my orchids leaves are dying what should I do?

[quiltergal]

I've only managed to rot orchids in sphag n bag. However, I agree with Sonya. If there are no roots the plant cannot possibly support that many leaves so it is dropping them. You may get down to 1 or 2 leaves before it decides to grow roots. Good luck!

[SlipperGirl]

Originally Posted by isurus79

The media looks pretty dry in the first pic. It should be moist, but not dry and definitely not soaking wet. Have you tried giving it some seaweed based fertilizer or KLN? That stuff works really well for getting root stimulation and Ray sells a lot if you can't find it locally. https://www.firstrays.com/cgi/cart/c...exact_match=on

Hi isurus79 yes I think the media was dry in that pic I forgot to spray it with some water in the morning and did not remember until it was to late in the day

No I have not soaked it in anything I plan to go to a orchid show this weekend and was going to pick up some super thive

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Originally Posted by quiltergal

I've only managed to rot orchids in sphag n bag. However, I agree with Sonya. If there are no roots the plant cannot possibly support that many leaves so it is dropping them. You may get down to 1 or 2 leaves before it decides to grow roots. Good luck!

Thanks I hope this orchid will make it

---------- Post added at 12:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:55 PM ----------

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

It's probably dropping foliage due to lack of roots.

Ok thanks for your help

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

If the bagging doesn't work for you, you can try using tupperware or an unused salad bowl. Even a small clear plastic Rubbermaid type container big enough to house the Phal would do.

[SlipperGirl]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

If the bagging doesn't work for you, you can try using tupperware or an unused salad bowl. Even a small clear plastic Rubbermaid type container big enough to house the Phal would do.

So would I would I just put the orchid in the salad bowl with no bag over it?

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

No bag. Just saran wrap the bowl and punch some holes in it. You can put a wet paper towel on the bottom, and then raise the orchid off the wet paper towel with something that will not absorb water.

[SlipperGirl]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

No bag. Just saran wrap the bowl and punch some holes in it. You can put a wet paper towel on the bottom, and then raise the orchid off the wet paper towel with something that will not absorb water.

ok thanks I will try this if the bag does not work

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

You can essentially do the same thing by getting one of those small animal carrying cases sold at pet stores. They're inexpensive and they're easy to use.

No need to saran wrap this one. Just use a wet paper towel or wet newspaper on the bottom, and raise the orchid off the wet media.

[SlipperGirl]

Its alive! I looks like a root and a flower stem.