Phalqenopsis Leaves limp and wrinkley

[dls10]

Hello,
I am new to trying to grow orchids and only have this one, but I have been noticing that one leaf was thinner and almost wrinkley looking, I have it in a West window with blinds cracked open for light and I water it once a week. I have been sticking my finger down into the mossy stuff it came in and it is always damp. I dont know if I am over watering or under watering, please help as I dont want to loose this plant. I can upload a pic if someone wants to see it.
Thank you inadvance.

[cb977]

My first thought was underwatering but if the medium is damp, that can't be it
Maybe a picture would help

[dls10]

Originally Posted by cb977

My first thought was underwatering but if the medium is damp, that can't be it
Maybe a picture would help

Here is 3 pics the last one is a little blurry but maybe you can still make out the wrinkles in the leaves.

The top of the moss is dry but down below it is still damp.

Thank you for looking

[cb977]

Have you taken a look at the roots? I personally don't use spag unless I'm mounting something, it's too hard to judge what the real deal is

[dls10]

no I havent looked at the roots as I would have to pull the plant out of the pot and didnt know if I should do that. Do you recommend taking it out of the pot and repotting it????

[cb977]

Most people would tell you not to repot when it's in bloom. I, on the other hand, would want to see what's going on underneath. It's a decision you'll have to make on your own. Do some more reading before you decide anything but keep in mind that I repot every 'chid the minute it gets home, no matter where it's from or what it's doing at the time and haven't lost one yet.

[dls10]

So how do I go about this?????? I have a bucket of orchid mix do I take all the moss or what ever is around the roots away and put it in new orchid mix and then water it. Or do I try not to disturb the roots

[dls10]

Ok I just went in to check out the pot and the orchid is in a clear plastic pot with spag moss and I dont see any roots along side of the pot and the moss does look dry in areas. Should I take it out of that moss and put it in the orchid mix in the same clear plastic pot????

[cb977]

Okay, if you're going to do it:
gently remove all the spagnum you can with your fingertips then rinse away any that is left with clean water. If you want to use the same pot, clean it well (I use a bit of bleach and hot water), then repot the plant into your new mix. Never ever re-use any potting medium unless you are using aliflor or PrimeAgra --- but that's a different lesson

When I repot, I never push the medium down into the pot. I put some in, then the plant, then hold it in one hand while you add more...then tap the sides of the pot to allow what you've added to drop down into the spaces available. Pushing down can damage the roots...it's okay to gently handle the roots but squashing them into the pot would be a no-no

Water thoroughly...

let us now how it turns out

[dls10]

Ok I am off to the shed for the mix,,,, I think it is mostly a bark mix, I will be gentle and I will keep you informed.
Thank you so much for your help.