I got this Blue Seas last year and repotted it shortly after its arrival due to new roots having started.
This newest cane has grown a couple of leaves since it arrived, but these latest two aren't supporting themselves properly. I'm trying to figure out why. I would like to note that the first couple leaves it's grown since arriving were fine, and it's only these last two that seem to be struggling.
I water it when the pot is dry/nearly dry, and the roots are making their way throughout the pot. I am feeding the K-Lite from FirstRays (thanks, Ray!
) at 110 ppm twice a week. I currently have it in a South facing window that does get direct sunlight part of the day, and the leaves have a tinge of purple at the edges, so I think it's getting enough light.
The temps in my apartment are sitting at 68F/20C constant, but I do have it sitting on a seedling mat to provide a bit of extra warmth. This orchid is 50% Den. antennatum which is a cool to hot grower.
This cane hasn't finished growing but is starting a new growth at its base, which I've read can be typical for some of the antelope types. This is the only one of my larger antelope types that is growing a cane right now, so it's the only one with the problem.
Any guesses as to why the newest leaves aren't standing upright on their own?
Den. Blue Seas - New Leaves Floppy
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