How to save my orchid?
Login
User Name
Password   


Registration is FREE. Click to become a member of OrchidBoard community
(You're NOT logged in)

menu menu

Sponsor
Donate Now
and become
Forum Supporter.

How to save my orchid?
Many perks!
<...more...>


Sponsor
 

Google


Fauna Top Sites
Register How to save my orchid? Members How to save my orchid? How to save my orchid? Today's PostsHow to save my orchid? How to save my orchid? How to save my orchid?
LOG IN/REGISTER TO CLOSE THIS ADVERTISEMENT
Go Back   Orchid Board - Most Complete Orchid Forum on the web ! > >
 
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #28  
Old 06-09-2022, 07:43 PM
Roberta's Avatar
Roberta Roberta is offline
Super Moderator
 

Join Date: Jun 2008
Zone: 10a
Location: Coastal southern California, USA
Posts: 14,271
How to save my orchid? Female
Default

Skip the Superthrive. I had a problem with mutated flowers after using if for about a year. If you want a root stimulant, Kelpak/Kelpmax is gentle, use as directed, it is good stuff. But those roots look good, they probably don't need any particular treatment.

If it is still losing weight, the bottom of the pot is probably pretty wet. You want the moss to be damp (not crispy) but not soggy. I'd wait another day or so. but it doesn't look overly wet - there's lots of air. As the root dries, it will turn white. That is the spongy coating called velamin, which helps the roots store water. When the root is wet, it will be green - the roots do have chlorophyll. If the roots are turning white, that is another indication that it is getting to be time to water soon. So I'd say maybe tomorrow or the next day for water.
__________________
Orchids teach patience!

Roberta's Orchids (visit my back yard)

See what orchid species are blooming in Southern California(New page for MAY 2025)

Last edited by Roberta; 06-09-2022 at 07:47 PM..
Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks

Tags
ago, leaves, root, roots, weeks


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Please help me to save my orchid bdelfiero Beginner Discussion 4 06-03-2023 03:08 PM
Desperate to save mature Phal orchid Ellzeena Beginner Discussion 21 04-06-2020 12:25 PM
We Need More Orchid Celebrities epiphyte78 Advanced Discussion 1 01-03-2014 06:25 AM
Ghost Orchid Advice PLEASE!!!! Anything helps .. (Dendrophylax Lindenii) hcastil3 Beginner Discussion 62 07-02-2013 12:57 PM
HELP SAVE THE AMERICAN ORCHID SOCIETY GARDEN! nodosakid Orchid Lounge 1 03-12-2009 10:59 PM

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:53 AM.

© 2007 OrchidBoard.com
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.37 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Clubs vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.