My phalaenopsis seems to be dying...
QuestionI recently bought a phalenopsis (I found two pictures which looked like it where it was described as modest girl or hybride but couldnt find any further information.) About a week ago, a bud started to fl
QuestionHi Jim Thanks for your reply. I live in San Jose, near Bascom Valley Med Area. If yuo could suggest a much nearer orchid nursery in the area I definitely be there soon. But if none then Ill try the one in L
how to save orchid from being in a too-wet condition?
QuestionHi Jim: I live southern Ontario Canada. The two different sized phalaenopsis I bought two yrs ago basicall grow well, and it bloomed twice a yrs the first yr. The problem I have now is that
QuestionI live in San Diego. I have a friend who has a large flowering orchid plant in a pot outside on her patio. Im not sure what kind of orchid it is, but the flowers are large and purple. Wha
QuestionHi, I have a den. Nobile, I bought it 5 months ago, it was fine. A month ago I repotted, in regular orchid mix, Ive been watering every two weeks, and mist it every day; I have it indoors, next to a south-we
QuestionI know that this is not a good time to repot phals, but I just received some phals that I wanted to repot into a medium that I am comfortable with. Would this be a good idea? Or should I wait til
QuestionThanks for the very prompt reply Jim. Are there any online sources? ------------------------- Followup To Question - Jim, I understand that your expertise is with cymbidiums. Do you have an
QuestionJim, Of the five groups (sinense, kanran, gorengii, ensifolium, and faberi), (1) what is the order of ease in growing? Ive always thought that ensifolium was the easist, but Ive read that they grow hi
QuestionHi, I have 2 plants they are very large and have huge stocks that flower, however they are only suppossed to bloom around Easter. I live in San Diego the plants are inside and are blooming but at the
QuestionHi! I took some photos of orchids at my grandfathers house, he doesnt know what species and there isnt a tag, but maybe you could help out identifying based on the pictures? They can be found here: http://co
QuestionLast winter in Fla I purchased a orchid from a grower. It had small flowers on it and it hasnt flowered since. It keeps getting bigger and it looks like it could be split [ 3 plants in a group] I have visite
QuestionJim, Its been a little over a week and the older leaves have no signs of cold damage and the center does not appear to be dark in the middle. Do you think that this means the phal will survive, even w
QuestionHello Jim, I have two Phal. Orchids that are dying. One I have had for over 2 years, the other I bought at a slashed price hoping I could revive it. Its roots were almost completely rotted (kept
How to plant cymbidiums in the ground?
QuestionI have been told that it is possible to plant cymbidiums in the ground. Many experts advise against it and say they will never flower. Is there a secret? Can I dig a large hole, fill with o
QuestionHello, I live in Miami Beach and have always had orchids hanging from baskets under my large mango tree and coconut palms. I have had good luck and had nice blossoms. For the last several months
QuestionMany thanks for the prompt reply, As this new plant has only 1 short root, 2 approx, should I wait till it has more? If I leave it on the mother plant, will it flower soon, and how often should I feed it no
QuestionHello, I read your answer to Sheri regarding dendrobiums but am still a little bit confused as to what category my orchid falls into (also a gift). I am assuming it would be evergreen due to the
Cymbidium and Phalaenopsis recent purchase
QuestionHi Jim! I am a novice orchid grower and killed many orchid plants. I recently purchased seven cymbidiums for ourtside and two phalaenopsis for inside from a reputable dealer from an orchid show. The leaves a
Cymbidium Orchid Blooms Withering
QuestionDear Jim, My husband just gave me a potted cymbidium orchid plant for Valentines Day.(The color of the blooms is a purple/mauve with some white striations.) It appears to have three bulbs, two of whic
QuestionHi, I recently recieved a dendrobium from some friends who visited Hawaii. The plant did not come with any info on what the name was. I was hoping you might look at the photo (http://forums.gardenweb.com/for
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