What can I do for this orchid

[SlipperGirl]

Greengarden I looked for the auxinone but could not find any place that sold it in the US.

So it sounds like I need to find a rootting hormone and be patient.

LOL RJ

NYCorchidman is this what you are talking about, there is no bag over it and its keikis but is this what you want me to do. The keikis are on a stick with some moss on the bottom of the pot.

[SlipperGirl]

I found dyna-gro K-L-N root growth stimulant at firstrays will this work for my orchid?

[Movnhorses]

You could try using warm water w/ superthrive in it. I had one that started to shrivel after trying to bloom for the 3rd time for me. I soaked it in superthrive warm water for about 10 minutes every 3 days, and after about 2 weeks, I have 3 new roots and a new little leaf. It can't hurt... RJ that is a classy little poem!

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by mothorchidgirl

Greengarden I looked for the auxinone but could not find any place that sold it in the US.

So it sounds like I need to find a rootting hormone and be patient.

LOL RJ

NYCorchidman is this what you are talking about, there is no bag over it and its keikis but is this what you want me to do. The keikis are on a stick with some moss on the bottom of the pot.

Close, but you might want to have something to cover the top to make a humidity chamber. Be sure to make some holes for ventilation though.

[SlipperGirl]

Originally Posted by Movnhorses

You could try using warm water w/ superthrive in it. I had one that started to shrivel after trying to bloom for the 3rd time for me. I soaked it in superthrive warm water for about 10 minutes every 3 days, and after about 2 weeks, I have 3 new roots and a new little leaf. It can't hurt... RJ that is a classy little poem!

I am going to a orchid show, or I plan on going to a orchid show maybe one of the venders will have some for sale and I can pick some up.

Thanks for your help

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Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

Close, but you might want to have something to cover the top to make a humidity chamber. Be sure to make some holes for ventilation though.

I will soak the moss tonight and get it set up.

I will post pics when its done.

Thanks for your help

[NYCorchidman]

Make sure you squeese out as much water as possible because otherwise you will rot your orchid in no time.

Humidity is important but wet mix touching the plant with no roots is nevevr a good idea.

So please keep that in mind.

Since you can monitor how moisture the moss is, try to just mist a litt bit every now and then when the moss look quite dry. other than that, it's best to just leave the plant alone in the chamber until a new activity starts to resume.

If you see condensation forming on the inner surface of the cover, then leave the cover open until they dry out and put it back closed.

I know it takes a lot of care so only if you care a lot about this particular plant.

Good luck!

[SlipperGirl]

Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

Make sure you squeese out as much water as possible because otherwise you will rot your orchid in no time.

Humidity is important but wet mix touching the plant with no roots is nevevr a good idea.

So please keep that in mind.

Since you can monitor how moisture the moss is, try to just mist a litt bit every now and then when the moss look quite dry. other than that, it's best to just leave the plant alone in the chamber until a new activity starts to resume.

If you see condensation forming on the inner surface of the cover, then leave the cover open until they dry out and put it back closed.

I know it takes a lot of care so only if you care a lot about this particular plant.

Good luck!

Thanks so much for your help

[NYCorchidman]

my pleasure!

[SlipperGirl]

Ok I hope I did this right

The first pic is the bag and the holes i put in it.

The next one is the plant on the stake.

then there are pics of the plant all set up in its new home.

You said to cut the leaves part way off do I cut the leaves where the stake is in the last pic.

The plant is not touching the moss its almost touching it.

[dsanfrancis]

Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

I have saved phals in that similar condition before.
Putting this plant with no roots on wet moss doesn't do any good. only risk rotting the base.

You definitely have to use rooting hormone. That is the main goal.
In the meantime, you also want to minimize the water loss. No water uptake but look how many leaves there are and how wrinkly they are.
I would trim the leaves in half and then place the plant on barely moist moss and use something to stablize the plant. Cover the whole thing and make a humidity and warmth chamber. Make sure there are a few hole for ventilation.
Within two months or so, you should see some results.
Good luck!

I agree with this post. If it is not a special plant, practicing how to save a plant would be the best use for this phal. Without roots with which to take up water this plant will lose moisture fast through transpiration during photosynthesis. Your best bet is to cut off most of the leaf area by cutting them all in half, if not shorter. Putting it inside of a container like a clear plastic bag like you've done will keep the remaining moisture from escaping too fast. Keep the base where the roots will grow barely moist and try placing it on something with a bit of warmth. Occasionally let some air in the container to keep things from rotting and watch it for signs of growth. Make sure to keep it out of direct light sources so as not to speed up photosynthesis past what the plant can handle. If you have rooting hormone, you can try that.

If it looks hopeless, the best place for it would be the compost bin. That way some other plant can benefit from it :]

Good luck!