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Old 09-06-2017, 03:27 AM
Princerobby Princerobby is offline
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In "orchid life" two months is not very long. If it has been repotted, keep up the watering and let it settle into its new environment ( no more unpotting to peek at roots). The existing pseudobulbs will not plump back up, probably. But in time the plant will produce a new growth that gets is strength from the old until it grows some new roots. Orchids teach patience.
So would my plant just be super stressed right now? When I did repot it that day I got it, there was a lot more roots that it looks like there would be. I took a look at them to be sure (and I could be overlooking a potential problem) and they weren't mushy or feel like they were in any bad shape. I started thinking it was the media that could be a problem. I know you just said to hold off on repotting it, but before I started this thread, I was thinking of switching it to a more fine grade media for more water retention. I guess that's a bad idea for now?

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I did figure out how to see it. It is probably something called Oncostele or Colmanara, which is usually a very tough and easy-to-grow group of plants. I don't know why you're having trouble.

At this point I would try to keep temperatures moderate, and not let the roots dry out. There is a chance it will make a new growth, and slowly recover.
Thanks! I was confused why it wouldn't post so i kept trying different ways but I think I finally fixed it.

Anywho,

Even though I had already repotted it the day I bought it, should I switch to a more fine grade media? Or would that stress the plant out too much. I've concluded based on everyone's responses that it definitely has to do with the roots and/or problems with watering.

(Thanks everyone for your input btw! It's greatly appreciated)
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Old 09-06-2017, 07:19 AM
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Fwit, I agree with ES. The flowers look like my Wilsonara. It's an easy plant. East window, water 2x a week...however, mine did not take kindly to repotting, it's sulking. If you are going to repot, do so and leave it alone. From the OB, I've adopted the practice of finer roots, finer bark.
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