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[butterfly_muse]

Originally Posted by gingersmommy

Hi Horses & Orchids. I think it is good that you got them into another mix. I initially tried the potting mix you mentioned and it did not allow for any air flow and got too wet. I have repotted all of mine with another mix (sphag and lava rocks). I'm not an expert like some folks here, but I did want to say that orchids are incredibly resilient. Once you get them in a decent mix and provide good light, they do very well. It takes a lot to mess up totally so don't think you're killing them if they don't bloom for a while. It likely may not be until the fall before you see a new spike, and it takes a few months from start of spike to bloom. They generally bloom once a year, so don't get discouraged.

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Hi everyone, well I got "Laz" from my sister. He's the poor little guy who we discovered had no roots when we went to repot. He had a beautiful, robust flower spike with three buds ready to open in a few days. My sister cut it to help him get better. She generously surrendered him to me because I was feeling maternal and attached. He is pretty sad, leaves are limp and wrinkled. I/we have him in a small, clear pot with sphag and lava rock. My sister had some kelp meal that she sprinkled on the top. I have an enclosed terrarium that I put him in but opened the top a little for ventilation. The bottom is opened, too, about a 1/2 above the table so I hope he gets enough air flow and humidity. I am keeping my fingers crossed. If he doesn't make it, it won't be from lack of affection or trying.

I recently picked up some KLN rooting hormone for my guy that has only 2 roots and I give him a good soak in it when I water. You may try this too to encourage root growth on your dude?