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Forum: Beginner Discussion

07-31-2012, 02:09 PM

Replies: 3

Weird root?

Views: 1,067

Posted By musicts

Weird root?

One of my phals is growing what looks like a root between two of its leaves. It's right above a leaf, sticking out from the side of the plant. Is this normal?

Forum: Pests & Diseases

07-31-2012, 02:04 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

I now have the beginnings of a new leaf! This is...

I now have the beginnings of a new leaf! This is good I think... seems to be coming around. :)

Forum: Pests & Diseases

07-15-2012, 08:06 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

I am happy to report that I have some new root...

I am happy to report that I have some new root growth. One of the existing roots has "branched off" part way down its length and I now have about an inch of new growth. I was hoping some new roots...

Forum: Pests & Diseases

07-10-2012, 07:21 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

This plant is definitely drying out pretty...

This plant is definitely drying out pretty quickly, the water runs right through the media- that's one thing I'm very careful about with all my orchids. I've been spraying it once or twice a day,...

Forum: Pests & Diseases

07-10-2012, 03:07 PM

Replies: 3

Sun damaged orchids

Views: 1,850

Posted By musicts

How warm does it have to be for them to burn?

How warm does it have to be for them to burn?

Forum: Pests & Diseases

07-10-2012, 01:58 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

Also, what is the ideal heat/light for regrowth?...

Also, what is the ideal heat/light for regrowth? I'm so sorry for all the questions, but I don't wanna lose this plant!

Forum: Pests & Diseases

07-10-2012, 01:35 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

I've been doing as you suggested. I put it...

I've been doing as you suggested. I put it outside for a couple hours this afternoon, not in direct sunlight though, it's a nice day here today and I thought I'd take advantage of it (it's around 25...

Forum: Pests & Diseases

07-07-2012, 07:38 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

Oh, and the roots that were dying are now dried...

Oh, and the roots that were dying are now dried up and brittle... should I cut these off? The "healthy" roots seem to be intact.

Forum: Pests & Diseases

07-07-2012, 07:24 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

Hey, so no major changes in the plant, other than...

Hey, so no major changes in the plant, other than the roots that died are all on one side, so it started to tilt in it's pot. I've tied it up loosely to keep it from cracking itself off. No new...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

06-24-2012, 08:01 AM

Replies: 21

Good beginner orchid?

Views: 2,026

Posted By musicts

Thanks for all the great responses! I will be...

Thanks for all the great responses! I will be growing inside, as here in Newfoundland our temperatures generally don't get warm enough to put them out.

Forum: Beginner Discussion

06-23-2012, 06:26 PM

Replies: 21

Good beginner orchid?

Views: 2,026

Posted By musicts

Good beginner orchid?

Hello! I've had two phals for a bit more than a year, and have had a lot of success with them. I do have a third, which was sick when I got it, and other than that haven't had any trouble. I'm...

Forum: Pests & Diseases

06-23-2012, 06:10 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

Sounds good. I'm trying to make this as low...

Sounds good. I'm trying to make this as low maintenance as I can for my mom while she's plant/animal sitting!

Forum: Pests & Diseases

06-23-2012, 02:53 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

Ok, I'll fill a dish with water, then stand the...

Ok, I'll fill a dish with water, then stand the plant on another dish clear of the water. So, you spray it with water that has fertilizer in it?

Forum: Pests & Diseases

06-23-2012, 02:05 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

Ok, sounds good. How do you prevent the water...

Ok, sounds good. How do you prevent the water from getting into the crown then?

Forum: Pests & Diseases

06-23-2012, 01:34 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

So do you think it's ok to water now? Monday I'm...

So do you think it's ok to water now? Monday I'm going to Europe for ten days, and my mother is going to be coming in to take care of things. I need to make sure that I have very clear instructions...

Forum: Pests & Diseases

06-23-2012, 01:18 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

Well, another week has passed. It hasn't lost any...

Well, another week has passed. It hasn't lost any more leaves. There are two that are a little "patchy", but that hasn't spread at all, and the third is as yet untouched. I don't see any new roots or...

Forum: Pests & Diseases

06-17-2012, 06:03 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

And there don't look to be any holes in the...

And there don't look to be any holes in the leaves... they are shrivelling and breaking off from the crown.

Forum: Pests & Diseases

06-17-2012, 06:02 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

Looked with a magnifying glass... still saw...

Looked with a magnifying glass... still saw nothing. Will pick up some brown listerine tomorrow just incase.

Forum: Pests & Diseases

06-17-2012, 05:15 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

The leaves aren't droopy, I'm thinking it's...

The leaves aren't droopy, I'm thinking it's because the poor thing was wrapped tightly in plastic when I got it, with the leaves pointed upwards. The leaves that are yellowing are drooping, then...

Forum: Potting & Repotting

06-17-2012, 04:50 PM

Replies: 9

Repotting Phalaenopsis?

Views: 1,517

Posted By musicts

Sounds great! If the weather is good next weekend...

Sounds great! If the weather is good next weekend I'll have to do that. Thanks so much for all your help!

Forum: Pests & Diseases

06-17-2012, 04:46 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

OH and another question. Sorry, I guess I'm just...

OH and another question. Sorry, I guess I'm just full of questions... just really want to do everything so I don't lose this plant. Should I be using any fertilizer now? If so what kind? Just...

Forum: Pests & Diseases

06-17-2012, 04:06 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

Here are some pictures from today. I've also...

Here are some pictures from today. I've also included a picture of the dead roots I cut off! It doesn't have much in the way of roots left, I think cutting off the flowers was a great idea. It has...

Forum: Pests & Diseases

06-17-2012, 03:26 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

It has two flower spikes, so would I cut off both?

It has two flower spikes, so would I cut off both?

Forum: Pests & Diseases

06-17-2012, 02:39 PM

Replies: 63

Maybe not crown rot??

Views: 6,957

Posted By musicts

Oh and it dropped two of the three yellowed...

Oh and it dropped two of the three yellowed leaves today. When I watered it yesterday, I took a look at the roots, and there are still quite a number of nice green roots left. Some of the old, bad...

Forum: Potting & Repotting

06-17-2012, 02:36 PM

Replies: 9

Repotting Phalaenopsis?

Views: 1,517

Posted By musicts

Hey, they both definitely need to be repotted......

Hey, they both definitely need to be repotted... the bark medium they are planted in is not drying out at all, even after a week between waterings the pots are still damp. So I cut off any bad...

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