from the store were to water from the bottom for ... A: Terri, your question as I understand it, is whether a phalaenopsis orchid can survive once it has ... | |
| Phaleanopsis sprouts | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: How do I tell the difference between an air root and a new flower sprout? My phal has a sprout ... A: Deb, an air root, when in active growth, has a green growing tip behind which is a white velamin or ... | |
| Dendrobium question | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a Dendrobium New Century "Happiness" at the Pacific Orchid Expo earlier this year. ... A: You're welcome Erin. We have a catch 22 situation with the new growth. Kind of depends on how large ... | |
| Dendrobium question | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a Dendrobium New Century "Happiness" at the Pacific Orchid Expo earlier this year. ... A: Erin, your dendrobium is one of a group generally known as Yamamato dendrobiums-- named after the ... | |
| new orchid flowers | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: My 3-month old orchid just lost its last flowers yesterday, so I'm left with the stems. Will the ... A: Laurel, with regard to your first question, a healthy plant will rebloom next year. You may trim ... | |
| Spider Mites/Insecticidal Soap | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I am new to orchids and have an infestation of spider mites. Some of my orchids are in bloom. I ... A: Marcia, you can mist the plant (leaf top and bottom) with 70 % isoproply (rubbing) alcohol. Mist ... | |
| phalaenopsis | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I fertilized the phalaenopsis with Peter's Excel 15-10-15. Unfortunately I left some of them out in ... A: Jorge, regardless of the root condition, if there is no meristemmatic tissue which can generate a ... | |
| Orchid idetification | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: Some orchids have flowers that stem from the top of the pseudobulbs (eg. Encyclia). Other have the ... A: Jose, as you are aware, there are thousands of orchid genera, so I will note just a few of the most ... | |
| phalaenopsis | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I fertilized the phalaenopsis with Peter's Excel 15-10-15. Unfortunately I left some of them out in ... A: Jorge, good question. The color change to reddish or black could well be due to excessive light. ... | |
| Oncidium Shady Lady Orchid | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I have had this orchid for about a month. The flowers got darker in color and wilted. I have not ... A: Kelley, youy are correct about the end of the growing season. You may cut the flower spike off ... | |
| orchid petals | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I was given an orchid, i don't know the type but the tag reads 'exotic orchid 'voluptuous''. The ... A: Carley, I'm going to assume that your orchid is a phalaenopsis or moth orchid but it could be some ... | |
| Orchid bought from a Kroger | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: My fiancee bought an orchid for me with four spikes from a Kroger store. I have had it about 3 or 4 ... A: Amanda, the orchids I'm familiar with, sold at Krogers, are minidendrobiums. Like most dendrobiums, ... | |
| Sunburned Phalaenopsis | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I got orchid fever about a year. I progressively bought my first six orchids, Phalaenopsis, from a ... A: Diana, a belated welcome to the wonderful world of orchids. You live in a wonderful place to grow ... | |
| bugs in my orchids | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm very concerned about my two orchids. They are by each other and I noticed that one has little ... A: Jen, I recommend That you use an insecticidal drench on your plants. It is likely that your potting ... | |
| phalaenopsis orchid | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I received this orchid as a gift about 2 months ago. I put it near a southern window (in a ... A: A couple of issues come to mind. You can trim the old flower spike by cutting it off just above a ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Orchids | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My Grandmother received this orchid as a gift. It has water pearls in it. She would like to know ... A: Dana, I recommend that the phalaenopsis be repotted into a standard orchid potting mix in a plastic ... | |
| overwater orchid | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: Please help! I was called away to care for a sick family member and my assistant watered my orchids ... A: Wendy, you need to get some orchid potting mix to repot these plants. Soak the mix while unpotting ... | |
| Cane Orchid | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My Cane orchid is a little over 3 years old and blooms several time a year. It is "resting" now, ... A: Rosemary, I assume your "cane" orchid is a dendrobium. There are many different hybrids that could, ... | |
| something is growing on the flower stem of my orchid | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a phalenopsis orchid which seems to be growing at a tremendous rate. It has two flower stems, ... A: Grace, to some extent, the answer to your question is that if you have a large, healthy plant, there ... | |
| out-of-season phalaenopsis orchids | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I have two phalaenopsis orchid plants, a white flower and a yellow and pink flower, well, the ... A: Brittany, you have an example of the genetic diveristy in phalaenopsis. Some hybrids (depending upon ... | |
| phalaenopsis roots(?) growing out of soil | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I have been given the task of repotting my mother-in-law's treasured phalaenopsis.... she lives in a ... A: Yes Christine they are orchid roots. A specialized type of root called an aerial root. In areas ... | |
| dendrobium phalaenopsis type root loss | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: it bloomed beautifully for a month, the flowers fell, some leaves turned yellow and fell. there are ... A: It sounds as if your dendrobium suffers from rot as a result of overwatering. The only hope for ... | |
| brown flower tips on phaleanopsis orchid | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I just received a phaleanopsis orchid as a gift. It was bought from a stand on the street and, while ... A: Raelynn, I would wait to repot until it has finished flowering. It sounds as if the flowers that ... | |
| orchid revival | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I have an orchid at work which I treated with benign neglect (save for some VERY sporadic watering) ... A: It sounds as if you have a phalaenopsis orchid. If so, you may cut the old flower spike back and ... | |
| dendrobium phalaenopsis type root loss | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: it bloomed beautifully for a month, the flowers fell, some leaves turned yellow and fell. there are ... A: Christy, the stems are called canes. Most dendrobiums require a rest period after blooming. During ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid. | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I was given my orchid as a gift and had wanted one for a while. It has three stems and is in a 1.3qt ... A: Linda, unless you have a pot containing several distinct phalaenopsis orchids, you cannot separate ... | |
| my mini orchid | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I was bought a mini orchid last year and it only had a couple of flowers on it which fell off within ... A: Ruth, I will assume from your description that you have a minidendrobium orchid. Congratulations ... | |
| Orchids | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: well she has had it for 3 months, and about 2 months ago, the flowers fell off and never grew back. ... A: Brittany, most orchids bloom once per year. When the flowers are finished, the plant will go into a ... | |
| Dendrobium New Spikes | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I am in Hawaii. My giant white dendrobiums are sending out new flower spikes that are not maturing ... A: Sandi, from your comments, it sounds as though these plants have bloomed well for you in the past ... | |
| phaleanopsis orchid | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a phaleanopsis orchid that was just starting to grow what looked like could be a bloom, but ... A: Repotting your plant just when it is starting to bloom could be the reason that the flower spike ... | |
| orchid roots | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: My mother has an orchid that has sent a shoot out 2 ft with some blossoms on the end. About 3 ... A: Paula, thanks for your question. As I understand it, the flower spike has roots forming about 3 ... | |
| Phalaenopsis | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently re-potted my two year old phalaenopsis, in the process of re-potting all the leaves fell ... A: Christi, I'm one who is reluctant to give up on things but it does sound as if you have crown rot. ... | |
| Drooping leaves on Miltoniosis | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: We have a Miltoniosis that we bought from a reputable nursery in late May or early June. It had ... A: Bob, you chose an irrestibly beautiful, difficult to grow orchid. Over the years I have had dozens ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Pollination | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: removing the pollinia from a Phalaenopsis flower being pollinated with the pollinia from a different ... A: Luiz, not only will removal of the pollinia not influence the results, but is recommended to avoid ... | |
| New potted orchid, stem mushy | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I just received an orchid as a present, and am not sure if I am caring for it properly. The stem ... A: You have identified the source of the problem. You need to remove any roots that are stringy or ... | |
| orchid fungus ? | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: but it looks like the single stem with ( 5 or 6 large leaves are covered in a white cotton like in ... A: Natalie, from your description, I believe that the plants are infested with a sucking insect called ... | |
| Help!! | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I have an oncidium that i saved from the top shelf at a convenience store but now i feel helpless ... A: Jessica, it sounds like that oncidium has been neglected for a long time. As a first step to ... | |
| New potted orchid, stem mushy | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I just received an orchid as a present, and am not sure if I am caring for it properly. The stem ... A: The first thing we have to establish is the type of orchid you have. If the leaves come off from ... | |
| my taisuco firebird | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: My orchid has stopped blooming, but the leaves are healthy looking and there seems to be a new ... A: Deborah, it is likely that the translucent growth at the base of plant is an aerial root. You do ... | |
| DYING ? PHAELANOPSIS | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: MY GIFT PHALO PLANT STILL HAS SOME FLOWERS ON IT BUT THEY LOOK KIND OF SHRIVELLED AND SOME OF THE ... A: Cynthia you didn't mention whether you have one or more healthy firm roots. If so, you still have a ... | |
| DYING ? PHAELANOPSIS | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: MY GIFT PHALO PLANT STILL HAS SOME FLOWERS ON IT BUT THEY LOOK KIND OF SHRIVELLED AND SOME OF THE ... A: Cynthia, the challenge you are facing is one common to all newer growers. When you received the ... | |
| Stem propagation of Phals | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: .. I'm going to start the stem propagation of phals... I have access to a good lab and greenhouse... ... A: Mohsen, a great deal depends upon which culture medium you use and whether you use the replate step. ... | |
| Can this orcid be saved? | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I was given an orchid for my birthday which bloomed beautifully. However the instructions said that ... A: Jenny, no harm done in cutting off the flower spike. The only reason some recommend cutting the ... | |
| orchid care | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a phalenopsis moth orchid and it hasnt bloomed in almost a year. The leaves are dark green ... A: Amanda, thanks for your question. There are actually two issues that need to be addressed. First, ... | |
| Phal. Janet | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I received a Phal. Janet last year that has blooms on it. Since then the blooms have fallen off and ... A: Barb, you need to repot your plant in fresh orchid potting mix. Once you ahve obtained the special ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid with root rot - NOVICE | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I received an orchid as a gift 9 months ago. The flowers are long gone and the stem they grew on ... A: Melissa, the advice that you got from the flower shop was good as far as it went. I recommend that ... | |
| Possible problems w/ my Phalaenopsis Orchid | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis Orchid. I have had it for a few months now. I purchased it with 4 flowers on ... A: As long as the old flower spike is still green you can cut it off just above any node (it doesn't ... | |
| oncidium orchid | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: How can I get my oncidium orchid to produce flowers? I live in South Florida, the plants are on my ... A: Loraine, you live in an ideal part of the country to grow oncidiums. Most oncidiums like lots of ... | |
| Possible problems w/ my Phalaenopsis Orchid | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis Orchid. I have had it for a few months now. I purchased it with 4 flowers on ... A: Christine, you are at or near the end of the annual flowering period for your phalaenopsis. While ... | |
| orchid identification/care | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased an orchid at the Ottawa Orchid Society show. The tag in the container reads ... A: Kathie, thanks for your question. Aspasia epidendroides and Odontocidium San Clemente are both ... | |
| Is orchid dying? | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a an odontoglossum- don't remember specific kind. We bought it last fall, it needed to be ... A: Gina, I would guess that you are right about the flying insects being fungus gnats. The only other ... | |
| phaelo. orchid question | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: Once I cut the dead stalk off, how do I care ofr the orchid so as to allow it to bloom again? I cant ... A: Repotting should be at the top of your orchid to do list at this time. Locate a bag of orchid ... | |
| How to water an indoor orchid | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I think I have a phalaenopsis orchid. It was given to me as a gift in a decorative pot. It has 1 ... A: Jessica, my first concern comes when I hear that your phalaenopsis orchid is in a ceramic pot. If ... | |
| miltonidium bartley schwartz | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I am a 1st time owner so I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong. I bought my bartley in early ... A: Janet, I recommend you repot your plant in fresh orchid potting mix. This is an ideal time for that ... | |
| Cymbidium orchid | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I was given a cymbidium orchid about 2 months age and was doing really great in my office. Over a ... A: Rosie, cymbidium orchids bloom only once per year. When the flowers fall, the flower spike (from ... | |
| Phalaenopsis Hybridizing... | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: .. I'd like to know how can I pollinate my phals... I study entomology in Tehran's university of ... A: Monsen, thanks for your question. The orchid flower has a very different reproductive morphology ... | |
| my phalaenopsis is dieing! | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine gave me a phalaenopsis as a gift for my wedding..... i watered it once in a week ... A: Lovy, the first step is to repot your plant. Find a source for orchid potting mix. This is a ... | |
| fertilizer, soil | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a question on which fertilizer to use on my Phalaenopsis orchid. Since i have alot of cactus ... A: Good to hear from you Nicole. Let me answer your second question first. You need to locate a ... | |
| greenhouse heating | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I live in a mountain community and have a 8 x 14 hobby greenhouse for orchids. I am currently ... A: Bonnie, the first thought that came to me has to do with heat conservation. If you have single pane ... | |
| Doritaenopsis | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I've recently recieved a Doritaenopsis I-Hsin Sun Beauty Orchid. How much sun does it need. I live ... A: Lynne, I think it would be fine to leave it on a shaded patio while the temp remains 65-85 degrees. ... | |
| Limp Leaves and a Brown Stem | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I bought a Phaelenopsis in February that was nearly in full bloom, and it did well sitting on our ... A: Jason, the old flower spike is dying back, which is normal for your plant. You may cut it off where ... | |
| Snow Apple Orchid Care | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I recieved a Snow Apple orchid in March and have been taking what I think to be good care of it ... A: Lia, I'm assuming you have a phalaenopsis orchid. The term "Snow Apple" could refer to several ... | |
| Phalaenopsis is wilting and some yellow leaves please help! | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I received a beautiful phalaenopsis as a gift. The blooms eventually died and fell off so I cut the ... A: Vanessa, aerial roots (those sticking out of the pot) are normal. Ideally these should be put back ... | |
| Phalaenopsis is wilting and some yellow leaves please help! | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I received a beautiful phalaenopsis as a gift. The blooms eventually died and fell off so I cut the ... A: Vanessa, I think you need to repot your plant in an orchid potting mix. Usually wilting is the ... | |
| Phalaenopsis repotting -- soil? | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: Wayne. Someone was throwing out a beautiful orchid and I volunteerd to take it on as a project. ... A: You need to locate a source of orchid potting mix in which to plant your phal. Many garden centers ... | |
| Apple help | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: Let me start by making an honest statement. I have no idea about, about apple farming.Infact i saw ... A: I am sorry that you have picked the wrong expert to ask these questions on apple trees & growing, I ... | |
| My Phal is turning yellow | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: My Phal that i got 2 or 3 months ago was doing great but then some leaves fell off then it was fine ... A: Jillian, there are several issues here and I will take them separately. It is not unusual for the ... | |
| Black areas on cattleya orchid | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: My husband purchased a cattleya orchid, Lc. Mari's Magic, at an orchid society silent auction five ... A: Bernadette, I like your plan. As you know, it is difficult to diagnose a disease strictly from a ... | |
| trim my Den Woon Leng | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: We have a Den. Woon Leng. The blooms have all fallen off and some original shoots are loosing ... A: Kathie, I have several observations to share with you. First, the normal growth habit of most ... | |
| wilting--HELP !! | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a lovely catellaya (sp?), but I accidentally left it in my car when it was too hot ... A: Mary, orchid blooms are very delicate and once they start to wilt it is unlikely they can be ... | |
| CM Fitch Izumi | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: My orchid plant bloomed beautifully last fall. Since then, the base of the leaf stems are gradually ... A: Maureen, the yellowing and loss of older leaves is normal but the "Squishy" areas are of great ... | |
| Is my Phalaenopsis amabilis Orchid dying? | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I got my orchid from my boyfriend on valentines day last year. later the flowers got a few spots on ... A: Jade, it was fine to leave the old flower spike the way it was. Our main concern should be to focus ... | |
| reliable books on orchids | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: What are some good reference books on growing orchids? I just returned from Malaysia with several ... A: Courtney, the 1990 edition is the fourth and, I believe most recent, edition. It differs little ... | |
| reliable books on orchids | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: What are some good reference books on growing orchids? I just returned from Malaysia with several ... A: Courtney, I recommend the book "Home Orchid Growing" by the late Rebecca Tyson Northen published by ... | |
| Phalaenopsis new leaf growth | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I got a Phalaenopsis for Christmas. The flowers bloomed, and are now gone. The leaves are limp , ... A: Christina, you will not need to cut back the old leaves because the y are likely to drop off. What ... | |
| Orchid - Phalaenopsis | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I have just bought my first orchids. I have noticed that on one of them the leaves are splitting ... A: Leslie, some phalaenopsis do have a tendency to do this. I have found that using a solution called ... | |
| New Roots | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: After the flowers on my phalaenopsis orchid fell off, I cut back the stem a few inches. It is now ... A: Jamie, you may remove the keikis with a small twist where they join the flower spike. These may be ... | |
| phalaenopsis orchid lost all leaves? | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: My Phalaenopsis orchid began to loose it's leaves pretty much right after I got it. Now 1 month ... A: JoAnne, let me first address the issue of yellowing and floppy leaves as that is the most critical ... | |
| Orchids | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: What do we do when all the flowers drop off of the orchid vines? We have them in a hallway with ... A: Carol, I'm not sure what type of orhid you have but I will assume you have a phalaenopsis orchid and ... | |
| dendrobium burana pink No.2 | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: My orchid bloomed twice since I got it two years ago. Now on the end of an old cane a new plant is ... A: Andy, the only time I would cut an old cane is if it has rotted and exhibits the symptoms I have ... | |
| My orchids have wiltered | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I received an orchid plant as a gift a month ago. I was told to water it once a week, which i have ... A: Dee, thank you for your question-- maybe, together, we can save this plant. I'm going to assume you ... | |
| orchis cut or not | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: i read that you should cut the flower stem off before the last flower dies so it will reflower ... A: Ka, no it is not true. Phalaenopsis orchids can rebloom in one or more of three methods. The first ... | |
| dendrobium burana pink No.2 | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: My orchid bloomed twice since I got it two years ago. Now on the end of an old cane a new plant is ... A: Andy, sorry for thew delay in answering your question. For some reason, I just received it. If ... | |
| orchid health | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an orchid that I purchased two months ago. I'm dealnig with a fungal spot issue, but my ... A: Angela, it sounds like you have a problem with your roots. When roots serving one or more leaves ... | |
| wilting leaves-phanelopsis | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a phanelopsis bought ca. 3 months ago. It was bloming then, but unfortunately the stem with ... A: Joanna, when you repotted did you check the condition of the roots? Roots that are mushy are dead ... | |
| Orchid in trouble! | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a Cambria orchid I bought from the supermarket. The label tells me its a hybrid but not of ... A: Cecily, the full name of your plant is Vuylstekeara Cambria. Vuylstakeara (Vuyl) is an intergeneric ... | |
| Shatered Orchid Pot | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: HELP! My orchid plant is damaged. The pot was dropped and now the flowers are disconnected from the ... A: Carrie, I assume you have a phalaenopsis orchid. You can save the plant by repotting the roots and ... | |
| orchid problem | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: bought an orchid from grocery store nursery a week ago. the bud stem has turned yellow & buds are ... A: Patty, it is difficult to say which of a number of conditions might have caused mushy buds. ... | |
| Dendrobium orchids | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I am pretty new to the orchid world. All of my experience thus far has been with my mother's phals. ... A: Good question Samantha. Listerine has antifungal properties. It can be used full strength. To ... | |
| Dendrobium orchids | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I am pretty new to the orchid world. All of my experience thus far has been with my mother's phals. ... A: Samanths, it is likely that the black spots are sunburn. The alternative explanation is a leaf ... | |
| Belize Orchids | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: Looking for a grower / exporter of native Belize Orchids A: I recommend that you contact any of a number of growers in the United States. Oak Hill Gardens in ... | |
| General health of a journeyman Phal. | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a phal that I originally received as a gift. When I first got it I didn't know a thing about ... A: The Home Depot orchid potting mix is fine. I usually soak it overnight before using it because fir ... | |
| General health of a journeyman Phal. | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a phal that I originally received as a gift. When I first got it I didn't know a thing about ... A: Normally, one of the functions of repotting is to wash the roots and check to see if any have rotted ... | |
| Phaleanopsis | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I have received two phaleanopsis for mothers day and as I have killed 4 or 5 I have lots of ... A: Put your doubts aside and enjoy the flowers. When they have finished flowering, you can cut the ... | |
| Phalenopsis problem | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: Four of the seven phalenopsis in my collection are having problems. The leaves are wilting and ... A: James, usually, the problem you have described is due to root rot. You indicated that you attempted ... | |
| Phal Orchid | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I just received a White Phalaenopsis Orchid for Mother's Day from my son. I need advice in ... A: Tamia, from your description, I wonder if you really have a phalaenopsis orchid. Dendrobium orchids ... | |
| phal orchid update help | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to check again with you. I have a Phalaenopsis orchid, which I cut the spike last August ... A: Catherine, it is natural for older leaves to turn yellow and die. These should be replaced by new ... | |
| growing another orchid from an existing | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: Can I grow a second orchid from clipping any part of the plant and sticking it in water or dirt to ... A: Angela, I recommend a hybrid phalaenopsis. They are easy to care for and come in a large variety of ... | |
| growing another orchid from an existing | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: Can I grow a second orchid from clipping any part of the plant and sticking it in water or dirt to ... A: Angela, you cannot create vegetative divisions as you can with many house plants. Some orchids can ... | |
| Horizontal growth on dendrobium | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I have taken over the care of a Dendrobium orchid that belonged to my aunt who passed away. The tag ... A: Good questions Susan. It most likely doesn't make any difference which of three options you choose: ... | |
| Horizontal growth on dendrobium | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: I have taken over the care of a Dendrobium orchid that belonged to my aunt who passed away. The tag ... A: Susan, the name of your dendrobium hybrid is "Woo Leng". Tags are sometimes filled out incorrectly ... | |
| my orchid may be dead | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: i got an orchid as a present and went out of town and the person who was taking care of it let it ... A: Christina, the first thing I need to know is the type of orchid you have. I suspect that you have a ... | |
| orchids | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: what does this mean when your orchid flowrs begen to curl back up does it mean that it is dying or ... A: Kyler, it means that the flowers are dying-- but that is normal. The plant itself, if kept healthy, ... | |
| problem with a phalenopsis | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I have an orchid - phalenopsis. I bought about a month ago and it was blooming, but unfortunately ... A: Yes, it should be smaller and, ultimately, the size should be even smaller if the root mass has been ... | |
| problem with a phalenopsis | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I have an orchid - phalenopsis. I bought about a month ago and it was blooming, but unfortunately ... A: Joana, I suspect root rot is to blame. You can confirm this by pulling the plant from its pot and ... | |
| reproduction | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: Will all types of orchids reproduce at the flower spike? Is this happening from a seed germinating, ... A: Amber, thank you for your interesting question. Not all orchids reproduce from the flower spike. ... | |
| paph ruby leopard | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a paph ruby leopard orchid... while in bloom, the plant seemed fine, but once ... A: Margaret, I would let them die off naturally. There may still be some photosynthesis occuring in ... | |
| paph ruby leopard | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a paph ruby leopard orchid... while in bloom, the plant seemed fine, but once ... A: Margaret, it sounds as if the light, even if indirect, is too bright for a paph. You have done well ... | |
| Help! Frost killed my cypripedium reginae | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: Help! The last week of frosts and snow in the UK killed a young shoot of my cypripedium reginae in a ... A: Svetlana, even in its natural habitat, Cypripedium reginae may begin to grow during an especially ... | |
| Diffentiation between two Paphs | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I bought a Paph.wardii about a month ago. There is no big problem since I have bought a ... A: Francis, I'm sure that you can locate pictures by googling the species name. One site that I use ... | |
| brassia christine rex | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: Looks like rot spot on one of the bulbs anything I can do to fix and not have this happen again??? A: In order to avoid having the infection spread, I would advise cutting out the rotted portion of the ... | |
| Yellow Dendrobium leaves with brown spots. | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking care of my boss's orchids for over a year now. I thought I was doing well, and ... A: I think you can be confident that the plant has been in resting mode. It is not uncommon for the ... | |
| phalenopsis leaves shrivelling | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I've read your answer to a similar question, but my case is different. I repotted my phal in ... A: Good question Barbara. I'm afraid the answer is not simple. If the mother plant is sending out one ... | |
| phalenopsis leaves shrivelling | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I've read your answer to a similar question, but my case is different. I repotted my phal in ... A: Barbara, as a survival mechanism, it is not unusual to see weakened plants try to flower. However, ... | |
| about my Ascoscenda | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I bought an Ascoscenda orchid about two months ago but I have never seen its flower since I bought. ... A: Francis, depending upon where you are located, you may be able to do what I do. I hang my ... | |
| orchids and how to revive them!!! | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: my husband bought me an orchid for valentines day its an already potted orchid Ive never owned one ... A: Genelle, thanks for your question. I'll assume that you have a phalaenopsis or moth orchid and the ... | |
| Withering Miltonia Pansy Orchid | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: My yellow Miltonia (which I bought 3 weeks ago) has started withering. The pale yellow flowers are ... A: Susan, I suspect that the orchid, when in bud at the retailers, got wet and may have gotten too cool ... | |
| phalaenopsis flower upside down | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: We bought a hybrid phalaenopsis orchid a month ago. One of the flowers bloomed recently and looked ... A: David, it may be an aberration, but it also could be a function of how the plant was grown. The ... | |
| Withering Miltonia Pansy Orchid | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: My yellow Miltonia (which I bought 3 weeks ago) has started withering. The pale yellow flowers are ... A: Susan, I understand that your flowers are wilting but you have some new buds. It is natural for ... | |
| Burragera Nelly Isler Care | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: Howdy Wayne, just a quick question in regards to my Nelly Isler - when I bought it, the petals of ... A: the flowers on this plant actually grow larger as they age and the colors tend to become diffuse as ... | |
| Phaleonopsis leaves shriveling | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a phaleonopsis that I've had about two years. It's quite large, probably two plants. It ... A: Ann, it is likely that this plant needs to be repotted. I would not let a plant be in continuous ... | |
| black spots | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a Phalaenpsis Orchid; beautiful. However I noticed after bringing it home that ... A: It is likely that the black spots under the leaves is something called sooty mold. On way to test ... | |
| White Orchids not blooming this year | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I own a white orchid for about five years and every year it blooms at the beginning of the year. ... A: Brenda, it sounds as if both of your orchids are phalaenopsis including the one you referred to as ... | |
| simple orchid reaseach topic | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I am taking a plant ecology class in college and need a simple reasearch topic I can really enjoy on ... A: Holly, I recommend a topic on native orchid culture. Several possibilities are: 1) the artificial ... | |
| White Orchids not blooming this year | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I own a white orchid for about five years and every year it blooms at the beginning of the year. ... A: Brenda, there is no way that the phalaenopsis interferes with the blooming of your other orchid. I ... | |
| New plants | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Do you break the new plant off a spike or cut it in some way? Do you put the new roots all the way ... A: New plants that are found on a flower spike must grow fairly large (ie 3 inch + leaf span + new ... | |
| Phaelenopsis | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I think I am becoming addicted. I bought a few orchids last summer. I left them in Florida on a ... A: Susan, senescence refers to dying due to aging. It is not a likely explanation for all the flowers ... | |
| Dendrobium / Phaleanopsis | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: 1. My Dendrobium was purchased on sale when out of bloom. It has been about a year. It has not ... A: Elizabeth, with regard to your dendrobium, it is all one plant. Each new growth derives some of its ... | |
| Orchids Drooping (Phal) | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a pink and yellow phal in february and it has not been right since. I repotted it with ... A: Maggie, orchid roots consist of two parts: a covering called the velamin and a hair-like center. ... | |
| Orchids Drooping (Phal) | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a pink and yellow phal in february and it has not been right since. I repotted it with ... A: I have a number of questions Maggie? When you repotted it did you check to be sure the roots were ... | |
| Phaelenopsis | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I think I am becoming addicted. I bought a few orchids last summer. I left them in Florida on a ... A: You can go to your nearest garden center and ask for their recommendation of a fungicide for ... | |
| shrivelling orchid buds | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I've just been given a pink phalaenopsis orchid which I'm really crazy about and really wish to ... A: Allison, those buds that have become srinkly will abort and fall off. That doesn't mean that there ... | |
| Bent Phalaenopsis Flower Spike | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I have had beautiful Phalaenopsis, “Brother Lancer,” for five years. This year it produced two ... A: Linda, congratulations on your flowering success. Supporting the bent spike above and below the ... | |
| Phaelenopsis | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I think I am becoming addicted. I bought a few orchids last summer. I left them in Florida on a ... A: Susan, welcome to Orchids Anonymous. You might enjoy reading the book "Orchid Fever-- A ... | |
| Phal questions | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: hope you can help I have 7 phalaenopsis orchids. 2 of them are flowering right now but still have a ... A: Heather, not to worry. The reason Phalaenopsis stay in bloom so long is precisely because of the ... | |
| is my orchid going to make it? | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I bought a White Phalaenopsisfrom Home Depot last Spring and it bloomed afterward, by fall the roots ... A: Sorry for the loss of your plant Samantha. Moss, as part of a potting mix, can be a problem as it ... | |
| Dying bulbs | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a Phalaenopsis Mericlone after purchasing this Orchid I noticed some of the bulbs ... A: Debra, I assume by "bulbs" you mean "buds". It is difficult to say for sure why the buds are ... | |
| Overheated Greenhouse | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: HELP! My greenhouse overheated to 125 F for three days in a row. I now have automatic vent openers ... A: Calleb, I purchased my shade cloth from Charley's Greenhouse (charleysgreenhouse.com). They have a ... | |
| Overheated Greenhouse | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: HELP! My greenhouse overheated to 125 F for three days in a row. I now have automatic vent openers ... A: Caleb, see if you can cover your greenhouse with a shade cloth if you haven't already. Then move ... | |
| I think my Dendrobium Orchid is dying.. | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I got a Dendrobium Orchid from my boyfriend in Oct. 2007 and when the last flower died..i just left ... A: Diana, it is a common error to water "sleeping" dendrobiums. After blooming, they go into a rest ... | |
| Flower spike | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering what am I supposed to do when a spike loses all the flowers. Some say to cut the ... A: Jack, Im assuming that you have a phalaenopsis orchid. Phalaenopsis flower spikes are of two types. ... | |
| Placing trays under orchids | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I have trays that contain a small amount of water, glass marbles on top and my orchids on top on ... A: Michele, yes it is helpful. While humidities indoors in the winter can drop very low, air ... | |
| Leaves turned white on Phaia | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: The ma said to keep it from opening to soon to keep it cold. I put it out in my flower shed next to ... A: Gail, I think your suggested reason for the leaf change is on target. It sounds like bleaching from ... | |
| phalaenopsis orchid | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a orchid I bought last yr, it was in bloom I now have about 6-8 new blooms they are fairly ... A: Vickie, I assume you have 6-8 buds on your plant and these have not yet opened. It does take a long ... | |
| Blooms on the same spike | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I have been cutting back the stems after the blooms have finished and have just read that new ... A: Very few orchids will rebloom on the same spike. It is most common on phalaenopsis orchids. ... | |
| Questions about Brassidium | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: My husband gives me an orchid every Valentine's day as well as one for our anniversary every year. ... A: Sheralee, the short answer is that most types of orchids prefer to be crowded. However, both crowded ... | |
| Dendrobium | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 Dendrobiums they seem to be doing good all have small daughters growing well. But the bark ... A: There are two preferred courses of action. The white fuzz, as you suggested, is likely snow mold ... | |
| phal orchid leaves cracking and yellowing | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a new phal orchid owner - 3 wks. The plant is beautiful and still blooming, however, one of ... A: Here are my recommendations: First, let the plant finish blooming; second you should remove it from ... | |
| Questions about Brassidium | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: My husband gives me an orchid every Valentine's day as well as one for our anniversary every year. ... A: Sheralee, my first concern would be at the root level. If the plant has not been repotted in the ... | |
| Orchid care | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: Do I cut off the stem that originally had the bloom on it? It appears to be growing a new plant on ... A: Diane, first let me assume that you have a phalaenopsis orecchid and the stem you refer to is a ... | |
| Orchid Newbie | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I bought an orchid from my local nursery this weekend. With it I bought an orchid pot, pebbles for ... A: Susie, you would be right not to repot while the plant is in flower or bud. As soon as the buds have ... | |
| No roots...? | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: My well-meaning boyfriend surprised me with 5 orchids this past week. I used to have a collection of ... A: April, if you or your friend have the receipt, you might check with the store and see if you can get ... | |
| can i save my phalaenopsis orchid!? | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: i am in desperate need of help regarding my phal orchids. i bought 3 orchids last summer and they ... A: Heather, you are not giving yourself enough credit. I hope you are repotting in fresh orchid ... | |
| Black spots on phals | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I live in South Florida and grow mostly phals outdoors in slatted baskets in a shaded eastern ... A: Sheryl, it is not likely that your phals have a virus from the symptoms you have described. It ... | |
| cymbidium and phalenopsis | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I live in Jordan my cybidium flowers fell off whould i cat the stems now or wait. My phalenopsis ... A: Since cymbidiums will not reflower on old flower spikes, when flowering has finished, you may cut ... | |
| no stem! | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I need help. My mother-in-law cut off the stem on my phalaenopsis after the blooms died out! There ... A: Debbie, I assume that by the stem you mean the flower spike. It is OK if the flower spike was cut ... | |
| phalaenopsis in office seems to be dying | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a pot of phalaenopsis in the office... and humidity here in this country is 90% but in an ... A: I believe the cause can be found at the roots. I think your plant has root rot. You can verify ... | |
| is my orchid going to make it? | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I bought a White Phalaenopsisfrom Home Depot last Spring and it bloomed afterward, by fall the roots ... A: Samantha, I may need a little more information to give the best advice. What I would like to know ... | |
| Brassia Orchid flowering | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a Brsdm,Shooting Star x Brs.longissima I have had it for 3 years and the plant is 8 years ... A: Tony, I have a couple of suggestions for things you might try. About this time of year, the sun is ... | |
| phalaenopsis in office seems to be dying | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a pot of phalaenopsis in the office... and humidity here in this country is 90% but in an ... A: Bernard, you need to do several things to protect your plant. The firt of these is to get a plastic ... | |
| Help save my phalaenopsis please! | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I bought a phalaenopsis orchid a little over a week ago, which has 5 white flowers and about the ... A: Lindsey, the answer to your question is that it all depends. Most orchid potting mixes contain ... | |
| Butterfly Orchids Flowers | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I bought my butterfly orchids at beginning of November 2007. When I bought them, they had two stems ... A: Cleo, the genus Psychopsis (ie Butterfly orchid) can reflower on the old flower spikes (ie stems) so ... | |
| Cutting back after orchids have lost all of their blossoms | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: Where do I cut the spike when all the flowers have wilted and fallen? And how long should an orchid ... A: Barbara, I will assume that you are referring to phalaenopsis orchids. Each flower normally lasts ... | |
| white stuff on orchids | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: When i took a cotton swab there are gold colored things. Are they mealybugs? There are on all the ... A: Barbara, glad you asked. Mealy bugs are like cottony growths but are insects that quickly reproduce. ... | |
| help on cattleya | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: The pseudobulbs of the cattleya are shriveled. Does this mean they are dehydrated or are they ... A: Alma, Cattleya species generally grow in areas that get little or no rain during part of the year. ... | |
| cymbidium care | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I've been collecting cymbidium for the least 10 years. I get bloom spikes in some of my cym plants. ... A: Alma, thanks for your questions. I will try to address each one in order. 1 &3 I'm not familiar ... | |
| Vanda with keikis | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I have several keikis growing at the base of my blue vanda orchid. Can these be separated? and if ... A: Jack, they can be separated if they have new root growth. I recommend that they have at least four ... | |
| dendrobium disease | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: my very large and old dendrobium has developed clear dots all over the leaves along the spike and ... A: Cheryl, it sounds as if sucking insects have been attacking your leaves. You will need to examine ... | |
| orchid | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I have had it for about 2 years. After the bloom and stem had died I cut them off and one of the ... A: Cara, I suggest you increase the light level and feed the plant with 1/4 tsp of a bloom booster ... | |
| orchid i.d.s | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: Would you be able to recommend a website and books which might offer information on identifying ... A: One website you could try is the American Orchid Society (AOS) website. One section of their ... | |
| Help save my phalaenopsis please! | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I bought a phalaenopsis orchid a little over a week ago, which has 5 white flowers and about the ... A: Lindsey, the flowers at the bottom were the oldest and, therefore, would naturally finish their ... | |
| Phalaenopsis with Shriveled Leaves | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I bought a phalaenopsis 2 months ago. The leaves are now shriveling. I pot it in orchid bark, and ... A: Victoria, clearly your plant's potting mix is not staying moist enough. Both shriveling leaves and ... | |
| Phal Orchid | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: This might seem like a stupid question, but I've never had an orchid reflower after the original ... A: Donna, without having seen it, I would say yes to the flower spike. Aerial roots are usually grey ... | |
| Cymbidium | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a cymbidium with what I Think is scale (lite brown round spots on top or bottom side of ... A: Renee, the whitish fuzz is another insect called a mealy bug. The sticky substance is plant sap ... | |
| orchid flowers are falling | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: my Orchid's flowers are falling off and leaves are turning orange, It was just bought for me and I ... A: Colleen, you didn't mention what type of orchid you have. It could make a difference in my ... | |
| bright white mold like spots | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a number of phal, orchids that I have to separate because some have this white airy mold ... A: Lynelle, you have a bad infestation of a sucking insect called mealy bug. Yes, it reproduces ... | |
| Phal orchid help | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a phal orchid.. I've had some help from you guys in the past, which I really appreciate. I ... A: Cat, I wouldn't be concerned about the aerial roots (ie those outside of the pot). While they are ... | |
| Dendrobium Burana Stripe #1 & Phalaenopsis | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: OK, lets start with my first guy (Dendro.) I have had this plant for YEARS (probably about 6) It ... A: That dendrobium is a deciduous dendrobium. It requires a rest period during which it loses some or ... | |
| Phal problem | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I have several phals and right now 2 of them have spikes - very exciting. But one of these flower ... A: Patty, from your description, it sounds as if you will lose your bud. It is not uncommon for phals ... | |
| Orchid over watered | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I have an orchid that seemed to be doing great, old flowers fell off as a new bud was growing. The ... A: Dawn, it sounds like you have a phalaenopsis orchid. The flower spike on phalaenopsis orchids ... | |
| New Orchid | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently received a large orchid (Phalaenopsis) via mail order as a gift. Its beautiful and quite ... A: Yes, orchid food or any plant food is fine as long as you use only 1/4 tsp per gallon of water. ... | |
| New Orchid | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently received a large orchid (Phalaenopsis) via mail order as a gift. Its beautiful and quite ... A: Angela, typically a phalaenopsis flower will last at least two weeks. You didn't mention whether or ... | |
| wrinkled leaves on Phals | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about wrinkled leaves on my Phals. I have two that have been in different spots ... A: Olive, I think you definitely should repot your phals. The first step is to obtain some orchid ... | |
| Phalaenopsis | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: Received this plant 8 mos. ago Leaves are in good shape however long stems seem to be dying since ... A: Mike, the stems (aka flower spikes) naturally die back after flowering has finished. You may cut ... | |
| how can i help my orchid | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: Someone sent me a potted orchid by mail two weeks ago. It was beautiful when it came but ever since ... A: It sounds like your orchid got too cold during shipment. That could account for the loss of buds. ... | |
| Orchid seedlings | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: Oh, thank you, thank you for being available for questions. A year and a half ago, a friend gave me ... A: You are to be congratulated on doing so well with these young mericlones as orchids that young are ... | |
| new orchid's stem is turning brown! | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I bought an orchid 2 weeks ago, the flowers fell off 3 days later. Now the stem is turning brown and ... A: Kelly, I assume you have a phalaenopsis orchid. The "stem" that bears the flowers is called a ... | |
| My orchid | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend gave me a beautiful orchid for my birthday last november, my first plant ever. At the ... A: Megan, I assume you had a phalaenopsis orchid for purposes of my response. When a phalaenopsis ... | |
| Bloom problems | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a white Phalaenopsis from the grocery store. The night I brought it home our ... A: Roxanne, phalaenopsis flowers and buds are very sensitive to cold so it sounds as if your plant will ... | |
| phals, long bloom stalk, no blooms | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: what could be happening, I fertilize with Shultz 19-31-17. Thank-you for your response A: It can easily take a month or more for long bloom spikes to develop buds. You didn't mention how ... | |
| Orchids in a Cold (50 deg) Terrarium | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: My house is kept at 50 deg all winter except for evenings at 63 deg. Summers have temps from 70-95 ... A: Rose, that is indeed a challenge. Most small orchids that do well at cool temperatures don't do ... | |
| Oncidium intergeneric/Alliance | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I have had a Wildcat "Yellow Butterfly" Orchid for two years and it won't bloom. This plant is very ... A: I think many of your challenges result from the decomposition of the potting mix. Best time to ... | |
| trying to figure out what I bought.. | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I hope you don't think this is stupid but I bought an orchid - paphiopedilum and it was labelled ... A: Gina, I undertstand your desire to put a name on this plant. Paph makuli is actually a complex ... | |
| Oncidium intergeneric/Alliance | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I have had a Wildcat "Yellow Butterfly" Orchid for two years and it won't bloom. This plant is very ... A: I understand how scary it is to repot the plant. If, however, you knew what would become of it if ... | |
| Oncidium intergeneric/Alliance | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I have had a Wildcat "Yellow Butterfly" Orchid for two years and it won't bloom. This plant is very ... A: Whitney, very sorry to hear about your sister. Her memory lives through that plant so we need to do ... | |
| orchid ident without flowers | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: My mom received an orchid as a gift about 7 years ago. It had flowers at that time but has not ... A: Hopefully, you already have my followup answer, but if not here it is again. In the picture the ... | |
| orchid ident without flowers | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: My mom received an orchid as a gift about 7 years ago. It had flowers at that time but has not ... A: Sheri, I went to the website you recommended for viewing and went back two yesrs in time without ... | |
| No Phalaenopsis stem! | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I had a beautiful flowering orchid about two years ago, and after the flowers died off, I (stupidly) ... A: Jessie, it was not stupid to cut the stem (ie flower spike) on your phalaenopsis. On some ... | |
| ladyslipper | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a green ladyslipper orchid, I have had for 3 years it was from our grandma fujii's funeral ... A: Kristy, I assume you repotted your orchid in a seedling type of orchid potting mix. If you don't ... | |
| orchid top bent over badly | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: My wonderful girlfriends Orchid, and in the move the top got bent over all the way to the side, it ... A: Ryan, I'll need to guess at some of the missing details in your description so I'll do that and my ... | |
| orchid care | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm a beginner and I have 3 different color orchid not necessarily different kinds. They were given ... A: First Jaci, welcome to the wonderful world of orchids. It sounds like you have a phalaenopsis ... | |
| How to save a Phalaenopsis | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis which has great sentimental value and I am trying to save it. I will try and ... A: Danielle, you did not describe the "poting soil" you have used. I presume you used orchid potting ... | |
| Oncidium and phalaenopsis culture | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I am new to orchids, and have a few questions I can't seem to find answers to. Thank you in ... A: If you have new leaves growing below the wound, that suggests that you do have a growing point below ... | |
| Oncidium and phalaenopsis culture | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I am new to orchids, and have a few questions I can't seem to find answers to. Thank you in ... A: Maggie, it sounds as if you are doing well with your plants. On the phalaenopsis, I assume that the ... | |
| growing | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis orchid that tried to die, It had root rot of some sort. I took it out of the ... A: JoAnne, it sounds as if it has been a couple of years since you last looked at the roots and ... | |
| healthy yet dying? | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: My orchid bloomed and was doing really well, then when all of the flowers finished blooming and ... A: Kelsey, I will assume that you have a phalaenopsis orchid. First, Phalaenopsis flower spikes may ... | |
| Orchid left in Cold | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: My orchid was left in the car overnight. The flowers are lifeless and the leaves are thawing out, ... A: From the sound of things, it was below freezing in the car overnight. If that is true, the plant ... | |
| NO IDEA | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I have an orchid and don't know what kind it is and there are some white spots on a few of the ... A: Not a problem. It is importanr that you ask questions. That is the key to learning-- that's what ... | |
| NO IDEA | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I have an orchid and don't know what kind it is and there are some white spots on a few of the ... A: OK melissa. If it is a phalaenopsis, then everything changes. Phalaenopsis don't have canes but ... | |
| 2 Phals | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I know you have probably been asked these same questions time and time again and I am sorry if you ... A: Let me take the easy part first Kasha. Removal of the old dried flower spikes is an aesthetic ... | |
| NO IDEA | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I have an orchid and don't know what kind it is and there are some white spots on a few of the ... A: I would have to take a shot in the dark Melissa as to which type of orchid you have. My best guess ... | |
| Vanda - root rot | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I set up a hydroponic planter for it. Well, needless to say, the directions were completely wrong ... A: Kristen, I would say you did get some bad advice. Soak it or mist it every other day and hang it in ... | |
| Losing all leaves on my cybidium | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a cybidium that Is losing all of It's leaves. they are turning brown and drying up. I have ... A: You need to repot this plant to fresh orchid potting mix. It should start its new growth in a couple ... | |
| Phalaenopsis orchid blooms have wilted 1 week after bringing home | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: Wayne, I brought home a phalaenopsis orchid that looked healthy and had 4 blooms. After one week ... A: Leah, it sounds, from your description, that your plant will be fine. It is often difficult to tell ... | |
| pot-bound phalaenopsis | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I have had a phalaenopsis in glorious bloom since July 2004. It has made a huge number of long ... A: Marjorie, first let me congratulate you are your excellent growing job. First step in repotting is ... | |
| Dendrobium Orchid-leaves falling off stems look dry | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I was given a large beautiful Dendrobium Orchid about 2 1/2 months ago. I have been very careful ... A: Your dendrobium is a deciduous orchid. After flowering, it goes into a rest period in which it may ... | |
| Is this a new spike? | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I have two Phalaenopsis Orchids one is now beginning to bloom and has produced a long branch with ... A: Cherrie, thank you for the detailed description. I believe you have a new flower spike developing ... | |
| roots, and blooms | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I was given an orchid as a going away gift. I've never grown them before. It had a bloom on it at ... A: Based upon your description, you likely have a phalaenopsis or moth orchid. If so, the leaves on ... | |
| orchids | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I have my first two orchids. They are producing roots at some of the joints. Am I supposed to cut ... A: Marie, can you describe your plants in a little more detail? Is there a name tag in the pot? My ... | |
| new growth on a phaleanopsis orchid plant | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: My 8 or 9 year old orchid has a new set of leaves about 2/3rds of the way up the mother plant. It is ... A: Judy, from your description, I believe the two leaves are the beginnings of a new plant called a ... | |
| Phalaenopsis: wilting flowers | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I purchased my first orchid, a Phalaenopsis in November of 2007. It was already potted and in bloom ... A: Megan, it is difficult to give you a specific reason for the mid-stem wilt. It could be normal ... | |
| Dirt! | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: Help! I planted my Cymbidium in dirt - I didn't know. It was a gift and the pot seemed too small, ... A: Ruby, as long as you don't go heavy on the watering, the plant should be okay for now. As summer ... | |
| phaelonopsis | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I have an orchid 18 months old after it first flowered I cut the stem as per instructions to about 1 ... A: Catherine, the condition you described sounds like root rot. Obtain a small bag of fresh orchid ... | |
| phalaenopsis with splitting leaves | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: My phal has been in my home doing well for 2 yrs. New leaves, roots, putting up stem with new ... A: There is a product that your local garden center may be familiar with. It is called "Protek" and it ... | |
| yellowing of dendrobiums | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I live in South Florida where the temperature recently went down to 36 degrees. I put many of my ... A: I doubt that it is due to a virus. More likely, the combination of cold and darkness has caused the ... | |
| Orchids | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: After blooming, I cut back the orchid just above the next node. What I thought was a new spike is ... A: Jane, what you have is called a keiki. It is a new plant. Let it grow where it is. It should ... | |
| I want to save my Phalaenopsis | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a Phalaenopsis that my husband gave to me on our wedding anniversary. It was very healthy, ... A: May, it sounds like you have overwatered your plant leading to root rot. It is great that you have ... | |
| orchid done blooming, flowers dropped | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: one website suggests to cut off the stem 2 inches above the top leaf. I have not found another ... A: Let me assume that you are talking about a phalaenopsis orchid and that the "stem" to which you ... | |
| Phalaenopsis orchid | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: Wayne, Leaf spot seen on leaf. Large spot 1 1/2 inch. very zonate with yellow and dark rings. Not ... A: Tom, The American Orchid Society's Handbook of Orchid Pests and Diseases contains no reference to ... | |
| orchid flowers falling off plant b4 blooming | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: The flowers are white with purple in the middle. The first flower bloomed for approx 1 week. Since ... A: Based upon your description I will assume that you have a dendrobium orchid. It is possible that the ... | |
| dendrobium orchid | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I received a beautiful dendrobium orchid with several flowering stems that have been blooming for a ... A: Barbara, undoubtedly, you have a deciduouus dendrobium-- one that loses its leaves as it goes into a ... | |
| fallen flowers | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: I recently acquired a Brassidium Shooting Star 'Black Gold' orchid about 2 weeks ago and have kept ... A: Aditi, your plant is undoubtedly fine. If it was in flower when you got it, there is no way to know ... | |
| Phalaenopsis | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: A month ago I have bought 2 phal. and now Dec. 3 one of them, the flowers are wilting and dying off. ... A: Susan, thanks for your question. A phalaenopsis individual flower will last about a month, so that ... | |
| Pansy orchid flower stems | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I have two Pansy orchids - Miltoniopsis 'Robert Jackson' and 'Newton Falls'. The former I have had ... A: The pansy orchid flower spike originates in a leaf axil and often is trapped in the leaf axil while ... | |
| orchid transplant | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I was given a beautiful white orchid plant on my birthday last March. Wonder of wonders, it lives ... A: Good morning Lois. Glad to hear we have a budding orchid enthusiast. I will assume that you have a ... | |
| Sick Phalaenopsis Orchid | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I have two beautiful phalaenopsis orchids planted in a glass vase with moss which I received as a ... A: Marisa, it is likely that the "White fluff" is a colony of sucking insects called mealy bugs. I ... | |
| holes in phal leaves | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: There are white flies around a couple of my phals and two have "chewed" appearances on the backside ... A: If the white flies are tiny they could be fungus gnats. See if your garden center has Sticky Traps. ... | |
| cymbidium | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: Is it possable to grow these indoors? If so please explain how to go about it? I live in an ... A: Cymbidiums require at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. If you were to try to grow one, try a ... | |
| phalaenopsis stems have two new plants growing | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: My phalaenopsis plant is one year old to me. It has bloomed once (2 flowers) after initial purchase ... A: You may remove the baby plants without damaging the mother plant. Find the point where the baby ... | |
| brand new phal---what do i do? | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: Yesterday I received a phal orchid as a gift from a coworker. It came potted with moss in a small ... A: I think that what you did was helpful to help stabilize the pot and provide an increased humidity ... | |
| Wilting/Mushy Orchid leaves | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I have three orchids and all of them have been doing extremely well with new leaves and plenty of ... A: Sydney, I'm sorry to say that it is likely that your feeling that the phalaenopsis got too cold is ... | |
| Paphiopedilum Orchid | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I think it is doing fine it flowered for about 5 months and I cut the stem back. It appears to be ... A: Vicky, the millipede like thing is likely a mealy bug. This is a sucking insect commonly found on ... | |
| Phalaenopis Orchid | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: My plant had flowers on it when I received it as a gift. The flowers lasted a long time. When the ... A: There are nodes on the old flower spike. If you cut the old flower spike above a node so there are ... | |
| Orchid flower dying, but leaves Growing. | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a phalaenopsis orchid. It recently went through some colder temperatures and now the flowers ... A: Once the flowers start folding, they are done for the flowering season. Flowering spikes will die ... | |
| orchid cross | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: DO U KNOW THE NAME OF A CROSS BETWEEN LAND OF ENCHANTMENT AND TAYLOR MOORE.THIS IS AN OLD AWARDED ... A: I have checked both the Wildcatt Data base amd the Sanders List of Orchid hybrids. Apparently you ... | |
| phalaenopsis turning yellow | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I received a small (4" pot) phalaenopsis as a gift a year ago. When I got it, it had a spike with ... A: It is natural for the spike holding the flowers to dry up after flowering-- you may remove the brown ... | |
| Holes in Petals? | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: Can anyone explain why I have tiny holes in my orchid petals. At this point there are only 3 holes. ... A: There are a number of products that are effective against thrips. A visit to your nearest garden ... | |
| Holes in Petals? | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: Can anyone explain why I have tiny holes in my orchid petals. At this point there are only 3 holes. ... A: The causes are likely either physical such as contact with another object or insects. A tiny insect ... | |
| Deep Waters Orchid | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: This is a truly great site. I’m so happy that I found it and hope that you can help me out with a ... A: The overhead lighting probably isn't enough to grow it well. In late winter or early spring when ... | |
| dendrobiums | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: Howdy. I've become obsessed with orchids, and living in south Florida has allowed me to explore ... A: For the past 30 years I have spent my vacations in the south of Florida visiting orchid nurseries. ... | |
| Deep Waters Orchid | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: This is a truly great site. I’m so happy that I found it and hope that you can help me out with a ... A: Blc Deep Waters is a registered Cattleya orchid that likes a fair amount of light so I would give it ... | |
| dendrobiums | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: Howdy. I've become obsessed with orchids, and living in south Florida has allowed me to explore ... A: Diana, coconut fibre or husk does not readily deteriorate as do other orchid potting mixes. It ... | |
| ill orchid | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I was reading some of your feedback that has been posted and I would love to hear from you. My ... A: Jessica, for honoring me with your question. It is likely that the water in the bottom of your ... | |
| dendrobium orchids | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 dendrobium orchids. One is a fragrant variety with small leaves. The leaves, as they grow ... A: I assume you are talking about the leaves on newly emerged canes from the base of the plant. When ... | |
| dying orchids | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: i have this orchid that was given to me. it's been 1 year now and it never bloomed. now the leaves ... A: You will need to determine what type of an orchid you have to get the best advice. You could check ... | |
| Severely damaged Phalanopsis | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: yesterday, a cherished orchid was blown over by the wind. The "stalk" was broken in half just above ... A: I would smear sulphur powder (or other antifungal agent) on the open wound just as a preventative ... | |
| Severely damaged Phalanopsis | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: yesterday, a cherished orchid was blown over by the wind. The "stalk" was broken in half just above ... A: Ramona, let's first address the plant that was growing on the flower spike. Since that plant has ... | |
| Black spots (mold?) on petals | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I just got an orchid for my birthday (which was about a week ago) and a few of the flowers that have ... A: Belated happy birthday. Chances are pretty good that the grower that you got the plant from got ... | |
| orchid trimming | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: my orchid keeps growing and I would like to know if I can trim it in some way that won't kill it. ... A: Each of the pseudobulbs is connected to one or more other pseudobulbs. You need to find that ... | |
| Miniature orchid | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: My friend had a teen-tiny orchid plant that grew on a stick about the size of a tongue depressor. ... A: These are called twig epiphytes or equitant oncidiums or tolumnias. The are difficult to grow for ... | |
| phalaenopsis orchid | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I have had the orchid now for about a month and it was healthy and flowering when I bought it but ... A: Rebecca, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. In my experience, most newly acquired ... | |
| blue green spots on phalaenopsis lower leaves | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I got the orchid when I had quad bypass surgery in May and have carefully cared for it as the ... A: See if you can rub off the spots with a mild soap and cloth. If you can't remove them this way, ... | |
| Phalaenopsi Orchid | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I received a Phalaenopsis Orchid a couple of weeks ago and i make i water it and put on the same ... A: Lissette, Phalaenopsis orchids rebloom annually so don't expect it to rebloom until next year at ... | |
| mealy bugs | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: Will my Phalaenopsis recover after a mealy bug attack? I first killed them with a cotton bud full ... A: Marion, at this point you seem to have done what I would have advised. Assuming you have some good ... | |
| roots on mini cattleya are rotten | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I bought an Amethyst minicatt three weeks ago from a reputable outlet. It looked fine when it ... A: Nancy, it is unlikely that all of this root rot ocurred in three weeks. The potting mix was ... | |
| is it dying or just natural? | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: i bought my orchid plat from Costco, i dont know what type it is( it has white flowers with purple ... A: Miranda, you need to repot your plant. This is a perfect time to repot since you have a new leaf ... | |
| phalenopsis | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: my phalenopsis is growing a leaf about 12" above the actual leaves this is the last place it ... A: Jill, you will need to wait until you have new root growth at the base of this leaf. What you have ... | |
| cymbidium care | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: When should I cut the spikes on my cymbidum orchid? Will new spikes appear? The the blooms fell of ... A: You may cut the spikes from a Cymbidium as soon as it is done flowering. It is normal for spikes to ... | |
| New to Orchids | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I am new to growing Orchids and I am not sure it part of the orchids life circle for it to lose its' ... A: For purposes of my response, I am assuming that you have a phalaenopsis orchid which is the most ... | |
| replanting a Miltassia, C. M. Fitch 'Izumi' | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: my plant has a spike right now. It is growing horizontally in both directions extending roots out ... A: Congratulations on growing your plant so well. I would cut the plant in the middle so you have two ... | |
| Oncidium sweet sugar | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: Just bought this Oncidium sweet sugar and I'm not sure if the green foliage should be sticking out ... A: The green foliage should not be in the potting mix. The foliage originates at the top of the ... | |
| Dendrobium browning stem | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I cut the flower stem spike of my Dendrobium Orchid after it finished blooming. I cut it above ... A: If it is only one of a number of canes, you may be able to save the plant. You need to cut the cane ... | |
| Dendrobium browning stem | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I cut the flower stem spike of my Dendrobium Orchid after it finished blooming. I cut it above ... A: Dendrobiums grow on canes. Howeve | |