The very bottom of my White Phalaenopsis Orchid stem is brown. But i still have three flowers on my stem. Someone had said that i caused crown rot and that i should give up on the plant because crown rot is usually fatal. The leaves are green and strong. The stem itself is green with some yellowing in it. Should I really give up on it and buy a new one? Or can this one be saved?
The bottom of my orchid stem is brown, but I still have my blooms. Have I cause crown rot?
stems dont last forever. that will die and you will be left with roots and leaves. your leaves will remain very strong and grow beautifully, then one will grow new leaves.
even if you were sure the plant would die, you never know and should keep it till its last moments
Reply:I don't think you have a problem. Spikes and flowers only last so long and then dry off.
So long as the newest leaves are clean and free of spots or tissue damage, the plant is doing OK.
See source for more information on growing phals.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
I accidentally cut my orchid's stem of buds off - now what?!?
Tonight the temperatures outside were supposed to get to 42 degrees, and my phalenopsis hybrid has put out a beautiful stem of buds that haven't blossomed yet, so I decided to protect the orchid. When I went to cover it, the stem snapped clean off!!! AUGH!!! I am so depressed because this is the first time I've actually kept an orchid alive long enough for it to rebloom. So what do I do now? If I keep the blossoming stem in water with some feed, will it bloom? Or should I give up and start banging my head into the wall? Also, the only reason I was going to cover the orchid was because I heard that they'll drop their buds if they're not protected in a cold snap. Was that even true, or did I sacrifice my little beauty for nothing?
I accidentally cut my orchid's stem of buds off - now what?!?
STOP!!! Don't touch the remaining stem! If you leave the bloom stem intact (attached to the plant), it will usually continue blooming from one of the remaining joints of the stem. It will take a week or two, but it will bloom from that part too.
I buy spent-bloom phalaenopsis orchids from hardware stores at a discount (reg $21.99, down to $5) when they can't sell them because their blooms have died after about 2 weeks. If you leave the bloom stems intact...they invariably bloom a second time from a joint in the stem.
P.S. Not sure why you have a phalaenopsis outside. They really belong indoors in bright light.
Reply:I can't say what would happen with your orchid but this is what I do. Dip the broken piece in root hormone stick it back evenly where it broke off and use gauze to bind it back on and make a thin stick splint to help it stay. I use skewers (wooden) or chopsticks. Just make sure it is well supported and keep the area moist.
Reply:I think that you have some good recommendations here on how to save your buds.
HOWEVER, if you do not bring your plant indoors it will die!!!
Phalenopsis are INDOOR plants - at least fall, winter, spring!!!
Good Luck!!
Reply:Here is a tip for next time:
If it is a little snap next time don't break it, bandage it with gauze (use a tiny tiny piece, and spray water on gauze for a month so it is healed. My orchid's stem was saved once this way.
A tip for current situation:
When the stem is broken off the main plant, make sure to make a new cutting off above the stem above the last node on it, so it can grew itself back and blossom next year, leaving the stem as long as possible for phalaenopsis. If the stem stays, it will bloom only for phalaenopsis, from the same stem.
Blooming Orchids:
For orchids to blossom, you need to have orchid food, and perfect light, humidity, and air conditions. Make sure it gets enough light but not direct sun; keep it misted if you live in dry zone, and maintain root air by cutting the dead roots. You can check online orchid website to learn how to trim roots once or twice a year. Also you need to feed them with orchid food; and make sure they are not under direct wind.
Blooming Stem:
Keep the blooming stem in water, so you can enjoy the blooms for couple of weeks.
Covering for winter:
Instead of covering with plastic next time, which is tricky to get around without hurting your orchid, next time cover with a big pickle jar... :) And open when direct sunlight is on it so it does not burn... For air, make sure to put a toothpick under the rim of the pickle jar.
I accidentally cut my orchid's stem of buds off - now what?!?
STOP!!! Don't touch the remaining stem! If you leave the bloom stem intact (attached to the plant), it will usually continue blooming from one of the remaining joints of the stem. It will take a week or two, but it will bloom from that part too.
I buy spent-bloom phalaenopsis orchids from hardware stores at a discount (reg $21.99, down to $5) when they can't sell them because their blooms have died after about 2 weeks. If you leave the bloom stems intact...they invariably bloom a second time from a joint in the stem.
P.S. Not sure why you have a phalaenopsis outside. They really belong indoors in bright light.
Reply:I can't say what would happen with your orchid but this is what I do. Dip the broken piece in root hormone stick it back evenly where it broke off and use gauze to bind it back on and make a thin stick splint to help it stay. I use skewers (wooden) or chopsticks. Just make sure it is well supported and keep the area moist.
Reply:I think that you have some good recommendations here on how to save your buds.
HOWEVER, if you do not bring your plant indoors it will die!!!
Phalenopsis are INDOOR plants - at least fall, winter, spring!!!
Good Luck!!
Reply:Here is a tip for next time:
If it is a little snap next time don't break it, bandage it with gauze (use a tiny tiny piece, and spray water on gauze for a month so it is healed. My orchid's stem was saved once this way.
A tip for current situation:
When the stem is broken off the main plant, make sure to make a new cutting off above the stem above the last node on it, so it can grew itself back and blossom next year, leaving the stem as long as possible for phalaenopsis. If the stem stays, it will bloom only for phalaenopsis, from the same stem.
Blooming Orchids:
For orchids to blossom, you need to have orchid food, and perfect light, humidity, and air conditions. Make sure it gets enough light but not direct sun; keep it misted if you live in dry zone, and maintain root air by cutting the dead roots. You can check online orchid website to learn how to trim roots once or twice a year. Also you need to feed them with orchid food; and make sure they are not under direct wind.
Blooming Stem:
Keep the blooming stem in water, so you can enjoy the blooms for couple of weeks.
Covering for winter:
Instead of covering with plastic next time, which is tricky to get around without hurting your orchid, next time cover with a big pickle jar... :) And open when direct sunlight is on it so it does not burn... For air, make sure to put a toothpick under the rim of the pickle jar.
My phal. orchid isnt flowering?
Ok, recently i asked about why my phal. orchid isnt growing flowers, and it's been about a year....I feed it(fertilizer) about every other week or two, very weak solution, about half than the recommend dosage. The fertilizer is 31% phosphate and 19% Nitrogen....Now i was told to get a fertalizer with a higher phosphate content than nitrogen, but I've been feeding my plant this alll along (higher phosphates supposedly increase flower growth).....the plant gets about 8hrs of light from the grow lamp.....it's growing very very well, It has grown two new leaves, and various new roots....very sturdy and extremely healthy plant....just no flowers!!!! what can i do to encourage my orchid to flower for me?
My phal. orchid isnt flowering?
Did you cut off the previous flowering stem? If it was still green, you could have just cut it below the first flower and it might have produced new ones - they often produce their new flowers from side growths from the old flower stem. If you cut it off (to the bottom), it may take 7 months to get it to flower again. The 3-4 months mentioned above is for how long they can STAY in bloom.
You should also give them a "rest" period when you allow the temperature to drop and cut back on fertilizer - then when it warms up and you start fertilizing on a more regular schedule, they'll begin to produce the new flowers.
Reply:Orchids bloom 3 months after they last bloomed just make sure to fertilize them with an orchid fertilizer to boost the success rate of flowering.
Reply:Just be patient, orchids will bloom when they are ready, give it defussed light and water, it's all good.
gordon
My phal. orchid isnt flowering?
Did you cut off the previous flowering stem? If it was still green, you could have just cut it below the first flower and it might have produced new ones - they often produce their new flowers from side growths from the old flower stem. If you cut it off (to the bottom), it may take 7 months to get it to flower again. The 3-4 months mentioned above is for how long they can STAY in bloom.
You should also give them a "rest" period when you allow the temperature to drop and cut back on fertilizer - then when it warms up and you start fertilizing on a more regular schedule, they'll begin to produce the new flowers.
Reply:Orchids bloom 3 months after they last bloomed just make sure to fertilize them with an orchid fertilizer to boost the success rate of flowering.
Reply:Just be patient, orchids will bloom when they are ready, give it defussed light and water, it's all good.
gordon
How long does an orchid stay in bloom for?
I have a fireplace and on the mantle right now I have a paper white, but I dont really like it. I would like to get an orchid but not sure how long it will last...I dont have a green thumb so I have no idea.....
How long does an orchid stay in bloom for?
http://www.beautifulorchids.com/orchids/...
http://www.orchids-plus-more.com/orchid-...
http://www.imagine123.com/orchidtips/
Here are three orchid websites. One of them should tell how long they stay in bloom. Oh, and when watering, take care not to get the leaves wet.
Happy gardening,
Hope
Reply:orchids are best displayed in a stone vessel. Probably one of those made by DaveDoust.
We got one from him at www.davedoust.com . Hope he doesnt mind us telling you. Report It
How long does an orchid stay in bloom for?
http://www.beautifulorchids.com/orchids/...
http://www.orchids-plus-more.com/orchid-...
http://www.imagine123.com/orchidtips/
Here are three orchid websites. One of them should tell how long they stay in bloom. Oh, and when watering, take care not to get the leaves wet.
Happy gardening,
Hope
Reply:orchids are best displayed in a stone vessel. Probably one of those made by DaveDoust.
We got one from him at www.davedoust.com . Hope he doesnt mind us telling you. Report It
Red rum and Desert Orchid?
Do think Desert orchid could have given Red Rum a run for his money in the National?
Red rum and Desert Orchid?
no. dessie wouldn't of stayed the four and a half miles
Reply:red rum was the greatest of all national horses desert orchid would win over the PARK coarses ,red run loved aintree,but they were both great horses.
Reply:They were both great horses but no i don't.
^^ short crappy answer
(: bye x
Red rum and Desert Orchid?
no. dessie wouldn't of stayed the four and a half miles
Reply:red rum was the greatest of all national horses desert orchid would win over the PARK coarses ,red run loved aintree,but they were both great horses.
Reply:They were both great horses but no i don't.
^^ short crappy answer
(: bye x
Monday, November 16, 2009
What is the scientific name of this Orchid?
Take a look.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co...
What is the scientific name of this Orchid?
A Phalenopsis hybrid.
Phalenopsis are also known as "moth orchids" because the petals resemble moth's wings. The flower has some Phalenopsis amablis in its heritage because of the flat shape of the flower and the pure white color. However, amablis has smaller flowers and the petals are longer. Nearly all Phalenopsis are hybrids and have larger and/or more colorful flowers than the species of this genus. The flowers themselves are arranged in clusters at the end of a long stalk. Most hybrids have no scent. Phalenopsis violacea has small violet flowers with a very strong rose scent, however.
Reply:Possibly a Phalaenopsis amabilis
Reply:Cattleya dowiana.
:)
Reply:Definitely a Phalaenopsis hybrid ... these are easily recognized by the "fangs" at the front of the labellum.
Phalaenopsis are among the most popular orchids sold as potted plants owing to the ease of propagation and flowering under artificial conditions.
Reply:My favorite is Phalaenopsis Culiacan, because it´s center is more yellow to orange and not reddish like amabilis.
Should be the best you compare them, you know the origin
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/21356...
http://f-lohmueller.de/botanic/Orchidace...
Another possibility: the hybrid P. amabilis x culiacan, but I don`t know about it.
Reply:I think it is a phalaenopsis orchid.
Cattelyas tend to have fringed edges to the flowers.
You can see many pictures of orchids at:
http://www.orchids.com
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co...
What is the scientific name of this Orchid?
A Phalenopsis hybrid.
Phalenopsis are also known as "moth orchids" because the petals resemble moth's wings. The flower has some Phalenopsis amablis in its heritage because of the flat shape of the flower and the pure white color. However, amablis has smaller flowers and the petals are longer. Nearly all Phalenopsis are hybrids and have larger and/or more colorful flowers than the species of this genus. The flowers themselves are arranged in clusters at the end of a long stalk. Most hybrids have no scent. Phalenopsis violacea has small violet flowers with a very strong rose scent, however.
Reply:Possibly a Phalaenopsis amabilis
Reply:Cattleya dowiana.
:)
Reply:Definitely a Phalaenopsis hybrid ... these are easily recognized by the "fangs" at the front of the labellum.
Phalaenopsis are among the most popular orchids sold as potted plants owing to the ease of propagation and flowering under artificial conditions.
Reply:My favorite is Phalaenopsis Culiacan, because it´s center is more yellow to orange and not reddish like amabilis.
Should be the best you compare them, you know the origin
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/21356...
http://f-lohmueller.de/botanic/Orchidace...
Another possibility: the hybrid P. amabilis x culiacan, but I don`t know about it.
Reply:I think it is a phalaenopsis orchid.
Cattelyas tend to have fringed edges to the flowers.
You can see many pictures of orchids at:
http://www.orchids.com
Am I taking good care of my orchid?
I bought a Phalaenopsis Orchid;its white with dark purple spots. I bought a 12" pot, phalaenopsis plant food and phalaenopsis dirt. I keep it in my bedroom next to a window. I just wanted to know if Iam taking proper care of my orchid.
Am I taking good care of my orchid?
Sounds like you are doing a good job. Hooray for you! It needs bright light but not direct sun. Don't over water and don't let the roots sit in water. Also, orchids like to become pot bound and their roots may grow out of the container. This is okay. The blooms on my phalaenopsis lasted for over two months before they began to die.
Reply:Phalaenopsis orchids need a high relative humidity, which means they like moisture in the air, but not on their roots. We have our orchids in a pot, which sits on a bed of river rocks or decorative stones that are in water. The water level is below the level of the rocks, so the roots of the orchid never touch the water. This changes the relative humidity in the air around the orchid.
Reply:DONt over water.
Reply:One thing I have learn about orchids is that they thrive by neglect.
Bright, but not direct sunlight and water sparingly once a month and don't let the roots stand in water.
Reply:as long as it's not too cool outside and phalaenopsis orchids like bright light..but not direct sun.
Reply:Sounds good to me, so long as it doesn't get direct sunlight. And be very careful with the amount of water that you give it. All orchids that I've cared for have been very picky about how much water they like. I would keep an eye open for spiders too. I had some spiders burrow into the buds of one of my orchids; hollowed it out and lived inside.
Most important though ... have fun!
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Am I taking good care of my orchid?
Sounds like you are doing a good job. Hooray for you! It needs bright light but not direct sun. Don't over water and don't let the roots sit in water. Also, orchids like to become pot bound and their roots may grow out of the container. This is okay. The blooms on my phalaenopsis lasted for over two months before they began to die.
Reply:Phalaenopsis orchids need a high relative humidity, which means they like moisture in the air, but not on their roots. We have our orchids in a pot, which sits on a bed of river rocks or decorative stones that are in water. The water level is below the level of the rocks, so the roots of the orchid never touch the water. This changes the relative humidity in the air around the orchid.
Reply:DONt over water.
Reply:One thing I have learn about orchids is that they thrive by neglect.
Bright, but not direct sunlight and water sparingly once a month and don't let the roots stand in water.
Reply:as long as it's not too cool outside and phalaenopsis orchids like bright light..but not direct sun.
Reply:Sounds good to me, so long as it doesn't get direct sunlight. And be very careful with the amount of water that you give it. All orchids that I've cared for have been very picky about how much water they like. I would keep an eye open for spiders too. I had some spiders burrow into the buds of one of my orchids; hollowed it out and lived inside.
Most important though ... have fun!
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