white mold? on leaves

QuestionJim, I have white mold growing on leaves of one of my orchids. It has spread to another. It doesnt appear to be killiing them but is is gross and it messed up blooms. I can send a picture if you give me an e

Phalaenopsis aerial roots

QuestionI have 12 phalaenopsis plants, between 2 & 5 years old ( last re-potted 2 years ago) Normally at this time they would all be putting up new flower shoots, but instead of this I have a mass of healthy aerial

orchid w/broken leaf

Questionnew at this , any advice on what to do about this ripped leaf? AnswerDepends upon how the leaf is ripped. Sometimes the leaf will tear in the midline of the leaf. If this is the case, you can ju

new phalaenopsis leaves deformed?

QuestionI am new to orchids (9ms or so) and seem to be having relatively good luck. I have just figured out that I might be over watering. But my question is the new leaves on my phalaenopsis have deform

Cymbidiums -

QuestionHello, I do grow cymbidiums and have for a few years, but I must admit a little haphazardly (i.e. water, fertilizer, soil, etc.) However, at this juncture, I have inherited 12 5 gal containers of cymb

Cattelays

QuestionMy Cats will grow new shoots with left but will not send out a flower bud. They appear healthly - the new shoot stem is big and full. I have had there out of bloom Cats for 1 year and one even grew two shoot

My dog chewed my orchid

QuestionHi My dog chewed the stems of my lovely flowering orchid the other day and I am not sure what I should do now. The base of the plant has not been touched and is still firmly in its pot. He has j

Where to buy Chinese miniature cymbidium

QuestionHi Jim, I live in San Jose, want to find a local store in bay area to buy Chinese miniature Cymbidiums. Any recommendations? Otherwise, any good local places to buy orchid flowers and supplies? Thanks a l

vanda yellowing leaf

QuestionI am working with several commercial growers in Central FL. Some of the Vandas I am looking at have an unusual yellow chlorosis developing from the tips down. Could I send you a photo to get your

leaf issues

QuestionHelp! I got a phal from a friend planted in coconut and rocks -- shortly after arriving to my home the leaves started to turn yellow and eventually drop off. I am afraid it has an orchid virus and have isola

white mold in cymbidium mediumo

QuestionI noticed that upon inspection of a few poor growing plants found the medium has white mold. the plants did not have any new roots even after a year. what can I do. AnswerHello Kathy, Are you sure it is a

abnormal orchid growth

Question I have an orchid (I dont know which type) that is growing abnormally. After the original blooms died I cut the top off of the stem. two sets of leaves and what appears to be roots are now growing out

Miltassia C.M. Fitch Izumi AM/AOS

Question Greetings, I have just received an orchid that looks like it came with the name of Miltassia C.M. Fitch Izumi AM/AOS, I have no Idea what that means, because I have no knowledge in this category of pl

Phal Orchid - droopy leaves and wrinkled Leaves

QuestionJust one more little point...I had purchased the below mentioned orchid about three weeks ago and it was in great shape. I think it is me...do I overwater perhaps also? I just took the orchid out

Re-blooming and Leaf Care

QuestionHi Wayne, I have several orchids in the home - 3 Phalaenopsis, 3 Oncidiums, 2 Brassia Intergeneric, 1 Zygopetalum for a total of nine that are mine. I am also caring for 3 orchids that I belive to be

cymbidium compost

QuestionI found the compost (fine bark) of the cymbidium is strange. it has while fir stuff grow in the surface of the compost, and when I went deeper into the compost, I found that almost half pot of the comp

vandas

QuestionI have several vandas. I water every morning and keep them (since its winter) under a floresent cool and warm lamp 11hrs a day with a fan. I have not fertilized since comming inside 1 month ago.

Phal Orchid ?new growth on basically dying plant

QuestionHi Jim, I have been reading the messages on this board for a month or so now and have been trying to follow all the advice. I have a Phal that I bought at IKEA (not sure how great an idea that was,

Not to sure of what kind of mold is on my Orchid

QuestionJim - I have an orchid that has a funny mold growing around the bark and roots. It is yellow and has styrofoam like balls throughout it. Do you have any idea of what kind of mold or fungi this

Unknown type of Dendrobium

QuestionThanks for the reply. Is there anything else that will indicate which one? The leaves are narrow and only about 3 to 5 long. They are few in number and there is a lot of cane like stem between them. There a