Orchids that are less than perfect - can someone evaluate?

[uwodahikamama]

I’m so glad I found somewhere to post this!
So I usually buy multiple orchids at once to save money, from various suppliers. eBay, Facebook, Etsy, etc.

I am still what I consider somewhat new to this hobby, but I decided to offer the extra plants at the reduced pricing to friends and family members so they can get better deals.

However that means I’m even more paranoid about these plants than if they were for myself only. I want to make sure they are excellent plants, what to look out for, and that I’m actually offering good deals. It’s a little scary!

So anyway I’ll attach some pictures of “flaws” that I see and if anyone could evaluate them and let me know if they look ok?

As for my growing conditions here goes: I live in Michigan, I have a humidifier that is connected to my phone and the thermometer/hygrometer. It keeps humidity in the 60% range.
I use a fan in my growing areas during the day, and at night I have an ac I set to 66 degrees F. Temps during the day range from mid to high 70s F. Occasionally the plants in my living room might hit low 80s before I get up and run the ac.
Living room has east facing windows, bedroom has west facing windows.
I have started using rubbing alcohol on my scissors (instead of soap and water), I do repot at some point, but still have some plants to go. (Need more potting media and pots)
I started spraying with a rubbing alcohol/water/dish soap spray just as prevention.
The people I have bought from said they spray frequently for pests and things.
I think that covers everything I’m doing with my plants so far! Please let me know if I forgot to include anything.

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Hmmmm it won’t attach my pictures something about a security token??
I’ll try using Imgur or something instead.

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Areas of concern - Album on Imgur

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Originally Posted by uwodahikamama

Hmmmm it won’t attach my pictures something about a security token??
I’ll try using Imgur or something instead.

You can upload your photos to Postimages — free image hosting / image upload and click the 'hotlink for forums' button. Then paste that link here.

[uwodahikamama]

Another album of areas of concern

Other unknowns - more air circulation? Lower temps? Water splashing?? - Album on Imgur

[rbarata]

I don't see anything wrong with your plants. If I wanted plants always perfect, without a single flaw, I would grow plants made of plastic.

[uwodahikamama]

Originally Posted by Dusty Ol' Man

You can upload your photos to Postimages — free image hosting] and click the 'hotlink for forums' button. Then paste that link here.

I posted a couple Imgur links on the thread, did they show up?? If not I’ll try that!

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Originally Posted by rbarata

I don't see anything wrong with your plants. If I wanted plants always perfect, without a single flaw, I would grow plants made of plastic.

Well that does make me feel a bit better! I have some that are flawless. Some that are close to it. But others with a blemish here or there, or a broken/bent leaf or whatever.

I’m still new enough to these and there’s so many conflicting opinions that I really don’t know if the plants I’ve got are good or not!

I don’t know what exactly caused the blemishes on the plants I have, but I suspect maybe water splashing or pests, but I know they’ve been treated and I’m trying to be very careful.

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Yes. The link shows here. My method posts the images in your post. No link to follow.

[uwodahikamama]

Originally Posted by Dusty Ol' Man

Yes. The link shows here. My method posts the images in your post. No link to follow.

Oooohhh gotcha. I get weird errors with attachments and things but I’ll try that one next time.
It wouldn’t even let me quote your url for the attachments! Maybe it’s my phone.

[Clawhammer]

I agree these are normal flaws (likely mechanical damage) that don't indicate any underlying issues.

[uwodahikamama]

Originally Posted by Clawhammer

I agree these are normal flaws (likely mechanical damage) that don't indicate any underlying issues.

Oh thank goodness!! Pretty much everything has new growth and some have spikes/buds.

Though the thing with the Miltoniopsis was weird - the blooms had crisp colors, then the white edges started to turn pink, and the petals started to look almost…ruffled? I wondered if maybe they needed more water? Maybe a humidity thing??

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by uwodahikamama

Oh thank goodness!! Pretty much everything has new growth and some have spikes/buds.

Though the thing with the Miltoniopsis was weird - the blooms had crisp colors, then the white edges started to turn pink, and the petals started to look almost…ruffled? I wondered if maybe they needed more water? Maybe a humidity thing??

Miltoniopsis do need to stay moist. But your humidity sounds quite high enough. That damage at the edge of flowers sounds a lot more like what thrips do to flowers. (I HATE thrips...) I don't find that they damage the plants particularly, but do tend to trash flowers.

For perfect leaves, I like rbarata's approach. I grow outside, have plenty of ugly leaves, but the plants grow and bloom happily.