Need help with stressed/recovering Phal (lacking roots, yellowing leaves)

[onyxorchids]

Originally Posted by fooferdoggie

yes full water seems good for them if they have lost their roots. it would cause the old roots to die so I would not want a healthy plant to have to get used it it. I use the typical 1 tablespoon per gal fertilizer and about 1/3 to 1/2" teaspoon per gallon. I change the water once a week. its even less work then s/h.

Sounds great, I think I'll be looking into giving this a try. Thank you for the additional info!!

Originally Posted by Ray

KelpMax is not a fertilizer, it is a plant growth stimulant that also provides proteins, vitamins, and amino acids that fertilizers do not; stuff that is provided by native microorganisms in nature.

Ah, my bad - I suppose I confused it with something similar, as I'm still quite new to this. But very good to know! Sounds like it could be very helpful. Thanks : )

Originally Posted by BellaOrquidea

Here are my two cents as I’m currently trying to bring a few orchids back to life and all of them have completely lost their roots. I’m experimenting as well and here are my results so far. All of them are currently being grown outside in a full shade spot (only because inside they grow fungus since is colder)

One in s/h is already growing a new tiny root
One in sphagnum and it’s keeping the one root moist but not producing new ones yet.
Two in bag with a strip of micro fiber and they are moist but no roots being created yet.

All of these orchids have received a dose of the Quantum Orchid Probiotic from RePot me which is labeled to encourage root growth and fast recovery from stress.

Thank you for sharing your results so far! Semi-hydro sounds promising, along with the probiotic you mentioned. Looks like I have more options than I initially realized, which is definitely a good thing! : )