Pleurothallis Picta?

[Ghelly]

Hello everyone,

I'm a new member and novice to orchid care. About 2 months ago I was given a pleurothallis picta (as the label says) potted with sphagnum moss. I never touched it, since greek summer would cause her a shock. I just read that she prefers no direct sunlight and likes warmth.
But... I don't know if the plant is really a pleurothallis picta, or the label was misplaced.
The plant does not look like pics on web, and I have not a clue how to take care of it.

Can anyone help me?


(pardon my poor use of english language! )

[RosieC]

Welcome to Orchid Board

From pictures I've seen of Pleurothallis picta I've seen that could be what you have. However I'm afraid yours does not look healthy at all. The couple of leaves look very dried out.

I don't know much about this Pleurothallis, but if it were mine I would want to check the roots.

[Ghelly]

Thanks a lot for answering me.
Well it is in that condition 2 months already, with no change.
The truth is I am a bit scared to check the roots and disturb the plant, but it definately looks sick.
I would prefer it to be mounted and sprayed than in a clay pot...

[RosieC]

Pleurothalids generally do well in moss, I grow my Masdevallia in moss in clay pots, but your moss in that looks very old. Most Pleurothalids like to be kept moist (not wet but moist) and humid so I'm not sure how they would do mounted unless it was in a terrarium where humidity can be kept high.

[Ghelly]

Ι will dig in it to check the roots and will replace moss. Ιt's moist all the time since I sprinkle water throughout the day (30 Celsium degrees right now).

Let's see...

---------- Post added at 06:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:43 PM ----------

Αnd the diagnosis..... there were no roots...
If it can survive and develop new roots while I sprinkle water...

[estación seca]

It is very sick. I would try to save it.

Find a liquid kelp product at a garden center. Kelp products help form roots. Maybe people on the
Orchid Board from Europe could suggest some products available there.

Soak the plant overnight in diluted kelp solution. Put some damp moss on the bottom of a glass or plastic jar or vase that is tall enough to hold the plant. Set the plant on top of the moss. Your humidity is high enough that you do not need to cover the jar. Keep the moss moist and hope for the plant to produce more roots.

When it has more roots you can put it into another pot.

[Ghelly]

Originally Posted by estación seca

It is very sick. I would try to save it.

Find a liquid kelp product at a garden center. Kelp products help form roots. Maybe people on the
Orchid Board from Europe could suggest some products available there.

Soak the plant overnight in diluted kelp solution. Put some damp moss on the bottom of a glass or plastic jar or vase that is tall enough to hold the plant. Set the plant on top of the moss. Your humidity is high enough that you do not need to cover the jar. Keep the moss moist and hope for the plant to produce more roots.

When it has more roots you can put it into another pot.

Ι will definately follow your advice!
Ι already know where I can find kelp here. If it finally survives, it would be a miracle...

[RosieC]

Good luck, hope you can rescue it.

[Ghelly]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Good luck, hope you can rescue it.

Ι don't believe I can rescue, but I'll definately try it.

By now I'm spraying water on its leaves and soaked it in a kelp product...