4 spiked Phal. with exposing roots

QuestionDear Expert: I recently acquired a BEAUTIFUL phalaenopsis orchid with 4 healthy spikes and flowering like crazy, However, there are several exposing roots. What do I do? Im noticing that they are beginning t

orchid not blooming

QuestionMy orchid has bloomed once in five years, the last time @ 2 years ago. Location has not changed. I was looking at it and noticed that it is extremely rootbound - it is in a small pot, and it looks like I cou

Den. salaya fancy

QuestionWe have a Den. Salaya Fancy that is growing off shoots from the main stems. The off shoots have roots and now one of the off shoots is producing yet another shoot. What do we do? Can we cut them off just bel

can i save my orchid?

QuestionHi. My name is Colby. I received an orchid from home depot about 1 1/2 months ago. I watered it 1 a week, but didnt take it out of the pot that it came in. I just lifted it up today and there was about an in

Mealy Bugs on Orchids

QuestionQUESTION: I understand that alcohol is a good treatment, but I see bottles that are 70% 80% and 90% -- what is the correct strength to kill the bugs and not dry out the plant? I also heard that mixing

Phalaenopsis new flower died in two days

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, Id like to grow phalaenopsis indoor under artificial light as my flat is receiving very less light. Using 7 watt fluorescent bulb, would it provide enough light for 5 -6 phalaenopsis orchids?

keiki

QuestionQUESTION: I started a keiki using keiki paste, now it is about 1/4 inch long and the stem has died below the keiki. I cut it off because it was wilting - by running water over it and keeping it in a pl

Orchid care!!

QuestionI recently obtained an orchid. it is real pretty. I have a question about its roots and colors. first, I assume those thick appendages coming up out of the pot are its roots. Some of them are starting to t

New Orchid(s)

QuestionQUESTION: Hello! I recently came to have possibly two phalaenopsis orchids from my local walmart. I saw them the 1st day they came in, but didnt get mine till 2 or 3 days later. From the beginning, it seemed

moth orchid care

QuestionQUESTION: Hello: I just got a moth orchid (pink) as a gift, i read some information on how to take care of it but i still have some questions. 1. an article said its best to use soft water, but i dont

baby orchid on the stick or shoot

Question baby orchid leaf? I have a baby orchid leaf coming off the shoot about 9 inches from the orginal leafs I expected it was a shoot but now looks like a new baby orchid please help this is my first orchid and

Orchid does not spike

Question Jennifers Orchid Hello Wayne, I have a Phalaenopsis orchid that almost died from over watering. I reported it and removed the 2 spikes a year ago. the plant is doing well and has 8 firm, health leaves. Its

Severe heat stress???

QuestionQUESTION: Dear Mr. King, I have had two Phalaenopsis(?) orchids living on a south-facing windowsill for nearly two years. During the winter I typically leave the window completely uncovered and allow full l

Tons of roots/leaves... no flowers

QuestionOrchid w/tons of roots QUESTION: Forgive me if you have answered this before... I have a phal that has been healthily sitting in my window, getting bright and indirect light for over a year. It puts o

Phalaenopsis Blooms

QuestionI have a phalaenopsis orchid that sent up its first bloom shoot since 2008. The shoot three flower buds. The first bud opened and is still in bloom but the other two dried up. What do you t

Paphiopedilum care

QuestionHi, I have about 20 paphs ranging from large multi-florals like P. Rothschildianum to small ones like P. Larwenceanum but they only bloom once for me. Most have multiple un-bloomed fans and good roots. The t

How to cut multi-braching stem phalaenopsis

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Wayne King, Id like to know how to cut phalaenopsis flower spike after flowering to re-bloom, for single spike it is easy to cut. But for multi-braching stem one, how to cut from ? Just below o

Limp leaves on my orchids

QuestionHi, the leaves on my phill... orchids seem too limp; though one other plant has strong leaves. What do I do for the limpy ones? I have them on my desk by the window and they get a sort of shaded

browning flowers

QuestionI purchased an orchid three weeks ago, it had about 8 flowers. It was moist when I purchased it so a week later I watered it, letting the water drain. Now two blossoms drooped and fell off and Im

Orchid Flower Drooping and Dying

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I am new to the orchid hobby but I saw that they are such magnificent flowers so I purchased one. After doing research I found out that moth orchids were supposed to last for 3 months.