No Flower

Question node leaves Hello, I bought a phal orchid 1 yr & 3 months ago. Over that time, it has produced numerous new roots and 3 new healthy leaves and another new one growing (with 4 original leaves s

laelia purpurata

QuestionHi Wayne King, Do you think laelia purpurata can be grown & flowered in Singapore coz it has no/little day-night temperature difference? If this is cool growing species, how cool is this need to be?

Leafless Phalaenopsis

QuestionHi, I have a Phal orchid that I purchased about 5 or 6 months ago. Today the last leaf fell off. However, it has some green healthy looking roots. Can it be saved/revived? It is in a terracotta pot with orc

phal split leaves

QuestionI have quite a few phalaenopsis orchids and never had split leaves before. All of a sudden I noticed that most of the plants have at least one split leaf.What causes it and how I can treat the problem? Thank

Phalaenopsis aphrodite

QuestionHello Wayne, Is it true that Phalaenopsis aphrodite prefer night-time temps between 62-65 degrees F? How well do they adapt to lower night-time temps say between 50 - 60degrees F? I keep my homes humidity b

Cymbidium Khyber Pass Strawberry Pink

QuestionQUESTION: Wayne, Do you know of any commercial orchid growers located in the Mid-West? I live in central MO. I hope that helps. Thank you, Derick ANSWER: Derick, the American Orchid Society lists one com

pod gestation in phals

Questionhi wayne, my question is in two parts, firstly most info ive read on phal seed pods say that they take 6mnts-2yrs to mature, but recently read that they can mature at 4mnts, is this true?? secondly, can a co

my Orchid

QuestionHow long until after my Orchid has Keikis removed will it bloom again? Ive had the plant for almost a year now and it has only flowered once. Is that normal? Is there anything I can do to s

unkown things on tree trunk

Question unkown insect on tree Hi Wayne King, I have a problem on unknown insect on tree trunk which I grow my phalaenopsis. Ive attached the photo. Can you tell me what are they & how to get rid of them?

Orchid propagation

QuestionCan an orchid plant be grown from a leaf? How should I do this. Thanks AnswerAudrey, an orchid cannot be grown from a cutting the way many house plants can be grown. Many orchids can be grown fr

Orchid Cold Exposure

Question Two Sad Orchids I have two Orchids that I picked up off of the outside deck of my fathers house in Olympia WA after he passed last month (Dec 2012) I am trying to determine if there is an way I

Black and white dots in Cymbidium leaves

Question Cymbidum 1 Cymbidum 2 Hello,Wayne. I notice black spots underneath the leaves on my cymbidium and also tiny white dots on a top of them. All plant is looking green and healthy, while leaves are

Wild Orchids

QuestionI own land in The Bahamas upon which is located a sink hole, or grotto, which is recognized as a phenomenon. The grotto is about 100 round, and about 30 deep, full of fresh water in the bottom. I

Malformed Buds?

Question malformed_bud Some of the buds on my phalaenopsis on the one spike (the plant has 2) are malformed, Ive attached a picture. Do you know what might have caused this? Im worried that there

orchid leaves

QuestionI have discovered cottony white spots on my orchid leaves... been searching for a solution. The first plant has dry, droopy leaves. I took pictures with my cell phone...I will try to attach them. Thank you!!

orchids node

Question orchid nodes I have attached a photo of two purplish nodes growing on one of my orchids. Are they new plants starting? How should I treat them? Thanks Carole AnswerCarole, this looks like a new lea

growing/repotting orchids

QuestionJust received new orchid as gift. I have not been successful in other plants. It is in plastic cup in ceramic pot. Have heard bark or mulch good for re potting. The pot does not have holes in bottom or

Drooping and dying orchid leaves

QuestionLeaves Roots QUESTION: Hi, I recently bought my first orchid back in late December. After a few weeks, the bottom-most leaf quickly yellowed, shriveled up and died in a matter of days. I didnt

soil mix for Cattleya

QuestionHello Wayne, How are you doing? I hope you are well. I have a question regarding an ideal soil mix for Cattleyas. I have some medium grade Orchiata bark, charcoal, and some sponge rock that I would like to

Please ID this Orchid

Question Unknown Orchid My Mom grows Orchids and came across the one in the picture and can not identify it. Any Ideas? Regards, Jon AnswerIt appears to be a cross between an Oncidium and an Od