Ice cube orchid in bloom and repotted

[Carpe Diem]

Went to the store and saw about 7 Phals., one had 2 spikes. I wondered why nobody bought it. I took a closer look and saw that the "top dressing" was mold. Well, it came home with me and I repotted as soon as I got through the door. The bark mix was sopping wet and badly decomposed, no dreaded lump of moss in the middle. Some dead roots, some still good. I cleaned it up and put it in fresh bark. It didn't miss a beat and 2 buds have opened since. It's the only blooming thing in the house just now and I do enjoy it. Although I think my Paph. wardii is spiking. Will post a picture tomorrow and let you all decide if yes or no.

[bethmarie]

Nice save. Reads like an installment in the adventures of Carpe Phalaenopsis. Complete with cliffhanger ending!

meanwhile, back at the greenhouse....

[No-Pro-mwa]

Poor little thing just needed some love xxxxxoooooo

[Priya_H]

I have the same Just add ice orchid but I got it in perfect condition from a florist in my neighbourhood (does it have a name?)

You've done a great job with it! I wish I could rescue all ill-treated orchids from stores and people and from the "Just add ice" gimmick!

[kindrag23]

Beautiful, wonderful save! My very first orchid looked like this from Wal mart.

[The Orchid Boy]

Beautiful! Looking forward to seeing your Paph. wardii. I've discovered the names of 2 of my noid phals! It took the help of many forum members and countless hours searching, comparing pictures, and emailing.

[Carpe Diem]

My NoID Phal. is doing well, no changes other than 2 more buds opening. So far I always had luck with repotting blooming Phals.
Orchid Boy, I've posted two pictures of Paph. wardii in the Beginners Forum. The pictures are bad, I never could take a decent picture.

[RosieC]

Great save