spagnum moss

QuestionHi Ive been unable to find a place where I could buy some good spagnum moss. Can you suggest a place maybe on the internet where to buy. Thank You Doug AnswerDoug, of the two types of sphagnum moss re

My precious mini phal is dying!

Question Mini phal in need of d I purchased this mini phal earlier this year and when it was done flowering, I cut the stem nearest to its base. I kept it in the bathroom for humidity and ocassionally brought

new leaves on the stem.

QuestionMy phalaenopis is growing on two sides on the stem new leaves. Is it possible this are new plants? Can I remove the shoot and plant them, or is it better to let them stay there to grow. Thank you, greetings

orchid roots

QuestionMy orchid has what appears to be roots growing towards the ends of a couple of stalks. Can I cut those sections off and pot them? Will they produce a new plant? I dont know type of orchid i

sticky substance

Questionone of my orchids is oozing out a sticky substance from the stems, so much so that the area around the pot is covered by it, I have tried washing it off, but I notice it has started to reappear, when I fi

Artificial light set up for Phalaenopsis

QuestionHi Wayne King, Im thinking to set up artificial light for Phalenopsis as there is very poor light available indoor even at windowsill. I bought 75 watt warm white & 100 watt day light bulb. Both are co

phalaenopsis not flowering

QuestionI have had a white phalaenopsis for the past two years. While flowering last season my little grandson picked all the flowers and remaining buds off and this season I am battling to get it to flower pr

Cymbidium orchids with small black spots

QuestionHello, I have grown Cattleya orchids for 25 years with no problems. I have a sunroom with an ultrasonic cool mist humidifier that I use. Two months ago I acquired 2 Intermediate/miniature Cymbidiums. &

Dendrobium not sending up spike

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Wayne, Although I dont expect you to remember my previous questions I sent earlier this year. I have dendrobium (evergreen/tropical type) and an oncidium (some hybrid within that alliance). T

no blooms

QuestionHi. I have two dendrobium orchids that refuse to bloom. Its been about a year since I bought them (in bloom) and though theyve produced a lot of new growth, they have yet to rebloom. I am getting

re-potting phalaenopsis and cymbadum

QuestionHow do I re-pot these orchids and the best place to purchase re-potting soil AnswerThe best orchid potting mix consists of medium fir bark particles (1/2-3/4 inch) along with other ingredients such as charc

phal with no leaves

QuestionHi I have a hand me down phal they are still blooming but the leaves have falln off how can I nurse it back to life thnak you AnswerLydia, after it finishes blooming you will need to unpot it and examine th

Orchid under a grow light

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, I have an orchid under a grow light. Since there are not technically seasons, will I have to force my orchid to bloom? Its a phal, if this helps. Thank you, Marie ANSWER: Thanks you for y

Drying out

QuestionHi, Im really worried about my orchid because it looks like it is drying out. Ive had this orchid for at least a month, and it was perfectly fine, until a week ago. My pot contains two orchids, one is perf

Wilting moth orchid

QuestionHi I bought a new moth orchid and left my moth orchid in the car for an hour or so and all the flowers wilted, everything else looks fine, is there something I should do? And I was wondering do I cut off the

strange white residue and seed-like growth on orchid

Question orchid I bought this orchid (i think dendrobium) about 6-7 months ago, the flowers fell off soon after as I had it in a spot with too much light. It has gone through its dormancy period and is now

dead leaf

Questiona leaf was snapped and has died on my orchid..what should i do and how? Do i leave it in there..take it out? Its my first orchid..i need good care giving instructions.. AnswerMary, you will do no damage if

orchids--mold on the moss

QuestionI have a beautiful orchid which has presented me with 14 blooms and is producing another bud and a new leaf. It is in a fairly small pot with moss on top. Today I noticed there is a light blue-gr

Cybidiums have black spot and leaves are now brown

QuestionQUESTION: My beloved Cymbidium is going downhill fast. It is always getting black spot/ brown leaves and I am able to avoid it by putting umbrellas over it when it rains. However, 2 weeks ago when I had to p

phal w/o leaves

QuestionHi all the leaves of my phal fell off already bu the roots are all healthy what can I do? AnswerFirenze, I wish I could provide you with hope for the future of your plant. Unfortunately, usually when