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Old 07-27-2021, 08:13 PM
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So I've had my Phalaenopsis since February. I was having some issues with some roots a few months ago and blooms started to drop so I repotted on May 28th--I use the Phalenopsis Monterey Dark Imperial Orchid mix from rePotme (mixture of bark, sphagnum moss, sponge rock, and hydroton) I also started using a fertilizer from rePotme as well. Since then I've noticed new growth in some of the aerial roots, as well as the leaf in the center! Today I noticed there's a tiny new leaf growing inside of that one!
Right now i'm watering it every couple weeks or so, and today was watering day. After I watered I noticed a few tiny white bugs crawling around the bark that I've never noticed before. I, of course frantically start researching to see what they are.. They move quickly, white/sliverish, and as I was staring at my orchid trying to get a picture of one, one jumped out of the pot onto my counter. I tried to get good pictures of it, and show what my orchid roots look like. Upon my research I THINK they might be springtails?? Apparently they're harmless and I shouldn't worry about them? I wanted to get a confirmation from someone who may be more experienced. Are these springtails?? Thank you for any responses in advance!
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