Chid help

[Vikki1988]

Hi there, I am having some difficulty with one of my chids, it's not producing any new roots and I really don't want it to die. Is there maybe some tips I can use to help this little chid grow. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[james mickelso]

Just a guess but this ocid alliance looks ok. The new growth won't start putting out new roots until almost mature. Then it will start slowly depending on which it is. The new growth is feeding on the old fat pbulb right now. The old pbulb will start to become wrinkled and lose it's leaves. Don't get this too wet as these are prone to root rot. Water and then leave it alone intil nearly dry. The pot should ben fairly light weight when nearly dry. Then water very well and let dry again. The color of the leaves on my monitor look good so it is getting enough light. These like to be tepid but not warm depending again on which onc it is. My Wilsonara is nearly full grown and hasn't yet started growing roots and it's been 5 months.

[Vikki1988]

Originally Posted by james mickelso

Just a guess but this ocid alliance looks ok. The new growth won't start putting out new roots until almost mature. Then it will start slowly depending on which it is. The new growth is feeding on the old fat pbulb right now. The old pbulb will start to become wrinkled and lose it's leaves. Don't get this too wet as these are prone to root rot. Water and then leave it alone intil nearly dry. The pot should ben fairly light weight when nearly dry. Then water very well and let dry again. The color of the leaves on my monitor look good so it is getting enough light. These like to be tepid but not warm depending again on which onc it is. My Wilsonara is nearly full grown and hasn't yet started growing roots and it's been 5 months.

Thank you I wasn't sure if I was watering too much or not enough. It is a type of onci, but I'm not sure on the name exactly. I keep it in a bark and sphagnum moss media. It also has charcoal bits in it too.

[tucker85]

James has given you some good advice. You may not see new roots until springtime. Like James said don't keep it too wet. In the future, when you repot an orchid, use a smaller pot. Keeping orchids in smaller pots insures that the medium dries out more quickly and there's much less chance of root rot. Don't repot this one though, there's no need to stress the plant and it looks pretty healthy right now. Good luck.

[Vikki1988]

Originally Posted by tucker85

James has given you some good advice. You may not see new roots until springtime. Like James said don't keep it too wet. In the future, when you repot an orchid, use a smaller pot. Keeping orchids in smaller pots insures that the medium dries out more quickly and there's much less chance of root rot. Don't repot this one though, there's no need to stress the plant and it looks pretty healthy right now. Good luck.

Oh thank you, phew. I was getting so worried.

[cbuchman]

Originally Posted by tucker85

James has given you some good advice. You may not see new roots until springtime. Like James said don't keep it too wet. In the future, when you repot an orchid, use a smaller pot. Keeping orchids in smaller pots insures that the medium dries out more quickly and there's much less chance of root rot. Don't repot this one though, there's no need to stress the plant and it looks pretty healthy right now. Good luck.

I agree! I've killed more orchids by over-potting. I've learned the hard way that smaller is better when it comes to pots.