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theroc1217 07-31-2012 01:15 AM

Bulbophyllum (plumatum) seedling
 
I got the seedling a few weeks ago, and some leaves were a pale green, and others were dark. Is the paleness a bad sign?

I'm wondering if it's too hot (generally 88-98 during the day), or if they dry out too much, or not enough nutrients in the soil.

Is anyone else familiar with Bulbophyllum's?

keithrs 07-31-2012 10:49 AM

When you say "or not enough nutrients in the soil", do you have them in potting soil?

theroc1217 07-31-2012 11:14 AM

No, sphagnum moss.

keithrs 07-31-2012 12:30 PM

These are warm growers.... Are the pale green leaves the newer growths? Is the "pale" green close to yellow or is it more of a bright lighter shade of green?

theroc1217 07-31-2012 12:50 PM

More of a light green than yellow.

CTB 07-31-2012 12:52 PM

newer leaves are usually a couple shades lighter. How much light were they under? try to keep them shaded

keithrs 07-31-2012 01:43 PM

Most likely new growth, but could be a precursor to root problems or too high of light.

theroc1217 10-30-2012 03:21 PM

Update! All the leaves have darkened and the roots are doing fine.


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