Grandma Ruth's ORchids

[WhiteRabbit]

I agree with the others - these don't look bad at all ?
both have new growth. roots will follow, you just need to be patient. I think growth will speed up in the spring.
Keep doing what you have been doing imo!
They will require more frequent watering as weather warms up in spring and summer.
All in all I gotta say
keep us updated on your progress

[Mama2Raven]

THANK YOU!

I was very concerned I was killing them. I had such a long struggle with my very first orchid that now i am kinda obsessive about it since I know I can't get anymore cuttings.

This is good. very good. I can't wait for spring!!!!

[Mama2Raven]

Ok the orchids are in the new CHC. They potted up real nice. I got some more tips from other sites on techniques and such. It went real smooth.

I think the hardest part about growing or trying to help a sick orchid is the waiting. I just don't have the patience.

Will keep all of you posted.

[Bob2741]

I had some trouble simular to you and finally got a starter kit from First Rays Orchids and put it in S/H, 5 months later a lot of healthy roots and a healthy happy plant. You might go to his site there is a lot of great info
Firstrays.com

[Mama2Raven]

UPDATE: My orchids are doing so much better!

I noticed the roots getting brown and kinda soggy/mushy. So stopped watering them for about 2 weeks. I let the CHC get completely dry. Then I watered them and added some rooting hormone. And when I watered them, I used about a quarter of what I used previously.

I just checked them, and all 4 show signs of new growth! All have white roots with green tips, at least ONE on each. On the biggest one, there are new leaves starting to show.

Thanks for all your help!!!

I will post some pictures when the weather turns nice enough for them to go outside. Later.

[lostonthebeach]

Good to hear of your success, and shall be looking forward to your new Photos.