Brassavola nodosa dropping leaves at alarming rate...

[cjm3fl]

Being damp and the chilly night outside did the same thing to my Brassi.
Living in Florida this isn't that big of an issue but it does happen.

And the change in the amount of natural light it's getting will send the plant into an "adjustment period".

[isurus79]

If you ever want it to flower again, you'll need to give it better light than "bright shade." These guys thrive on bright, tropical strength sunshine.

[judith_arquette]

Thanks everyone! No new leaf loss so far today so I'm feeling optimistic...it was a dumb mistake, one I won't make again (leaving it out). I'll be keeping an eye on it and sending hubby to the store for copper based anti-fungal, I need more of my cal/mag supplement anyway, I'm almost out.

Originally Posted by isurus79

If you ever want it to flower again, you'll need to give it better light than "bright shade." These guys thrive on bright, tropical strength sunshine.

Yes! I gave it TONS of light last year and it really took off, I was shocked that I got it to bloom for me but I definitely attribute that to the amount of light it got. Unfortunately all of my mounted orchids got kinda shoved in the middle of a fairly dark room for the last month and a half as we've been settling into our new home. I'm still not sure what to do about orchid placement because this house, light wise, is not nearly as good for windowsill orchid growing as our last. Fortunately soon I will be able to put them outside safely for the summer. I'll probably have to look into supplemental lighting because I don't see how else to meet the lighting needs of most of my orchids otherwise...

[estación seca]

Remember this plant will grow luxuriantly hanging on a string or wire with no media at all. You don't need anything extra that retains water, especially if you like to overwater.

[judith_arquette]

Originally Posted by estación seca

Remember this plant will grow luxuriantly hanging on a string or wire with no media at all. You don't need anything extra that retains water, especially if you like to overwater.

You misunderstand...I don't like to do it, I have to do it...this is beyond my control

I cut off all the fishing line and got out/off as much sphag as I could, the plant has a massive (for a plant in my collection anyway) root system firmly adhered to the cedar shingle I mounted it to. I'm hopeful it will recover and flourish for me again

[estación seca]

If you really do have to water every day, consider just setting the plant in a low, wide clay pot for support - only - no medium.

I wonder what your cats and dogs look like LOL

[judith_arquette]

Does a squirt or two or 50 actually count as "watering" lol It was actually doing really well until I left it out overnight in the rain and I really didn't find many dead roots. I think Leafmite hit the nail on the head about the lack of light for a month and a half being a contributing factor in as much as the plant was already stressed and more susceptible to an infection

[katrina]

Originally Posted by judith_arquette

You misunderstand...I don't like to do it, I have to do it...this is beyond my control

I have your solution. Buy more! If you increase your numbers to a critical mass level...the sheer number will ensure no one orchid is "loved to death". With more...you can still love them every day but you'd have no choice but to spread the love out and ignore part of them for days in between those watering love-fests.

This is my plight...too many to ever even think about loving them all every day.

[cjm3fl]

Originally Posted by katrina

I have your solution. Buy more! If you increase your numbers to a critical mass level...the sheer number will ensure no one orchid is "loved to death".

That's what I did!

And once I can physically complete my re-potting you guys are going to sick and tired of my pics and posts!

[estación seca]

Originally Posted by cjm3fl

And once I can physically complete my re-potting....

Nobody in the history of the world has ever completed their repotting.