So this is my new thread for 5 posts

[Henry]

Yes, I hope to be able to post a picture of a spike that looks like it died. So far I can't add pics to my album.
But I believe after 5 posts that will be possible. stay tuned

[Roberta]

You can post directly to your thread. Choose Go Advanced, then scroll down to Manage Attachments. Another window wiil pop up (make sure your browser allows pop ups for this site) that will let you select and upload your photo(s).

Here is a "sticky" thread with additional information on posting photos.
Tips for posting Photos

If the photos come out sideways, no worries, we are used to it, the old software of the Board sometimes has trouble with orientation. You'll find some tips on this issue if you browse around.

[Henry]

Well so far when I try to add a pic I get kicked out and have to login to the start. Mebbe next time, I have all day or night, LOL

[Roberta]

Question... when you log in, are you using the https://corchidboard/community website or http:// Make sure you are using the https:// version. Also, when you log in, tick the check "keep me logged in" box before you actually do the login.

[Henry]

What happened to this spike?
This my first Phal!
It seems to have started and quit.

Thank you RosieC for the Tips for Posting Photos!

[Henry]

Yes thank you Roberta, I do seem to keep getting logged out.
Ya, know I lived in So. Cal for 7 years. Manhattan Bch, Newport Bch, life was a beach! for a surfer!

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by Henry

What happened to this spike?
It seems to have started and quit.

It looks like it was cut off.

[Mountaineer370]

I am totally confused by what I'm seeing in that photo. Like Roberta says, it looks cut off, but in two places. First, what looks like an angled continuation of the original spike, and then another skinnier thing in the center of what I'm assuming is the beginning of a leaf maybe.

If you can, a couple more pics might be helpful. First, the whole plant, and then maybe that spike from a couple different angles.

[Henry]

So it looks like some dummy , cut the little new spike off.
I don't recall why, hmmmm.
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And I don't see any more "nodes" below.
I was hoping to see one last chance here.

But here there is maybe a spike or it might be another leaf.
This must be where the patience part comes in. LOL
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My happy little group is in the shower room with
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windows facing East and they're loving the steam!
20 C, 70% Humidity
The little guy on the left came from the grocery store
and has sphagnum peat in a tiny 9 cm pot.
I think I may have repotted to overly big 17 cm pots.
I'm thinking of cutting back to 14 cm OD pots?

Also from the "Using Skewars" you see these skinny ones,
even though I've started with Translucent pots from Jardinerie Gamm vert, here in FR.
I imagine that skewars are more accurate than gazing at the side of a translucent pot.

Also, I read that the roots like light, so I'm surprised I don't see anyone else using traslucent pots?

But it's early and I'm overjoyed at all your replies!

[WaterWitchin]

A 4-6" pot would be sufficient for the phals. 68F is about the coolest a phal should be, and should be higher if possible during the day. What kind of orchid is the one at right of picture?