when to use bloom formulations?

Questionhi again, Jim, I grow under T5 lights, and you recently helped me determine the distance away from the lights each species should live. I use DynaGrow and superthrive to nourish the orchids. How do

vuyl. shady lady

QuestionQUESTION: I bought 2 of these last year at H.Depot...and after the blooms they sat in my east window garden above the sink...original pots floating in water....so you see, I am a neglectful parent here! &nbs

Phalaenopsis spikes

QuestionI have had a Phalaenopsis for over a year. It has grown several leaves and now has six spikes one it. The longest spike is about five inches long. The first spike has been on the plant at l

vanda bud drop

QuestionQUESTION: Dear Jim, I read your answer to Ann Marie about vanda bud drop but still have questions. I live in Tampa, Florida and have good luck with most all orchids including vandas

Bottom Leave yellowing

QuestionI got my new indoor common orchid last month. It had nice white Bloom on it which has dropped one by one now and another new branch of buds is coming out. At the same time however, I put it in direct sun to

Phalaenopsis blooming

QuestionI purchased a Phalaenopsis orchid 3 months ago with three blooms and eight buds; over the three months, all buds bloomed and the last one is about to fall. A new leaf came out and is already the size of the

Yellowing leaves

QuestionI have a little moth orchid and I noticed that the bottom two leaves were turning yellow. I thought that meant it wasnt getting enough sunlight and tried to rotate it so those leave would get more ligh

Planting air roots of an orchid

QuestionMy aunt in CA has an orange orchid (I am from Iowa). This plant has bright orange small flowers, that reminds me of a hyacinth spike. The plant is producing new stalks with air roots. I cut a cou

sick

Questionhello, i bought an orchid a while back ago and it was doing just fine. i kept it the bathroom(separate from shower is) and the blinds partially open, on the east side of the house. i live in the east bay nea

Oncidium Sharry Baby

QuestionDear Wayne, About 3 weeks ago I purchased an oncidium sharry baby. Something that has been bothering me is that some leaves seem to be dying. The trait it exhibits is a steady desiccation (it doe

Flower spike colour

QuestionHi can anyone help. I have two miniature phalaenopsis Both have dropped their blooms. One seems healthy with a growing flower spike. Both have gren roots in a tranparent pot. After the flower dropped one of

demedruibuim parishii

Questionjust got one it hangs about 2 feet i live in south florida and its hot what do u recomend in those climates when do they bloom we have no winter here please help ty AnswerHello Tony, Dendrobium parishii i

Phalaenopsis flowers yellowing and drooping

QuestionI have just purchased my Phalaenopsis, and its flowers, which were gorgeous upon purchase and had many unopened buds, are now drooping and yellowing. I believe I probably exposed the plant to too much

Orchid Spots

QuestionSome of my phalaenopsis leaves have developed multiple small brown spots. Appreciate your insight into what these may be and how to best treat and prevent in the future. Thank you. AnswerJanet, one p

phaleonopsis orchid

QuestionI received mine as a gift, and the last of 4 blooms has just fallen off. I also have 5 spikes growing from the base of the plant. Your previous answer is the first Ive seen that tells me what I s

I think my Orchid is dead!

QuestionI have a moth orchid plant (phal... I dont know how to spell it!) and I have been trying my hardest to keep it alive, but I think it is dying. The leaf is really wilted and brown-y yellow. the roots are dry

Dendrobium update

QuestionHey Jim! Hope you had a great vacation! Just wanted to give you an update about the dendrobiums I emailed you about that were turning colors and looked like they were dying. I came

Identifying Orchid Type?

QuestionHello :) I am new to orchid care. I have admired orchids in the past, but have never taken care of one. I bought a small orchid from the shop this weekend, and was trying to identify what type of orchid i

cymbidium rotting

Questionhello jim, i have 12 pots of cymbidium ive cared for a couple of years now. im here in the philippines, my cyms our outdoors during our wet and dry season and ive no problems with them for more than 2 yrs th

something eating my orchid leaves

Question Orchis leaf Hi, I was given an orchid as a gift last year, I dont know what it is but I think its a moth orchid and its indoors. Since the flowers died it has continued to look healthy and Ive had new leaf