Flasked seedlings turned white

[rodrigo]

I recently purchased some Cymbidium flasks from Thailand.

Unfortunately, the shipping took almost a month to get to me, so the plants were in the dark for a long time and turned white
Besides that, they seem to be strong

Here's an example:


Is there any hope that the plants might start generating chlorophyll again?

Well, I guess time will tell, but if somebody has had this experience before, I would like to know about it (it will make me sleep better at night )

Thanks,

Rodrigo

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

My opinion would be that the chances for recovery don't look very good.

Another thing I have to say is that, despite the fact that an adult plant will need almost full morning and late afternoon sun to be kept healthy and blooming, the seedlings should not be grown as bright as an adult plant should. The seedlings will die from sunburn. It is best to expose them to Phalaenopsis light levels first until they reach a large enough size to put them under very strong lighting.

If what I said is something you're familiar with already, just regard it as a reminder (considering since I have no idea what your level of experience in growing orchid seedlings is).

[RobS]

Indeed let them adjust to normal light levels slowly they should start to make chlorophyl soon. First they'll trun yellow then green. I'd say they have a good chance to recover.