limp/dark/wrinkly phal leaves

[RosieC]

I'm in the UK so only have experince with the place I buy mine. I've heard good things about the Phal Imperial Mix from repotme.com... actually I've heard that all their stuff is good.

Repotme.com have a slightly different mix for Cattleyas than for Phals. Different types of orchids often need different mixes and Phals and Cattleyas are different types.

Having said that, their needs are closer to each other than some other orchids and I have both in similar mixes to each other. I would probably still advice looking at the type of orchid repotme.com recomend each mix for and using it for that or similar types.

[Domino]

After taking my plants to the meeting last night the consensus was that my plants are thirsty and could use a little more light, but mostly thirsty. When they stop blooming I should repot them in a different media, but I need to water more and more frequently and fertalize less.

[Cinderella]

Originally Posted by Domino

I started collecting orchids this summer. I currently have 4. My newest is in great health, but I have a few who I am a little worried about. They still have flowers (although many have dropped) and there are little buds where new ones are coming. I am worried about their leaves. They are very dark, darker than when I got them, and wrinkly. I have them in a South facing window (the only window option I currently have). I water once every 8 or 9 days. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi. I am a newbie so take my comments with a grain of salt.
I had a orchid that looked a lot similar to your first picture...dark, wavy and even twisted leaves. Couldn't figure out why because it had done wonderful for years in that spot.
Well, I decided to repot and found the problem. There was some root rot. So I cleaned up the plant with new medium and got rid of the old stuff. Then changed the plant from a south window to an East window with all my other orchids. I bought a humidifier and got that going and started circulating my ceiling fan on low. The difference is amazing. I think the bad roots and low light (I had it about 2 ft. away from the actual south window) were the problem. Hope yours are doing well.

[JerseyGirlBecky]

My bet is the roots. If they are bad, more watering will do nothing. Could be you are watering enough, but it can't use that water without roots. I would get the repotted right away. But, that is just me. Hope it all works out for you.
Becky