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Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-20-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,430
Posted By mtessa
Hello. Here’s another photo: 145426 ...

Hello. Here’s another photo:

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Yes, I’m thinking of letting it be. The flower spike ‘head‘ is still stuck in a leaf. The flower spike emerged as a loop, not with the head poking out as...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-19-2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,430
Posted By mtessa
Flower spike stuck in a leaf. Should I cut the spike, leaf or let it be?

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The head of the flower spike is stuck in the leaf. I first noticed that a ‘curved stem’ was coming out instead of the head of the spike a few weeks ago. Should I just cut the spike?...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-19-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,017
Posted By mtessa
Thank you. May I know how long you soak them? Is...

Thank you. May I know how long you soak them? Is it okay to soak the pots with sphagnum moss? This particular plant was repotted around three months ago. The oldest media in all of my orchids is...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-19-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,017
Posted By mtessa
Tiny dark red/brown crawling bugs in the media

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Sorry the photos are not that great. I just saw some dark red tiny bugs crawling in the media, not on the leaves. I’m worried all of my orchids have it. I can’t see any webs.
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Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-05-2020, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,188
Posted By mtessa
Dark spots on phal lueddemanniana leaves and spike

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My neighbour was about to throw this one out but I was wondering if I could save it. The colour seems a little too light but I saw a photo with similar looking shade of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-29-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,097
Posted By mtessa
Thank you. Yes, it's definitely receiving a lot...

Thank you. Yes, it's definitely receiving a lot of light. I was worried something went wrong.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-27-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,097
Posted By mtessa
Flower spike on my Phal equestris is too short

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The flower spike is shorter than last year. Last year's spike has a keiki but the keiki is not growing roots or leaves.

It was repotted last year in orchiata and...
Forum: Identification Forum 12-10-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,520
Posted By mtessa
Can anyone help me ID these two phals?

I was gifted these two phals. I specially love the pink one because of the green colour on the back of the flowers.

Thank you!

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Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-20-2019, 02:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,727
Posted By mtessa
Thank you for the advice. Yes, they are all in...

Thank you for the advice. Yes, they are all in clear orchid pots. I'm so worried about root rot that I may be underwatering. I also noticed that some orchiata are quite dusty. Orchiata from the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-20-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,727
Posted By mtessa
Yes, I used new orchiata bark. I didn't presoak...

Yes, I used new orchiata bark. I didn't presoak it because their website states not to. I watered last Saturday and just watered again today as the bark did look a bit dry. I usually water weekly. I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-20-2019, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,727
Posted By mtessa
I caused root rot to two of my cattleyas so I...

I caused root rot to two of my cattleyas so I think I'm being a bit too cautious about watering. Thank you for the advice.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-19-2019, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,727
Posted By mtessa
Thanks Ray. The phals are currently a foot away...

Thanks Ray. The phals are currently a foot away from a south/southeastern window but I'm thinking of moving them because it cooler there. The problem is the new location will be barely getting any...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-19-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,727
Posted By mtessa
Limp and wrinkly phal leaves because of humidity?

Hello! I'm currently having issues with my phals. My cattleyas seem to be doing better.

The leaves on my phals started wrinkling and going limp a few weeks ago when the temperature dropped. My...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 10-27-2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,263
Posted By mtessa
Thanks Ray. I actually purchased KelpMax from...

Thanks Ray. I actually purchased KelpMax from them. I've been using it weekly, soaking the plant past the rhizome for an hour. When it's potted, should I add KelpMax every watering (weekly) or is...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 10-26-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,263
Posted By mtessa
When should I repot these once rootless cattleyas?

I have two cattleyas that were completely rootless, no nubs or anything. After a few weeks in their makeshift mini-greenhouse, they now developed roots. It’s currently sitting on top of sphagnum moss...
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