please help - Orchid Board

jhombre · #1 10-01-2010, 08:42 PM

i have some orchids that i got about two weeks ago... i noticed something white growing in the mix, i smelled it and it smelled moldy. so i decided to repot with new mix.

i dipped the roots in a mix of water and peroxide, then i cut out most of the dead roots.

what should i do next. thanks

kalanchoe · #2 10-01-2010, 10:08 PM

Hi jhombre, welcome to OB!

Though you don't say so, I'm assuming that after cutting the dead roots off, you repotted your plant into new mix. Is that the case?

If so, your next step is to just try to properly care for your orchid: learn how often to water, fertilize, etc. What type of medium did you repot with?

Sounds like you're on the right track so far!

jhombre · #3 10-01-2010, 11:00 PM

thanks kalanchoe, i repoted it with a mix that i got from home depot, and it says on the package that it was AOS approved.

what should i watch for, i think it got soaked from the rain we had the couple days. thanks for your help.....

kalanchoe · #4 10-01-2010, 11:14 PM

Ok then, a couple more questions for you:

-Do you know what kind of orchid this is? If you can upload a photo of it, OB members can usually narrow it down to a certain genus. Different types of orchids require different care, so knowing this about your orchid will help determine your next steps.

-Since you said it got soaked in the rain, are you growing your orchid outside? Either way, what type of elements is it exposed to? Like full sun, shade, rain, what temps, etc.

jhombre · #5 10-01-2010, 11:25 PM

im in south florida, and all my orchids are in a shaded area.. i will try and take a pic of the plant tomarrow and post if

Swamper · #6 10-02-2010, 08:11 AM

What type of orchid is it? Are you in Miami? Welcome to the OB.

orchidsamore · #7 10-02-2010, 08:39 AM

Welcome to the forum.

There are two good shows coming to South Florida next month.

Fairchild Botanical Gardens in Coral Gabes the 12-14 of November and the American Orchid Society in Del Ray the following weekend the 19-21. If you come to either stop by and say hello to me. We are there under the corporate name Pelican Coast Farms.

The white you saw is 'snow mold' it is an indication of potting medium that is too old and decaying fast. Re-potting is the right course of action and now patience.

jhombre · #8 10-02-2010, 06:03 PM

swamper im in boca raton.. the type of orchid is pot. memoria deana sanders 'indiana'.. thats what the tag says...