Phalaenopsis Orchid has yellow buds. Why?

I recently bought a new orchid, since i have had it, 2 new buds have opened, and i now have 4 total. the orchid has one spike, and their is a branch trying to start on the spike. About a week ago one of the buds turned yellow, so i was worried that it might have had a disease, and plucked it off. now the first bud on the new branch has turned yellow, in like a day, it was green. Is that just a part of its process, or is something wrong? i'm not going to pluck this one, and just see what happens, but all the websites i have found don't say anything about a yellow bud. It's not a weird yellow, it's one color, not browning or anything just turned yellow. the flowers are yellow, could that be it? but the buds that opened looked more green to me.. please help if you know about orchids.....

Phalaenopsis Orchid has yellow buds. Why?
the plant is turnings yellow? then you are overwatering my friend.

Any Orchid buffs about?

Are there any reasons for not potting more than one orchid together in a larger pot arrangement?





I appreciate that every year or so they will need to be repositioned due to the way they grow out of the soil but is this the only factor that would make having a larger arrangement difficult to maintain?





I have had a look online and in garden centres and any larger displays have either been 1 orchid with other plants, or more than 1 orchid still in their individual pots arranged together within a larger pot.





I'm just wondering if there's a bit more to it if these sort of arrangements are not available to buy (or not that I've found anyway)

Any Orchid buffs about?
Leave them in individual pots. There are lots of reasons.





If you were to put several orchids into the same container, their roots will intermingle - problems at repotting time.





If one gets a disease or virus, they all do.





You can not put orchids and other things such as houseplants together because they require different growing medium. If you plant orchids in dirt, they will suffocate.





See source for orchidgrowing info
Reply:I see no reason why you can't grow more than one of the same cultivare in the same pot.
Reply:You should not put two different orchids in the same pot as Orchids survive on a fungus in the wood chippings, and if you do then one fungus would attack the other
Reply:There is no reason that I can think of. Providing that both orchids are of a type that require the same growing conditions and care it should be fine.





You probably cannot find any to buy because it would be a very expensive display and difficult to sell.
Reply:i just don't think they display them like that.i can see no reason why you can't display 2 orchids in the same pot.try it like the woman said they go for around 40 dollars a piece around here they would be to ecspensive to buy 2 and i think they look pretty as one in one pot thats how they were made to be displayed.if you do plant two bulbs make sure you have enough room in the pot and good luck.
Reply:I've got two different phaleonopsis blooming at the same time in one pot right now. I guess it's possible that cross pollination might happen, but there's not reason orchids with similar needs won't grow together that I know of.

My orchid is wilting! Am i killing it?

I recently got an orchid and all of it's flowers are wilting. The night i got it (i got two orchids) i cross pollinated them, i placed a pollinia from each flower onto the stamen of the opposite flower. ONLY the petals that were pollinated are wilting. is this what happens when the pollen reaches the "ovaries" of the orchid? or am i caring for it incorrectly? it is a phalaenopsis by the way. someone help.

My orchid is wilting! Am i killing it?
You pollinated them! Duh! Now that they have been pollinated there is no more reason for the orchid to sustain the flower. It will let it die but it will leave a pod to release the microscopic seeds. The orchid itself is still very alive.
Reply:orchids are tricky that way i got some thought i killed them , turns out it was just the change in environment from the store to my house. and that they will grow back . but i found this out after i threw them away. so i have to get some more. give it some time and see what happens i would say.

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My orchid has what looks like roots growing out the sides of the stalks. What should I do, if anything?

There is lots of new growth and shoots on my orchid. What puzzles me is that there are clumps of what looks like new roots growing out of them at points 3" and 6" up the sides of the old stalks. Sometimes the roots are in the same location of a new shoot that has started. Should I cut the stalks and re-plant the part with the new roots? Is this an indication that I need to re-pot the orchid? The orchid sure seems to be happy because I have never had one grow so vigorously, so it is hard to think about disturbing it now. What should I do, if anything?

My orchid has what looks like roots growing out the sides of the stalks. What should I do, if anything?
This is normal for an orchid. Many species of orchid has air roots and they actually will need all this air roots to thrive well.





If you plan to separate that section of your plant.. wait until the roots are well grown on them, so that when the section is cut off from the mother plant, those roots are extensive enough to support the new plant.





It is sometime a good idea to re-plant your orchid.... very often, you will encourage new growth and sometime flowering beside doubling your collection.





Also do make sure that your cutting equipment are clean and sterilised and the open cut are treated with some kind of fungicide after the cut.





Happy orchid planting
Reply:Don't worry this is very normal for an orchid to do .


just repot in a bigger pot with new orchid bark mix soil (after flowering).


this web site below will show you anything you need to know.
Reply:I would let it go, unless the orchid is really clumped in the pot, this is normal for orchids.
Reply:nothing, that is normal

My orchid is wilting! Am i killing it?

I recently got an orchid and all of it's flowers are wilting. The night i got it (i got two orchids) i cross pollinated them, i placed a pollinia from each flower onto the stamen of the opposite flower. ONLY the petals that were pollinated are wilting. is this what happens when the pollen reaches the "ovaries" of the orchid? or am i caring for it incorrectly? it is a phalaenopsis by the way. someone help.

My orchid is wilting! Am i killing it?
I think it is normal. My daughter raises orchids %26amp; I remember reading that polinating or cross polinating them does cause the plant.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalaenopsi...


Following pollination, petals will usually undergo senescence (i.e. wilt and disintegrate) because it is metabolically expensive to maintain them.
Reply:The purpose of a flower is to attract a polinator. Once the flower is sucessfully polinated, its purpose is essentially accomplished %26amp; the production of seed begins. Make sure you keep moist, well drained, %26amp; in an area with bright, indirect light %26amp; good air circulation. Take a small tray (or something similar), %26amp; fill it with small pebbles or marbles %26amp; water %26amp; place the pot on top to maintain proper humidity.

Do I need to put my orchid in soil?

I just bought two orchids yesterday from the wholesale market in LA. They put the orchid in a plastic pot with no soil in it. I only see the root and some mixture of rotten wood in the orchid pot but no soil. The roots fit the pot totally. My question is do I put have buy a bigger pot and replace my orchids in the soil pot to keep them live longer. I'm planning to keep these orchids indoor.


PS: sorry if my question might sound a bit confusing. I've no experience in taking care of any plant and I really want to keep these orchid stay alive as long as possible. Thank you

Do I need to put my orchid in soil?
No - Orchids are air plants, they draw their moisture from their very barely moist potting mixture and from the air. Google 'Orchid Care' and you will have more advice than you will know what to do with! Good luck :-)
Reply:Why keep them alive as long as possible?... Everyone can be a good mother for plants and you can enjoy the long life of the orchids with long blooming times and beautiful flowers... First you need to identify the orchid... Since they require different conditions... For example Phalaenopsis orchids (the ones with many butterfly blooms and 5-6 long leaves) need less light than a Cattleya... So identify it first from the link below and search for scpecific care instructions for each one... Good luck...
Reply:yes I would replace the plastic pot for clay pot a size bigger. get some orchid potting mix. like they said previously orchid are some type of air plant so they need a potting mix that will absorb and keep some humidity but a the same time drained very well between watering. If you keep them indoors make sure the watering is done always at the same day. Also I would get some fertilizer for them that can be diluted in water and applied every two weeks.

Orchid Night Dress Old Navy?

Whats up with this? The Orchid Night Dress is NOT on sale at Old Navy... They have one that looks like it called the Georgette but that's not it... Anywhere I can find it???





Also.... heres something I found regarding it:





During the broadcast of the program on ABC on May 15th, 2008, in the fourth commercial slot (the one that follows Hugo running away from the restored Camaro), a commercial for the clothing company Old Navy appeared, which included a reference to an item called the "Orchid Night Dress." Although, this may have been just a coincidence. (There is no "Orchid Night Dress" on the Old Navy site) This is likely a marketing plot, trying to tie a product in with the plot line.

Orchid Night Dress Old Navy?
yeah i saw that commercial... but lots of stores do that.. they show an item of clothing in commercials but they dont actually sell them.. the best you can do is wait (maybe it is just not in stock) or just buy the georgette

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Orchid Help! One of my spikes is turning brown. What do I do?

I recently purchased some orchids, so I'm relatively new to growing orchids. One of the stems that's growing out of one of the major stems is turning brown and the tip of it is black. I'm afraid that the other stem growing out of the same major stem is going to turn brown. What do I do? It's a Phalaenopsis orchid.

Orchid Help! One of my spikes is turning brown. What do I do?
Hi! Ok, so there are several questions you need to ask yourself first. Were all the buds opened when you got it? If that is the case, then the flowers may have been just ready to go. Normally flowers don't just drop for the change in environment, though unopened buds may shrevel up and die, unless of course, it was subjected to really hot or freezing temperatures. You can, as someone else mentionned, cut the stem to the first "node", the "joint" that is right below the first flower. This is not advised if the plant is unhealthy, however. Is your orchid potted in bark or moss? lots of orchids in moss are really compacted, and the store overwaters the plant.





I would suggest looking at the root system. If the plant is still in flower, you can still do this (many people say to wait until the plant is finished blooming, but you are better off to lose blooms than to lose the plant). ps. I repot all my newly aquired phalaenopsis, and have never lost any blooms. Buy a bag of orchid bark from your local greenhouse/ home depot etc, and soak the bark in water for at least one hour. Then carfully take the plant out of the pot- take all the old media away from the roots. Healthy roots will be firm and white (or green if it was in a clear pot). Rotten roots are mushy and brown. Cut off any mushy roots. If all or most of the roots are rotten, that is probably why your plant lost its blooms.





Now, you didn't mention if the blooms are still on the plant, fell of recently, or have been off for a while. Many phalaenopsis orchids will lose the stems after blooming- a new one will be sent up next year.





Either way, it is best to check the roots of the plants...





If the roots are rotten, cut off all the bad roots, re-pot in into new mix (choose the same pot, or the smallest pot that accomodates the roots system (that could mean downsizing if all the roots are gone). Keep the plant moist (not wet) until new roots begin to grow. If the plant hasn't had rotten roots for too long, then it can be saved.





Also, for future notice, orchids are best purchased if grown in bark- there is less of a chance that the store over watered the plants!





I hope this helps!!
Reply:do you mean the flowers that were open have fallen off, or the actual buds? Normally, phalaenopsis flowers last 3 months or longer. I doublt that the plant was in the store for longer than that period of time. Anyways, check to see what its potted in, and take it from there. good luck!! Report It

Reply:You will need to cut the spike down to just below the second node. This will encourage another bloom. Make sure to keep the plant in an area that receives bright indirect light and fluctuating day and night temps. Warm days and cool nights. I have included a site that you will find helpful. Orchids are very easy to grow once you get the routine down. Water but do not let stand in water and fertilize and add humidity. My one phalaenopsis is on its third bloom from the same spike. Good luck with your plant.


http://www.orchidweb.com/phalcare.aspx
Reply:It is probably reacting to a change in environment and nothing to worry about. Just snip it off into green tissue. The rest of the spike may continue on and produce bloom.





Good care is the answer.





See source for information on how to grow phals in your home.

Orchid Questions!?

I have been growing orchids for a year and have been doing well, however I have two question.





#1. I recently bought a "Goodale's Gift" orchid and cannot find any instruction on care on the internet.....Anyone know anything about this particular hybrid?





#2. A few weeks ago a shade fell on top of one of my potted orchids and broke one of the stems (two in a pot). I had to remove the 3 inch broken tip and blooms that were on it. Now that stem isn't growing any blooms. Is it ruined? Or is there a way I can trim it to make it bloom again? Thanks!

Orchid Questions!?
The first question, regarding the "Goodale's Gift" orchid needs a little more information. This is probably a brand name or the manufacturer's name. The type of orchid would determine the care. If the orchid does not have a tag inside the pot, then you could go to the store where you bought it, and see if any of the other plants have any tags in the pots. The tag would read something like: Phal, Phalenopsis, Cat, Cattleya or some other designation of the type of plant it is. The chances are high that the plant is a Phalenopsis, and if you look online for a picture of one of these, then you can see if the leaves match the type of plant you have. Phals take good light, but not direct southern exposure. They also like to be on the moist side, but like to dry out just a little bit in between. The plant with broken bloom tips will probably send bloom shoots out at the next appropriate bloom time if taken care of properly.
Reply:There's a Miltassia called "Goodale's Gift", Here's a search with pictures of different types of Miltassias:





http://images.google.com/image... Report It

Reply:Miltassia is Miltonia x Brassia. They tend to have slightly long petals. And here's a care sheet for Brassia--I think this should be OK.





http://www.kauaiorchids.com/ko... Report It

Reply:the first quest, care and management whether it is a hybrid will be the same as those inbred. second shoot will surely sprout when time comes, but properly cut the stem injured.

Orchid Show?

does anybosy know when the next orchid show is or if it is in maine .i have never owned an orchid and dont have any experierence should i still go how much do the shows cost?(how much are ghost orchids)

Orchid Show?
There is an orchid association in Maine that you can talk to. And they have monthly meetings where the growers bring a plant to put on the "show" table%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;so you could see some flowers there:


http://home.maine.rr.com/beautifulorchid...





Here are some your area's regular flower shows:


http://www.ppplants.com/flowershow/index...





I think it is swell that you are thinking of growing orchids.





here is a guide on growing them:


http://members.fortunecity.com/krum1/bas...





The guide says it is not hard to do...





and here is a list of suppliers and other Orchid Societies:


http://www.orchidsonline.com.au/UsaNurse...

Re-potting an orchid?

I re-potted my orchid today but I used a regular pot. Now I am worried that I should have used a pot that has the holes on the side to help with the drainage. Will my orchid survive in a regular pot? Should I re-pot it to an orchid pot tomorrow or would two re-pottings be too much stress for an orchid to handle? My orchid is pink miltonia.

Re-potting an orchid?
It would be best if the pot has the drainage holes, to prevent water accumulation in the bottom of the pot. Orchids do not like wet feet. If it were me I would repot it and also use Orchid Mix Potting Mixture. It is not a soil but a medium. You can buy it at Home Depot and sometimes in the grocery stores as well as Plant Nurseries.

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The Orchid Trees?

Bittersweet laughter filled the sky


as we danced among the orchid trees.


We twirled in sorrow, something we deny


in our dance among the orchid trees.





Softly our footsteps echo and sound


in the hollows of the orchid trees.


Too swiftly to even grace the ground


in the hollows of the orchid trees.





Scarlet ribbons flowed from our skin


wrapping around the orchid trees.


The translucent flesh stained with crimson


lapping around the orchid trees.





Our last shaky breaths taken in strife


heard only by the orchid trees.


Our last call, last declaration of life


heard only by the orchid trees.





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Strange. I don't know what brought on this attitude of angst/death/whatever you want to call it.





Thoughts?

The Orchid Trees?
I loved it! Loved the way you echoed the words "orchid trees!" Love the depression in its simplicity.
Reply:Well, I'm glad you've started posting here. You've got a really interesting way of writing. I appreciated the sense of rhythm in this piece. It's very well crafted.
Reply:Wow, that was really good. Amazing piece of work.
Reply:You are an excellent poet. This was extremely creative and well thought of. Your poem takes on a unique style of its own. I would suggest publishing on Poetry.com, because a poem this creative could very well win a major prize. This is brilliance. Pure brilliance. You've got a bright future in writing. Keep it up, Superstar!! You're going far!!!
Reply:This is brilliant!





I love the backbeat, the repetition of the rhythm. This is a fine piece of poetry.

For many years orchid collectors serached exotic island for the?

for many years orchid collectors serached exotic island for the beautiful kimmarie orchid,which is found no place else in the world. after they found the orchid,they brought it back to their


homes in the last couple of years the kimmarie orchid has not been found on the island. as a result, hobbyists are now sending the kimmarie orchid to be replanted on the island. the hobbyists are trying to correct to kimmarie orchid problem they caused by using :





A)exotic species


B)a reintroduction program


C)habitat corridors


D)habitat fragement

For many years orchid collectors serached exotic island for the?
B
Reply:B

For many years orchid collectors searched exotic island for the?

for many years orchid collectors searched exotic island for the beautiful kimmarie orchid,which is found no place else in the worl.after they found the orchid, they brought it backk to thier homes,in the last couple of years the kimmarie orchid has not been found on the island.as a result,hobbyists are now sending the kimmarie orchid to be replanted on the island,the hobbyists are trying to correct the kimmarie orchid problem they caused by using?





A)exotic species


B)a reintroduction program


C)habitat corridors


D0habitat fragments

For many years orchid collectors searched exotic island for the?
B

For many years orchid collectors searched exotic island for the beautiful kimmarie orchid?

for many years orchid collectors searched exotic island for the beautiful kimmarie orchid,which is found no place else in the world.after they found the orchid,they brought it back to their homes.


in the last couple of years the kimmarie orchid has not been found on the island.as a result,hobbyists are now sending the kimmarie orchid to be replanted on the island.the hobbyists are trying to correct the kimmarie orchid problem they caused by using.





A)exotic species


B)a reintroduction program


C)habitat corridors


D)habitat fragments

For many years orchid collectors searched exotic island for the beautiful kimmarie orchid?
B

Orchid care?

I've had an orchid for about one year now. It was my first orchid and I have managed to keep it alive, but it never rebloomed and just recently it's stem and many of it's full sized leaves have died off. I know now that I should have taken it out of the moss it was packed in and repotted it then, but I was orchid ignorant. Anyhow, I just bought the most beautiful Dendrobium orchid with a green flower and burgandy wine center. I would very much like to keep this one healthy. I've already repotted it with an orchid mixture containing bark, charcoal, and perlite in terra cotta pot. My question is: Exactly how often do you water an Orchid and when do you fertilize it? I've look it all up, but I get conflicting answers.


Also, my poor little sad orchid that I almost killed still has two remaining green leaves but the roots are bad. I trimmed the roots and repotted it in the orchid mix. Do you think it can make a come back? I'd appreciate any feed back.

Orchid care?
water when bark feels almost dry. better not to over-water!


take it to the sink and soak the pot till it's thoroughly moistened.


try to avoid getting water on the leaves.


buy orchid food and follow the instructions, but generally feed once a month.


as they say, practice makes perfect so keep trying!
Reply:I love orchids too but unfortunately I have managed to kill every orchid I have ever bought,LMAO.





First blooms are gorgeous but I never was able to get them to bloom again. I know it is VERY easy to over water them.





Try the American Orchid Society..perhaps they have some good tips.





http://www.orchidweb.org/aos/
Reply:I mist my orchids daily, water thoroughly once a week, and fertilize at one half the recommended rate. Orchids are the largest flower family and are very hardy. It is almost impossible to completely kill one. Keep nurturing your sick plant-it can come back. Best of luck-----