Trgl. philippinense var. brachiata leaves

[jaxorchidman]

I don't think it's not that big of a deal, but to be on the safe side... These leaves are getting rippled. Too much water??? They are bare root and I mist them every morning and try not to get any sitting water on the leaves but sometimes that a little hard. I still have two buds on it and Its doing pretty well (so I believe). Any advice??? Thanks!!!

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by jaxorchidman

I don't think it's not that big of a deal, but to be on the safe side... These leaves are getting rippled. Too much water??? They are bare root and I mist them every morning and try not to get any sitting water on the leaves but sometimes that a little hard. I still have two buds on it and Its doing pretty well (so I believe). Any advice??? Thanks!!!

The problem looks like dehydration from not enough water. My Trichoglottis brachiata gets a minimum of 2 waterings per day. She's mounted to a tree and last year during TS Fay she got a 3 day drenching which resulted in plumped up leaves and new root growth.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Not enough water. Trichoglottis are water hogs. I'd mount onto a piece of wood with a thin layer of moss. Don't allow it to dry out completely.

[jaxorchidman]

Do I need to worry about not letting water stay in the leaves?? If not, I'll put it under a timed mister. Anybody have any pics of theirs so I can get ideas???

[wonderlen3000]

Keep the at least 1/3 of the plant cover with moist moss all the time. The plant produce aerial roots from almost top of the plant, so it will never drown.