I have a 2 Phalaenopsis that got a new baby plant on its stem 2 years ago. It has never got any roots. is there anyway that I could stimulate the bottom...
Is there any thing that can be done with a Phalaenopsis that the leaves have gotten very limp. What causes them to go limp and wrinkled. Betty I know that...
Hello Betty, You can use auxine type hormone (indole butyric acid, indole acetic acid, naphtalene acetic acid) in potassium or sodium salt form, to stimulate...
Hi Betty, There are two primary causes of limp leaves on Phalaenopsis orchids, and they are related, but opposite--improper watering. With underwatering, it's...
DearRob thankyou for the detailed answering .i too had a similar plant with limp leaves i could recover that plant only after repotting since the pot had 2...
If the leaves are limp, wrinkled and yellow, they are dying. If they are just limp and wrinkled, the plant is dehydrated. Check the roots. If the roots are in...
I would like to try your way of stimulating the roots but have no ikea where to find these chemicals that you listed.. Give me a idea where to go to find them....
Hi Betty, I concur with Rob and only want to add on to his good advice. If it is root rot, soak the plant with anti-fungal agent before repotting as the rot is...
You may be obtain from greenhouse supplier or florist. Rifat Tarik Yararbas Betty <bj112745@...> wrote: I would like to try your way of stimulating the...
Hi, I sent in a message several days ago and have not seen it come through. In fact, nothing new has been posted on this list since January. Is this list...
I have another problem I hope someone can help me with. I have a tiny phal. equestris that has 4 leaves and a span of about 6 inches. It was growing in a 2"...
Hi Lisa - I don't know what happened, but your message finally came through. I read your original message. I included it below along with a question for you....
Hello Lisa, Phalaenopsis loves damp pot media , but don't like steady water at rooting area. It can lost its root due to the choke. So, you should remove the...
Thank you for your response. This plant has now been moved to a faster draining pot and media. I like the plastic bag idea and had been considering it. You...
Yes, my messages all came through at once, though in reverse order. :) The droopy leaf is the same nice green color as the rest of the plant. It is probably...
Hi, I am re-potting a couple of my orchids. I assume that what I do is get a pot the next size up, remove all the medium from around the roots of the orchid,...
Hi Joy, Pot size depends on the condition of the roots. When I've had a phal in my own collection for a couple years, I'm pretty sure what I'll find when I...
Don't forget to cut all the dead roots and pot it when its not in spike or flower. Aaron Rifat Tarik Yararbas <rifat_ya@...> wrote: I think, you are...
I liked this site: http://www.chadwickorchids.com/QandA/QA10.htm I found a few others when I googled 'repot a phalaenopsis'. Good luck! ... get a ... the...
Hi Joy, Make sure your plant is firm in the pot and doesn't wobble around after you re-pot it. Orchids don't like to wobble. You may need to either stake it or...
Hello Can anyone help me with this?.... I am new to orchids and need some advice. I have a white Phalaenopsis in a 7 inch pot (I got it for Christmas). It has...
Thanks to all for the replies to my question about re-potting. They all make good sense, and I will be sure to pay attention *g*. So far, so good. The first...
Hi Sharon - One things - your plant has been flowering a long while - it could be finishing up with it's flowering cycle, you know. But just on one side?...
I am certainly no expert on Cattleyas, but I do grow some. I suggest that something in your culture has changed, other than the fertilizer. Have you repotted...
Hello Sharon, First of all DON'T WORRY. Here is a good book. Ortho's All About Orchids. Phalaenopsis (Phals for short) Are very hardy. You can water them a...
Hi Sharon and Aaron - Aaron, I take exception with the word "Dormant" as far as spring goes. Phals are not dormant in spring, this is when they start growing, ...
Thank you Denise! Yes, you are obviously right and something in my culture has changed *g*. Since I started with the phals, I have been treating both types the...
Hullo Denise & Aaron et al Thanks for the deux centimes! Very much appreciated. I know that the plants are cyclical and need downtime to recharge, but I need...
Well, Denise, you were absolutely right about my problem with the cattleyas. Now, instead of watering them at the same time I water the phals, I only water...