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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-29-2009, 11:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,945
Posted By leen
Thanks everyone! I cut off the spike already so...

Thanks everyone! I cut off the spike already so let's see if the leaves get any better. :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-26-2009, 06:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,945
Posted By leen
Thanks Rosie. So do you think I should cut the...

Thanks Rosie. So do you think I should cut the spike down? is 5 roots even considered a weak phal or still ok? I am very new so I am pretty clueless.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-26-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,945
Posted By leen
No good roots left on phal :(

Hi there,

Awhile ago, the leaves on my phal have gone a bit floppy. it's been weeks and they are still floppy, but i don't think they are getting worse. I had cut off two really floppy leaves...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-22-2009, 02:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,576
Posted By leen
hmmm...good point phearamedusa. dang.

hmmm...good point phearamedusa. dang.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-21-2009, 03:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,576
Posted By leen
it's possible they come from another plant but i...

it's possible they come from another plant but i only have one plant so i have no idea where mine came from. the first one i noticed was inside an unopened bud. it started to shrivel so i cut it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-20-2009, 09:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,576
Posted By leen
thanks cabbo and cam! i feel better knowing...

thanks cabbo and cam! i feel better knowing everyone else has experience these pests at some point, meaning mealies are quite common. i rubbed some alcohol on previously infected areas and when i...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-20-2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,576
Posted By leen
Thanks! you've been very helpful! i will do...

Thanks! you've been very helpful! i will do that and see how it works out.

Yes alcohol can be very irritating, and it dries out the skin so i will keep that i mind with my phal. :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-20-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,576
Posted By leen
Thanks King of Orchid Growing! Okay I will wipe...

Thanks King of Orchid Growing! Okay I will wipe them directly on the bugs. but how do i ensure that I get rid of the eggs (if any) too? Should I spray the plant every few days with alcohol as...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-20-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,576
Posted By leen
Exclamation Mealybugs on my Phal - Help!

I just noticed yesterday there are bugs on my phal. i googled up the images and realized they are mealy bugs. there hasn't been a lot so far, only came across maybe 2 or 3 just sitting on the petals...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-19-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,486
Posted By leen
Thanks King of Orchid Growing! I can't put the...

Thanks King of Orchid Growing! I can't put the root in the pot because it's already grown out of the pot and in order for me to stick it in, i'll have to break it, which i don't want to do. But...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-19-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,486
Posted By leen
Wrinkled Root on Phal

Hi there,

I have a phal that's planted in sphag moss. Just yesterday, I noticed one of the aerial roots turned all wrinkly and dry. I never fully moisten this root, but only spray it with a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-12-2009, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,782
Posted By leen
i cut off all the soft and rotting roots. the...

i cut off all the soft and rotting roots. the remaining ones are firm even though some had dark coloration.

hm. then what could be the cause of the mushy patches on the leaves? coz as u can...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-12-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,782
Posted By leen
Thanks Camille! I didn't know I'm supposed to...

Thanks Camille! I didn't know I'm supposed to rinse the cinnamon off! maybe that's why the leaves have gone mushy too because i have sprinkled some on the leaves as well. :( i will rinse my plant...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-12-2009, 12:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,782
Posted By leen
thanks joann for your quick response! i'm new so...

thanks joann for your quick response! i'm new so lemme see if i can figure out how to post a photo.

http://www.orchidboard.com/community/gallery/data/1292/medium/P10205561.JPG...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-11-2009, 11:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,782
Posted By leen
Dying phal - help!

Hi there,

My phal is dying, with yellow limp and mushy leaves. It begun dying yesterday when a perfectly green leaf fell off! i checked the roots and realized there was mold! so i wiped the...
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