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  • 11-06-2016 2:15pm
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    Talula_d
    Registered Users Posts: 305 ✭✭


    So i received an orchid as a present a few weeks ago, and while its flowering beautifully im worried its dying! The leaves are not as strong as they were when i got it plus the roots are not all green, the edges of the leaves are turning yellow in parts, is there anything i can do or give to this plant to revive it? Any advice appreciated


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    Oldtree
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    If you post a picture it would be better. Did you pot them on?

    I keep my orchids out of direct sunlight and water with rain water only from the bottom of the pot, with a tray underneath so they dont dry out.
    I feed with a organic liquid fertilizer infrequently.


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    Talula_d
    Registered Users Posts: 305 ✭✭Talula_d


    Oldtree wrote: »
    If you post a picture it would be better. Did you pot them on?

    I keep my orchids out of direct sunlight and water with rain water only from the bottom of the pot, with a tray underneath so they dont dry out.
    I feed with a organic liquid fertilizer infrequently.
    I have attached a couple of photos, i repotted it into the pot the florist had recommended for it, ive only really sprayed it with water as i was told not to over water it.


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    looksee
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    Those orchids are the easiest thing to look after. Its fine, don't worry about it. Occasionally a leaf will turn completely yellow - usually one at the bottom, I just cut them off. Mine stand in a sunny west facing kitchen window, I water them occasionally, when I think of it, not too much. They reward me by producing gorgeous sprays of flowers that last for a couple of months or more, then the flowers die off, and eventually produce another spray or six, a couple of times a year. Don't be too enthusiastic about repotting them, they are happier a bit overcrowded. I don't think I have ever repotted any of mine.


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    dathi
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    the roots in the last photo look as if they are too dry try increasing watering as it is very hot and dry at the moment i plunge the pots into a basin of water for a few minutes and then let them drip dry once a week this is a picture of one of my orchids phychopsis kalihi which is in flower at moment


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    Mfwic_47
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    I live in the west of Mayo. I'm buying a greenhouse and plan on heating the beds then placing my dormant orchids there until they are ready to shoot.

    I retired 4-5 years ago from working in S. Florida. I had various species in the trees, patio lattice work, porch, everywhere. There I could treat them with a sort of benevolent nonchalance. Here it's a totally different ball game! I don't see Encycliae/Dendrobiae/Vandae thriving as they did in a wet/dry monsoon climate. This will be more like a project.

    I have a few Phals & Dens now in bay windows. I'd like to get some Encycliae but I went to a site called something like Species specific but it appears to be dead.


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    dathi
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    Mfwic_47 wrote: »
    I have a few Phals & Dens now in bay windows. I'd like to get some Encycliae but I went to a site called something like Species specific but it appears to be dead.

    http://www.orchideeen-shop.nl/eng-resultaat.php?p=4&merkid=40%20&merknaam=SPECIAL%20OFFERS%20&sorteren=1

    european site


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