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Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-28-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,774
Posted By jen.kirsten
Edges of Phal leaves turning white

Hi all! I recently acquired a lovely phal. that was just finishing it's bloom cycle. All the blooms have fallen off and the spikes are beginning to dry out. I've noticed that all the leaves are...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-17-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 977
Posted By jen.kirsten
Thank you! I'm reading from work this morning so...

Thank you! I'm reading from work this morning so I'll get a pic posted as soon as I can. I didn't add any water yesterday of course :) The plant looks fine with new canes (I now know better than to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-16-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 977
Posted By jen.kirsten
New to Dendrobiums-bloom cycle

Hi guys! I just acquired a Dendrobium and being that I've only had Phals in the past, I have no idea how to care for this one. It has quite a few stalks with healthy leaves and one stalk with...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-10-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 766
Posted By jen.kirsten
Are split leaves okay?

Hey guys, I got a beautiful big Phal as a gift yesterday and it has HUGE leaves. When I was inspecting it, I noticed that one of the leaves is split almost in half. It's still green and no other...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-18-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,178
Posted By jen.kirsten
This is my healthiest plant and it has a lot of...

This is my healthiest plant and it has a lot of leaves including a new leaf growing and was starting to show some new root growth as well. It had two spikes so I cut one to the base and left one...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-17-2013, 01:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,178
Posted By jen.kirsten
Thanks! I cut the spikes today but left about...

Thanks! I cut the spikes today but left about 1/2 inch above the 2nd node to see if I get a secondary spike :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-16-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,178
Posted By jen.kirsten
Question Can I cut spikes with failing blooms?

Hey guys, quick question, my big phal has started to drop flowers (been in bloom since late Septmeber!!) and it's down to about 7 pretty sad looking blooms. They are drying up and getting wrinkly. ...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-30-2013, 03:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,180
Posted By jen.kirsten
Thanks everyone! All of my Phals are rescues...

Thanks everyone! All of my Phals are rescues (except for Big Blue) from the shelves of various stores (Ikea, Lowe's and the little pale pink one came from a grocery store!!) Thanks to everyone's...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-28-2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,180
Posted By jen.kirsten
Some of my Blooms and THANK YOU!

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to post some pictures of my current blooms (January 2013). Never posted any pics of my nice looking plants...just mostly the ones that died and I needed hep with...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-28-2013, 01:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,136
Posted By jen.kirsten
Thanks everyone! I don't think I would have such...

Thanks everyone! I don't think I would have such a healthy plant if it weren't for all the help I got from you guys here on these boards! :) Big thanks!!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-27-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,136
Posted By jen.kirsten
I think the plant is pretty healthy: good firm...

I think the plant is pretty healthy: good firm leaves, no drooping anywhere, no bugs or scale, no rotting roots.

Thank you!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-27-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,136
Posted By jen.kirsten
My Phal is going crazy...

Hi everyone,

I haven't been too active on the boards for a while because everything with my orchids has been going pretty well. Today I noticed something as I was watering my huge Phal. It's had...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-31-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,140
Posted By jen.kirsten
Thank you! Good to know about the leaves, the...

Thank you! Good to know about the leaves, the roots are in good shape. Thanks again!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-31-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,140
Posted By jen.kirsten
Teeny Tiny Mini Phals!

Hi everyone! I recently picked up two itty bitty phals and have some questions.

1) On both plants the top leaves are larger than the bottom leaves and the bottom leaves are starting to turn...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-18-2012, 02:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,386
Posted By jen.kirsten
Quick update: I woke up today to find one of the...

Quick update: I woke up today to find one of the two leaves laying on the ground. Looks like it just fell right off. One leaf left with the point of a new leaf still there. Pushing forward. I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-15-2012, 02:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,167
Posted By jen.kirsten
I cut off the spike tonight, ho hum. It's in a...

I cut off the spike tonight, ho hum. It's in a vase so we'll see what happens. If it saves the plant it will be worth it. It has (had) gorgeous yellow/pink blooms. Try,try again!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-14-2012, 03:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,167
Posted By jen.kirsten
Thank you Bill, I will bid it farewell tomorrow...

Thank you Bill, I will bid it farewell tomorrow...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-14-2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,386
Posted By jen.kirsten
Here is my set up for now: The stem and crown...

Here is my set up for now: The stem and crown have been treated with Hydrogen Peroxide to the point where there is no more fizzing when it's applied. I dusted it with cinnamon and now have the plant...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-12-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,167
Posted By jen.kirsten
Ack!! That thought crossed my mind but I was...

Ack!! That thought crossed my mind but I was trying to avoid it. The largest bud is partly open this morning! Shall I just bid it farewell and snip, snip? I'm not sure where exactly to cut the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-12-2012, 01:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,386
Posted By jen.kirsten
Thank you for all the tips! I was worried...

Thank you for all the tips! I was worried everyone would say to give up! Not giving up on this little one! I have it in a plastic pot with the small bit of moist moss around it and I believe the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-11-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,386
Posted By jen.kirsten
Thank you! I have it under sphag and bag right...

Thank you! I have it under sphag and bag right now and the good news is that the leaves look fine. Perky and not wrinkled. We'll see how it goes!
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-11-2012, 01:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,386
Posted By jen.kirsten
Too late for this Phal?

Hello Advanced Growers, can it be saved? I found this orchid in my boss's office behind a stack of books. Sad state of affairs but there is the point of a new leaf just starting in the center. The...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-11-2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,300
Posted By jen.kirsten
I have it under bag treatment now to hopefully...

I have it under bag treatment now to hopefully increase the humidity. The misting of the leaves is really helpful, I notice they are staying hydrated. Fingers crossed!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-11-2012, 01:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,167
Posted By jen.kirsten
Unhappy New buds with no roots?!

Hi everyone, in my never ending quest to keep an orchid alive I have run across an interesting issue. I have a Phal which I brought home about one month ago. It was packed in soggy moss so I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-09-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,300
Posted By jen.kirsten
Thank you for the advice! Right now I have it in...

Thank you for the advice! Right now I have it in a small bowl sitting on a humidity tray in my bathroom. It will stay warm there and get some light and of course humidity from our showers. I never...
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