Photosynthesis in orchid

QuestionHi Wyane King, Photosynthesis in orchid can happen in day time or night time? Some say night time only & water,fertilize at night. Photosynthesis can happen in root as well as leaves? Thanks, Nwe Lay An

Phalaenopsis Orchid root regrowth

QuestionHi, I recently purchased a Phalaenopsis orchid from Trader Joes and i am having trouble taking care of it. Unfortunately Trader Joes didnt take care of the orchid because almost all the roots were dead. So

Transplanting a new orchid shoot

Question New shoot Hi, Ive read the question about a new shoot coming from a flower spike, but mine, (as you will see from attached photo), is coming out of the base of the original plant. I dont want t

D. amosum

QuestionI thank you for your information about this deciduous orchid, however have one more question. Do you recommend that the canes be removed after they have BLOOMED or do they leaf out and bloom again? An

books on orchids

QuestionGood morning Wayne, I was considering getting a book titled Moth Orchids The Complete Guide to Phalaenopsis, by Steven A. Frowine. Have you read this book regarding growing Phalaenopsis? Would you persona

phal lost leaves

QuestionOne of my phals just dropped its healthy green leaves and left behind what looks like a black hole. I have been told it is crown rot and that the phal is as good as dead. I unpotted it and found a few health

Dying orchid

QuestionHi, I have a dying orchid. I am not sure of the species I received it from a friend who got it was a gift from a flower shop. A few weeks ago the leaves began to turn yellow and fall off. Now there are no le

Phaelenopsis orchid

QuestionI cut the flowering stalks last year, and now find I have 3 flowering shoots on one stalk, and 2 on another. However, where the shoots come out of the main stems, leaves and arial roots have also forme

soil medium for Phalaenopsis

QuestionQUESTION: Wayne, What soil medium would you personally recommend for Phalaenopsis? Is there a particular mix of amendments that work ideally together?? Thank you, Derick ANSWER: There are commercially pr

trouble with orchids

Question Both Plants Hi. My boyfriend bought me an orchid last month on Easter. It is a phal. Seeing that it came from a commercial store, I decided it should be repotted even when in bloom. I also noticed o

orchid in distress, enclosing original email

QuestionI have just sent an email from . I am providing that email again: Hi. My boyfriend bought me an orchid last month on Easter. It is a phal. Seeing that it came from a commercial store, I decided it should b

Plant growing another plant on the stalk

QuestionI have inherited a orchid and brought it home,the flower died off as usual and I fed it and now it has another plant growing out of the top of the stalk and is now growing roots. What should I do, cut

what is wrong with my orchid?

Question sick leave Hi, Wayne! Thank you in advance, for trying to help me. Orchid is two stem, with large white flowers. Very nice specimen. When I bought it, I have noticed small yellowish and groov

Orchid on tree

Question Orchid Hello Wayne, My grandfather used to cultivate orchids on trees, and Ive always wanted to do the same. Im just too scared to kill the beautiful orchid :-(. So I decided to take the first step,

hope im doing the right thing

QuestionHi Wayne - I have an oncidium mendenhall that moved with me last May from San Francisco to Seattle. I brought him to the office to stay warm through the winter, but I think the air conditioner tortured him,

Lady slipper orchid

QuestionPlease could you let me know of anywhere that sells the cherry black lady slipper orchid. My mother loves them but cant find one anywhere in the uk Many thanks Shirley AnswerShirley. the type of Lady Slippe

To remove or not to remove?

QuestionWayne, I have a Phal that I have been growing. The orchid was purchased from a grocery store and not a nursery or anything of the sort. When I received the plant it was in full bloom and beautiful. Its tim

Vanda leaf growth

QuestionHello Mr. King, I have a vanda orchid that was flourishing for about a year. This winter, the plant began growing a new root, then suddenly the old roots all shriveld and the leaves all fell off...including

roots of the orchid

QuestionMy orchid died but I cut the leaves off and it is pushing out new leaves. I would like to start them but I am not sure what the roots look like Thank you for taking my Question. AnswerDarlene, thanks for yo

orchid re root

QuestionCan I re root my orchids cutting in water ? AnswerKelly, orchids can not be rooted as cuttings as can other houseplants. Also, just because orchids have healthy roots does not assure that the growing