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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-14-2015, 10:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,774
Posted By dreamynights
Sorry to bump up an old thread! I've only...

Sorry to bump up an old thread!

I've only bought orchids from stores like home depot and trader joes. Of course those stores don't take great care of their orchids and is often in soaking wet...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-02-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,207
Posted By dreamynights
I cut off the two spikes on that "earthy"...

I cut off the two spikes on that "earthy" smelling orchid and repotted it. It looked like it was planted in bark but there was a huge mass of something (maybe moss) around its roots. Honestly I am...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-25-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,207
Posted By dreamynights
Orchid in bloom = healthy?

Hey all,

The very first orchid I bought immediately lost all blooms after less than a week. That was a sure sign to me that it was unhappy and made me repot instantly. Now it has lots of new...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-09-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,075
Posted By dreamynights
Drooping leaf on Phal

Hey All,

I bought my first orchid in Dec 2012 and the first year it was not the healthiest Phal. I had some problems with root growth, some mold and bugs. No surprise when it didn't spike the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-24-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,119
Posted By dreamynights
Hey Bill, I loved the novel, it was very...

Hey Bill,

I loved the novel, it was very helpful! ;) Since I added a bit more moss last time, the roots remained green a little longer, for about 4 days. I just misted them for about 2-3 days...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-18-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,119
Posted By dreamynights
Forgot the attachments.

Forgot the attachments.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-18-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,119
Posted By dreamynights
Orchid stopped growing, leaves drooping, roots drying

Hey all,

I need some help with my orchid. Around June, my orchid lost an old leaf and started growing new leaves/roots, which I was very happy about. There was a lot of growth, until around one...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-06-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 622,045
Posted By dreamynights
Hey Guys, My orchid has been doing well for...

Hey Guys,

My orchid has been doing well for the most part since I last posted. It started growing a new leaf and lost an old leaf. There has also been LOTS of root growth with at least 5 new ones...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-17-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 622,045
Posted By dreamynights
Im starting to think the little white bugs I...

Im starting to think the little white bugs I found on my orchid are some type of mite. They do not look like larvae of any sort and are very small and more oval, while all walking very fast. However...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 622,045
Posted By dreamynights
Unfortunately, even though my pot is technically...

Unfortunately, even though my pot is technically clear... I cant really see through it! They arent the "crystal clear" kind so I think thats why its difficult to tell when to water! My mother doesn't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-12-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 622,045
Posted By dreamynights
To answer King_of_orchid_growing, I applied...

To answer King_of_orchid_growing, I applied cinnamon on the spike that I cut - enough to cover the entire surface of it. I didnt cut the spike all the way cause I thought it would just shrivel up on...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-12-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 622,045
Posted By dreamynights
Hi all, I repotted my orchid in March, about...

Hi all,

I repotted my orchid in March, about two months ago. The orchid had troubles with its blooms with some bud blast. After all the blooms fell, I cut off the spike and repotted. A lot of the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-23-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 622,045
Posted By dreamynights
Hi all, I posted about a month ago about my...

Hi all,

I posted about a month ago about my orchids being in the wrong pot and the original flowers falling off rapidly. I thought the flower was fine for a while since the flowers stopped falling...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-02-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 622,045
Posted By dreamynights
Hello and thanks for the reply! I did notice that...

Hello and thanks for the reply! I did notice that the ones at Home Depot had the clear pots. However, I bought one from Trader Joes cause it was cheaper but didn't realize that it was placed directly...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-24-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 622,045
Posted By dreamynights
I recently bought an Phal orchid for my mother...

I recently bought an Phal orchid for my mother for Christmas from Trader Joes. I did a lot of research AFTER buying the orchid and found out that the potting mix/pot didn't seem suitable for an...
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