The sad dead phals

[Dimples]

If the rooting hormone product they sent turns out to be powder, I've seen a lot of people on here mention that those types of products are too strong for use on orchids. Diluting it in water isn't effective because the ingredients aren't water soluble. Either way, I hope you're successful in rehabbing the sad ones if that's your plan.

[2SadDeadPhals]

Originally Posted by Dimples

If the rooting hormone product they sent turns out to be powder, I've seen a lot of people on here mention that those types of products are too strong for use on orchids. Diluting it in water isn't effective because the ingredients aren't water soluble. Either way, I hope you're successful in rehabbing the sad ones if that's your plan.

So the seller said it's called First Rays rooting hormones, and I am to use 1 TBSP per gallon. Since he kindly included in the shipment, I will give it a try!

[Dimples]

If Ray sells it, that's a different ballgame. Hopefully they sent you a small amount of Kelpmax!

[2SadDeadPhals]

Originally Posted by Dimples

If Ray sells it, that's a different ballgame. Hopefully they sent you a small amount of Kelpmax!

Oooh! OK. I will have to see what they sent! Will take photo of plants and what's in the jar once I get the package tomorrow.

[2SadDeadPhals]

They are here! And yes, the jar says Kelp Max. I will look up how to use it. The replacements look pretty good ar first glance. I will repot them and check the roots later.

[DirtyCoconuts]

those look healthy

[2SadDeadPhals]

Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

those look healthy

Yay! I'm so excited to have healthy plants

I think I'm going to pot them into 3" pot with Better-Gro Orchid potting mix. Hopefully it will work well with my environment.

[2SadDeadPhals]

I found and followed directions on the KelpMax and soaked the dying plants in solution for a few hrs them potted them in sphag without rinsing. I'm contemplating putting bag over it to help moisture once the leaves dry. We'll see if this helps!

[Dimples]

The replacement plants do look great!

[WaterWitchin]

I like happy endings.