I have had my Renanthera monachica since September of last year. Since I have gotten it I've tried growing it in semi-hydro, bare rooted in a wooden basket and a wooden basket with varying amounts of sphagnum moss. I feel like I have been all over the internet and found lots of information and advice. I've also read through some of the threads made here on the OB, which all had great advice, but nothing I've tried has been helping this orchid. It seems to get worse with every new thing I try. I've considered maybe I'm not giving it enough time to respond, so it's been in this set up since December. The only changes are, the new roots that began to grow now look like they are dying. I water it using fertilized RO water, I use a spray bottle to wet the top of the moss, a few squirts (close enough to the moss as to not soak the plant itself) seems to be enough to get the moss moist evenly. I wait until it's almost crispy before I water it again, usually every 24 to 36 hours. Also keep in mind the plant is just sitting on top of the moss, it's not 'planted' into it. The temperature has dropped as low as 61° F in the last week, it's possible it went a little lower sometime earlier in the winter but I don't know to what exactly because I only recently acquired a thermometer for my grow space (my living room). As far as light is concerned it is hanging in a western facing window for the winter with scattered sunlight. The air circulation is good I have a ceiling fan running on low 24/7 and try to open the door daily to let in fresh air. The humidity can range from 16% -26% (again I only recently acquired the means to have this information. I know that humidity will rise in the summer months). The bottom leaves have turned yellow and are folding in on themselves. The rest of the leaves are wrinkly at best and a few are beginning to fold. From what I can gather that says dehydration... aside from the lacking root system I don't know that I myself can do anything more to give it more hydration. I'm not even sure that's the issue at this point. Pictures included are recent! They were taken just for this post
Please help... again lol
Need some help with my Renanthera monachica
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