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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-01-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,561
Posted By milkygato
I thought about cutting of the entire spike as...

I thought about cutting of the entire spike as well rationale being that the orchid is expending all its energy on the new inflorescence buds instead of new roots. In fact one of the spikes has...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2021, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,561
Posted By milkygato
Thanks everyone, the orchid has a humidifier...

Thanks everyone, the orchid has a humidifier going on next to it and I will be increasing my watering per your suggestions. Wish me luck!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-28-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,561
Posted By milkygato
Can I save this rootless orchid with velamin?

Hello everyone, need your expert opinion once again. I have an orchid that suffered bad root rot (I think I overwatered it) so I removed the rotten casing, submerged in kelpmax, repotted in fresh...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-01-2021, 11:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,796
Posted By milkygato
I freaked out after discovering the springtails...

I freaked out after discovering the springtails so threw away the bark mix, went to Home Depot and got a new bag of bark mix only to find out and they had springtails as well =( after reading through...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-01-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,796
Posted By milkygato
Thanks Roberta, just took all of my phals out of...

Thanks Roberta, just took all of my phals out of the pot, removed the mushy velamin, gave it a thorough rinsing. They all had the same problem of tiny white bugs and mushy roots towards the bottom of...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-01-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,796
Posted By milkygato
Thanks Roberta, just took all of my phals out of...

Thanks Roberta, just took all of my phals out of the pot, removed the velamin, gave them a thorough rinsing to get rid of the bugs. They all had the same problem of tiny white bugs and mushy roots...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-01-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,796
Posted By milkygato
UPDATE I noticed the a root had turned brown...

UPDATE

I noticed the a root had turned brown so I took the phal out of its pot and all of the roots have become mushy except for one or two. Oh the horror. When I gently tug at it, the casing of...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 02-01-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,136
Posted By milkygato
I have phals and I repotted them about a month...

I have phals and I repotted them about a month ago. I didn’t know bark takes that long to become porous!

Perhaps I’ll give it another 2-3 months with longer soaking time and come back with an...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 01-31-2021, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,136
Posted By milkygato
Tips on mixing in sphag moss to bark?

I’ve noticed that my orchids are getting dry too fast after watering (in 2-3 days), possibly due to warming of weather. I soak the bark for ten minutes or so but it’s still drying out fast so I want...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-21-2021, 11:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
Posted By milkygato
I found some dark spots on my leaves and thought...

I found some dark spots on my leaves and thought they were a fungal disease of some sort, panicked, and applied cinnamon paste per directions from some website. Turns out, it’s not a disease but I’ve...
Forum: Hybrids 01-20-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,912
Posted By milkygato
Short spike produced a flower

Hi orchid lovers,

One of my orchids grew a spike with two flower buds, one died prematurely but the only grew and opened in a matter of days due to the warm weather here in norcal. The result...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-08-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,796
Posted By milkygato
So I took the orchid out from its part and there...

So I took the orchid out from its part and there are black parts where the roots meet the crown. Is this normal?
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-07-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,796
Posted By milkygato
Thanks Roberta, I repotted the orchids last week....

Thanks Roberta, I repotted the orchids last week. I cut out the dead roots but may have inadvertently left some rotting parts behind. What should I be looking for in terms of root rot when I am...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-07-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,796
Posted By milkygato
Phal root rot?

Hi, one of my indoor orchid’s leaves have been yellowing with black patches where the leaf meets the stem. The very bottom leaf started yellowing first and is making its way up
so I’m wondering if...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-30-2020, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
Posted By milkygato
What to do with flower stem after blooms fall off + surprise new stem

Hello orchid lovers, I could not find a forum for after-bloom care so I’m posting my question here but please let me know if this thread belongs elsewhere.

I am a bit confused on how orchids...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-14-2020, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
Posted By milkygato
Once I get the hang of phals I’ll venture out to...

Once I get the hang of phals I’ll venture out to Cymbidiums =)

One quick question regarding repotting - what kind of bark do you use? Can you recommend a brand? And how to you water with bark, do...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-14-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
Posted By milkygato
Great, I’ll try repotting them soon. Thank you so...

Great, I’ll try repotting them soon. Thank you so much!

I’m in San Jose so seems like we have a similar climate, although my orchids are the only plants around the house so it’s probably too dry...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-14-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
Posted By milkygato
Hi Roberta,thanks for your advice! I think...

Hi Roberta,thanks for your advice!

I think I may have banged the leaves around a bit when I was watering them...Feeling slightly better about the yellowing and black spots now.

About your...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-13-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
Posted By milkygato
Various leaf problems - black spots, yellowing, scratches

Hi all, my husband and I received some orchids for our wedding. We are both new growers and while I’ve done extensive research on growing orchids, there seems to be a lot of different information out...
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