Bulbophyllum (plumatum) seedling

[theroc1217]

I got the seedling a few weeks ago, and some leaves were a pale green, and others were dark. Is the paleness a bad sign?

I'm wondering if it's too hot (generally 88-98 during the day), or if they dry out too much, or not enough nutrients in the soil.

Is anyone else familiar with Bulbophyllum's?

[keithrs]

When you say "or not enough nutrients in the soil", do you have them in potting soil?

[theroc1217]

No, sphagnum moss.

[keithrs]

These are warm growers.... Are the pale green leaves the newer growths? Is the "pale" green close to yellow or is it more of a bright lighter shade of green?

[theroc1217]

More of a light green than yellow.

[CTB]

newer leaves are usually a couple shades lighter. How much light were they under? try to keep them shaded

[keithrs]

Most likely new growth, but could be a precursor to root problems or too high of light.

[theroc1217]

Update! All the leaves have darkened and the roots are doing fine.