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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-29-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,124
Posted By Abbie9
Cut off all the brown/mushy/shriveled roots....

Cut off all the brown/mushy/shriveled roots. Gray/white or green are still viable and could at least help support the plant for a while until new healthier roots have a chance to grow.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-29-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,636
Posted By Abbie9
Try attaching the photos directly from your...

Try attaching the photos directly from your computer using the "Insert image" button.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-29-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
Posted By Abbie9
I would not recommend moving the plant from one...

I would not recommend moving the plant from one location to another during day/night. Orchids like to get settled into one type of environment and the drastic shifts in temperature/humidity will do...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-29-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,560
Posted By Abbie9
I agree with Bill, be cautious with that Miracle...

I agree with Bill, be cautious with that Miracle Grow Orchid potting mix... I've never heard good things come from using that with Phals. I prefer something with much better drainage quality, like a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-28-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
Posted By Abbie9
Well, sometimes when an orchid is moved into a...

Well, sometimes when an orchid is moved into a new environment, such as from a store to your home, it goes into a slight shock and adjustment period, which can cause the flowers to wilt prematurely...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-27-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By Abbie9
Mold? Just a guess.

Mold? Just a guess.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-23-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,151
Posted By Abbie9
I think what you're seeing is a root. Anyway,...

I think what you're seeing is a root. Anyway, since the plant was in rough shape when you got it, it's best to let it rest for a while to establish a decent root system and grow some new leaves...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-23-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,170
Posted By Abbie9
I've found coconut bark and sphagnum moss...

I've found coconut bark and sphagnum moss separately at a local greenhouse/nursery, but generally I prefer to buy my potting mix online simply because I have a lot more control over what I'm buying...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,170
Posted By Abbie9
Pics of the roots would be helpful to determine...

Pics of the roots would be helpful to determine if it's an emergency, but overall the plant looks healthy, so it probably doesn't need repotting ASAP. I'd wait until it's done blooming unless you...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,501
Posted By Abbie9
I should start holding myself to that rule before...

I should start holding myself to that rule before I run out of money....and space.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-18-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,335
Posted By Abbie9
Although these plants look severely dehydrated,...

Although these plants look severely dehydrated, their roots seem healthy, so it should be possible to revive them. It looks like they are in a bark mixture right now (yes?); usually when I get a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-18-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By Abbie9
Personally, with a collection of roughly the same...

Personally, with a collection of roughly the same number of plants, I just use the LED lights that Ray sells on his website. They screw into any normal type of lamp used with regular bulbs... I have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-18-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By Abbie9
Well how big of a setup are you wanting? What...

Well how big of a setup are you wanting? What size is your collection?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-13-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,214
Posted By Abbie9
Thank you! I'll be checking it out on Sunday:)...

Thank you! I'll be checking it out on Sunday:) I'll have to bug my friends until I find a non-orchidist chaperone to come along to physically restrain me/hold all my money so I don't come back with a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-12-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,434
Posted By Abbie9
I agree with Judi, it looks like you are under...

I agree with Judi, it looks like you are under watering. Also, the lightening of the leaves could indicate the plant is not receiving enough light.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-12-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,214
Posted By Abbie9
Really??? Thanks for the info! I'm only an hour...

Really??? Thanks for the info! I'm only an hour from Indy. I've been dying to get to a show like that! Is it going to be both Saturday and Sunday?
*cough* Not that I need any more plants... just...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-11-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 948
Posted By Abbie9
Cutting the old part of the spike should not have...

Cutting the old part of the spike should not have any negative effect on the new growth; in fact, it should help the plant direct more energy into the branch instead of trying to keep the older part...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-06-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By Abbie9
The orchid may pull through; there is no...

The orchid may pull through; there is no guarantee. It's hard to tell from the photos how far the crown rot has progressed. Just keep taking care of the plant like normal and cross your fingers. Good...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-06-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By Abbie9
It looks like crown rot to me. I have never heard...

It looks like crown rot to me. I have never heard of a plant starting to rot or blacken as it gets older, and this one here doesn't look to be that old anyway. Orchids, with proper care and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-06-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,128
Posted By Abbie9
I doubt it is anything but part of the spike but...

I doubt it is anything but part of the spike but I'd keep an eye on it and see if you notice any changes:)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-05-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,490
Posted By Abbie9
Usually when you order orchids online, they are...

Usually when you order orchids online, they are not going to have spikes or blooms unless specifically stated in the text description, so it's normal that this plant doesn't have any. Also, you'll...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-05-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,128
Posted By Abbie9
Usually branches and keikis come directly out of...

Usually branches and keikis come directly out of the node... are you sure these marks haven't always been there?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-03-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
Posted By Abbie9
If the spike is turning brown go ahead and cut it...

If the spike is turning brown go ahead and cut it at least down to beyond where there is any brown; if it keeps browning further then I'd cut the whole thing down to the bottom node. It shouldn't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,290
Posted By Abbie9
Thanks all! Yeah, the lighting setup seems... not...

Thanks all! Yeah, the lighting setup seems... not ideal. The height and width of the leaf spread is overshadowing my other plants, and like was mentioned above, doesn't seem very effective. Might...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,290
Posted By Abbie9
Thanks for the info! And yes, it is quite...

Thanks for the info! And yes, it is quite fragrant, at least compared to the rest of my orchids.

I will leave it be for now and see how it goes!
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