New Flower Stems - Orchid Board

TerOrc · #1 10-15-2013, 04:24 PM

Hello: I have a yellow phalaenopsis orchid which has flowered several times. It got a new flower shot and when the buds came out the stem died in the middle. It then got another flower stem the the same thing has happened. Any suggestions?

Thank you

SlipperGirl · #2 10-15-2013, 04:32 PM

First off welcome to OB

Do you have any pictures of the stem?

Also what do the roots look like?

WhiteRabbit · #3 10-15-2013, 08:27 PM

Please tell us the conditions and care this plant is receiving - light, temps, type of potting media, how often watered

And yes, how do the roots look?

TerOrc · #4 10-17-2013, 04:35 PM

Thank you all here are pictures.....also including other orchids in same window, water only when a little dry all pots drain.

kindrag23 · #5 10-17-2013, 04:58 PM

Okay I want to say welcome first off.

Second looks like needs new media of a chunkier variety that looks to have completely broken down. The roots look healthy though. My mix has sphag chynks/charcoal/bark and I think perlite? Its by better gro for phalenopsis works pretty great for mine I have potted. Could you post pictures of the flower stems? If you are trying to post on an ipad it only allows to post one at a time..idk why but it just does....

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Also you can read the sticky the phal abuse ends here I think around the 1st 12 pages is of the best info if memory serves. It will be of help to you as well. Good growing!