Leaf issues

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I just checked the N-P-K ratio of the Schultz Orchid Fertilizer.

Is it 19-31-17? And is it urea free?

If it is 19-31-17, then I believe the Phosphorous ratio may be too high.

If it contains urea, that's another problem as well. Urea needs water and soil to break down and become usable for your orchids. Most commonly grown orchids don't grow in soil, so any urea based fertilizer is pretty much useless.

As far as how the Sedirea japonica seedling was grown is concerned, I believe that leaving it in the net pot wrapped completely in sphagnum moss was what caused it to die. It probably would've been better if it was grown in small grade wood chips and a bit of moss on top.

Blooming sized Sedirea japonica is not hard to find. Oak Hill Gardens has them for $15. Just fill the rest of the order up with cheap $4 to $6 orchids to spread the shipping cost thinner and you're set.

As a heads up, I'd stay away from Chaubardia and Pescatorea for now, even though they're inexpensive. My recommendation if you were to purchase from Oak Hill Gardens is that you get the Sedirea japonica and keep the rest of your plants in the order simple, like Cattleyas or Laelias. Fewer headaches, and you get what you want.