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Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-23-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,071
Posted By Phalaenoptics
This makes a lot of sense to me. Instead of...

This makes a lot of sense to me. Instead of trying to micromanage superficial problems, try to give the orchid the best environment so that it can defend itself against potential ills.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-23-2021, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,071
Posted By Phalaenoptics
I think this is a great idea, and I definitely...

I think this is a great idea, and I definitely plan to try it on my next repot.

Do you mist the roots between the days? How do you prevent them from drying out? (It can get pretty dry in my home)
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-22-2021, 08:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,606
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Hi Ray! I love this thread. I just wanted to ask...

Hi Ray! I love this thread. I just wanted to ask about specific root structures so I understand what I'm looking at.

In regards to phalaenopsis roots, the velamen is the outermost tissue on the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-22-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,071
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Thanks, SP! This is exactly the type of...

Thanks, SP!

This is exactly the type of discussion I was hoping for haha.

I wanted to say - I don't use hydrogen peroxide or cinnamon on my orchid roots, in case that wasn't clear. I have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-22-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,071
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Actually, the whole root can continue after the...

Actually, the whole root can continue after the fracture point! From what I've seen, phalaenopsis roots can and do naturally grow and segment. Look at any phal root that is squeezing itself out of a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-22-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,071
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Question Using glue to seal fractures on phalaenopsis roots?

Has anyone ever heard of using glue to seal fractures on phal roots? Or what would be your recommended method?

The reason why some people put cinnamon on their orchid roots is because they:
1.)...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-22-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,697
Posted By Phalaenoptics
I just want to say, thank you for your cat @SP...

I just want to say, thank you for your cat @SP and this adorable method of "stressing" the vanilla plant. He is really trying to help!

I wonder if one could also stress the vanilla plant by...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-19-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,651
Posted By Phalaenoptics
@shadeflower thank you for your insight! I do...

@shadeflower thank you for your insight! I do always try to look at the overall health of the plant and troubleshoot any potential problems. I enjoy looking over all my plants daily just to make sure...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-19-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Yes...they're usually made of corn. My cat loves...

Yes...they're usually made of corn. My cat loves white cheddar cheesy poofs and will also go after corn-based packing peanuts because they look and cronch the same.😂

Needless to say he's not...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-19-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,554
Posted By Phalaenoptics
I did have a Repotme orchid mix ( classic...

I did have a Repotme orchid mix ( classic phalaenopsis mix) but it's actually performed really well for me. My mold issues started when I used a different bark medium from Amazon because I wanted to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-19-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Wow @shadeflower I've never seen packing peanuts...

Wow @shadeflower I've never seen packing peanuts as substrate, that's so interesting! Does it hold on to water well/how often do you usually water?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-19-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,651
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Question: is it normal for a phalaenopsis orchid...

Question: is it normal for a phalaenopsis orchid to drop a leaf that's not a bottom-most leaf? 🤔 I had this happen to 2 of my phals and I'm still trying to think what it could be. It was a leaf that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-19-2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Hi there! It would be good to look at some...

Hi there! It would be good to look at some pictures of orchid roots and phalaenopsis orchid structures so you can figure out what you're looking at.

On a phalaenopsis orchid, the roots are...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 07-17-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,970
Posted By Phalaenoptics
I really like this method and I definitely plan...

I really like this method and I definitely plan to implement it from now on! I think in the past I've been too hasty to pot it back up immediately. Letting it heal is smart.
Forum: Potting & Repotting 07-16-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,970
Posted By Phalaenoptics
I just want to add, yellow or whitish roots...

I just want to add, yellow or whitish roots inside the pot are normal! They are that color because they have not been exposed to light, and therefore have not had the chance to photosynthesize. If...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-10-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,115
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Thank you everyone! I have a lot to learn about...

Thank you everyone! I have a lot to learn about ferts and supplements (and a lot of experimentation ahead of me, I'm sure)

I appreciate everyone's sage advice. :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-10-2021, 03:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,115
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Thank you for the tip about Calcium, ES! I...

Thank you for the tip about Calcium, ES!

I bought some of Bill's Best fertilizer and Plant Potion #9, from here: Collections – Bulbophyllums.com (https://bulbophyllums-com.myshopify.com/products)...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-10-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,115
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Thanks for all your help, Roberta! I definitely...

Thanks for all your help, Roberta! I definitely learned so much today!

I've got a pH tester I have yet to put to use (since I wanted to get good at growing the plants first) but now I see some...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-10-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,115
Posted By Phalaenoptics
I am in New England, in a Massachusetts suburb....

I am in New England, in a Massachusetts suburb. I've looked up our city's water report in the past but it mentioned nothing about water hardness.

However, I assumed it was hard because of how it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-10-2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,115
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Question Watering with dehumidifier water? Hard tap water questions

Hi all!

My tap water is very hard. While my phals are growing happily, I would like to be better to them - especially if in the future I might want plants that require mineral-free water.

I do...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-10-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,597
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Thank you for this post, K-Sci! This is something...

Thank you for this post, K-Sci! This is something I've been wondering a lot myself. I am excited to see this discussion.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-09-2021, 09:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,554
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Hi all! Thank you for your replies. They were...

Hi all! Thank you for your replies. They were very informative and helpful!

My diagnostic, now that I have some more experience and knowledge under my belt:

My environment is wildly variable....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-09-2021, 08:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,536
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Thank you for posting an update!! I love seeing a...

Thank you for posting an update!! I love seeing a happy ending!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-04-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,554
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Thank you for your post, Katsucats! I really...

Thank you for your post, Katsucats! I really appreciate it. I'm learning to be okay with a little bit of fuzzy white mold here and there, especially when it would be more of an issue to unpot and...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-01-2021, 09:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,554
Posted By Phalaenoptics
Thank you both for your wisdom and input! ...

Thank you both for your wisdom and input!

@Estacion I like this rule of giving myself 1 repot per year per plant - since so much of the advice out there is too "unpot, look at the roots etc" it's...
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