It's been six months and still don't know what this is

[Katsols]

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

You appear to have a problem either in your environment or in the area you have this plant ?

Not sure, this is the only orchid that has been giving me problems. My other orchids look happy and growing like weeds in the same area this weak one is kept in, and i water them all the same. Ever since i got this orchid I've noticed problems.

[orchidsarefun]

if you don't want to go through a "cleansing" regime, then I would just toss it. Sounds heartless, but may be the best thing.

[AnonYMouse]

That is a Phal (?) and if you are spraying it every couple of days, it probably staying to wet. Let it go almost completely dry and soak in H2O2.

I'm pretty sure the fuzzy thing is mold, probably harmless. I have had similar looking stuff. H2O2 took care of it.

Root loss is caused by the usual overwatering (with Physan).

[LadySoren]

any updates? I think I have the same thing on mine bc it came back after I switched from moss to bark and poured straight rubbing alc all in it.

[dounoharm]

an orchid that is weakened by fungus, bacteria, or any sort of disease will not grow as fast as a healthy plant.....hence, it will not use the same amount of water as a healthy plant....I think by watering it on the same schedule as your healthy plants you are probably overwatering that particular plant. I suggest every other time to water this one....it wont hurt it to dry out a bit, and might encourage more healthy root growth. I think it is better to pot in bark also...it will take some adjustment for you to figure out the watering schedule, but less water and a little less light will usually stimulate root growth....when I repot, I don't water for up to two weeks....that leaves the possibly injured roots a time to dry out and heal...good luck!