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Originally Posted by RandomGemini (Post 626139)

Looks like it's potted in bark mixed with coconut coir or peat moss to me.

The condensation on the pot is fine. It's a sign that there's moisture in the pot. You just watered 3 days ago. It takes these guys a week to dry out. Worry if you see condensation in the pit when the medium is bone dry.

I agree. Repot as soon as you get supplies.

That's the thing, this kind of moist stays on this pot always.. While the other pots get dry, this one stays moist no matter how long you keep it away from water. I literally waited almost 3 weeks so I could water this one, yet, it never really got completely dry.. I don't think this kind of moist preservation is in the norms of normal.. Then again, correct me if I'm wrong :(

Are you keeping this plastic pot, inside of a decorative ceramic pot?

You are absolutely right, the typical time frame for watering is about every 7 days, give or take a few days based on atmosphere or season or type of orchid. However, 15 days is way to long to wait for it to dry out.

That's alright, you got the right supplies coming and it will just take some time for you to figure out what's best for you and your orchids. Most people prefer the plastic pots, but, for example, they did not work for me. So I just use the regular terra cotta pot or the ones with holes. But knowledge is power and now you know what to do and have a plan to move forward when the supplies comes in.

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Originally Posted by SavanaKitty (Post 626050)

UPDATE:

2 of them are doing well now that I have balanced the watering and heating. However, I've been observing one of my my flowers and I've noticed that it's not doing well (it was bought in different non-specialized store) and some of roots inside have even got this weird frost looking cover, which probably can be a sign of rot. There are 2 orchids in that pot, one of them is blooming, other is just trying to grow it's stem back (or not), I just ordered some supplies for re-potting, I'm going to give a shot and re-pot both orchids into 2 separate pots once my delivery is here.. I'll try to use a mixture of bulk, Aliflor and a little sphagnum moss in the bottom.
And the other ones so far are doing okay, so I'll just leave them alone for now

Please let me know if there's something else I should know. Thanks for your help :)

Hi and welcome to Orchidboard.

I am not sure what you mean by "bulk" (bark?). Bark with Alifor is fine. I would not put sphagnum in the bottom of the pot (it will cause rot). Either leave it out, or maybe use just a little on the top of the pot to help manage humidity around the roots. Your goal should be to have the bark-aliflor dry out most of the way, but not completely.

All of your pictures of the roots seem fine for now. When you re-pot, I would not cut or trim anything that is firm to the touch.

You mention that this plant is right above your heater. That may be too dry an environment; might explain the somewhat curled leaves (unless the plant came that way). If you have other house plants, keep your orchid grouped with your houseplants, that will improve the humidity.

Good luck!

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Originally Posted by RandomGemini (Post 626177)

Are you keeping this plastic pot, inside of a decorative ceramic pot?

No I use straw pots only to make it look better and ensure the air circulation.

Yeah... I think repotting in new medium as soon as the stuff gets there sounds like your best bet. I hope your order shows up soon!

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Originally Posted by Orchid Whisperer (Post 626201)

About the leaves... In fact, that was my other concern. The other orchids that are standing besides have perfectly looking thick strong leaves, only this one came with those squishy, curled leaves.. Any idea?