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- Q.Orchid Plant About To Rebloom - The stock containing several areas that looked like it was about to bloom was accidentally broken off the main plant. ...
- Q.Orchids - An orchid expert told me all orchid seeds are like dust, but I got some seeds from eBay and they ...
- Q.Orchid Care - My orchid seems to have sprouted another stem, as well as lots of roots. I know I'm going to have ...
- Q.Orchids - I have been recently gifted 3 orchids a few weeks ago, and I am wondering if there is something wrong ...
- Q.Orchid - Do I need to cut off end flower to rebloom?
- Q.Do Orchids Need Pruning - A couple of petals have dried out, so I wondered if, like other flowers, they need cutting away.
- Q.Orchids - Something wrong with my orchid. The roots are turning black, but the leaves look healthy and a new leaf is ...
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michellezwickl52 on
August 30, 2016
glenwood springs, co 81601Q.orchid plant about to rebloom
The stock containing several areas that looked like it was about to bloom was accidentally broken off the main plant. Is there any way to salvage this stem?
Answered by
Alisma on
August 31, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Depending on the type of orchid, it may be possible to root the broken stem and grow it into a new plant. Check this article on rooting cuttings. You can try the procedure with or without rooting hormone:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm
However, some orchids grow from rhizomes, and if the broken portion does not contain a piece of rhizome, it will not survive. In that case, focus on the main plant.
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- Asked by
atemi on
September 26, 2016
durham ukQ.orchids
An orchid expert told me all orchid seeds are like dust, but I got some seeds from eBay and they were nothing like dust. Are all orchid seeds like dust, please? If not, what are the exceptions? Many thanks. Regards. Colin
- Answered by
Alisma on
September 26, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Is it possible you were sent the pods? The pods are larger and have various shapes.
All orchid seeds are tiny, but some might not be described as dust-like. Vanilla is the orchid with the largest seeds, and vanilla seeds are about the size of a poppy seed. If the seeds you were sent are larger than that, they are not orchids.
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Viki B on
September 27, 2016
KT19 9UHQ.Orchid care
My orchid seems to have sprouted another stem, as well as lots of roots. I know I'm going to have to re-pot but is there anything I can do to encourage the new stem to flower?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 28, 2016A.It looks like your Orchid is just finishing flowering on the one stem. Generally when the Orchid is done blooming it will need a rest or dormant period.
You can trim or prune away the spent flower stem and wait to see if the new stem produces any flowers.
Here are some links with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/repotting-orchid-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-care-after-blooms-drop.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
rathodbiijal on
October 3, 2016
londonQ.Orchids
I have been recently gifted 3 orchids a few weeks ago, and I am wondering if there is something wrong with them but unable to figure out to give the right care to them. I have placed them on my window pane where they get a little bit of early morning sunshine. Two of them have got this white spot on the leaf and one has still got flowers on it but the leaves are not standing up straight and have become rubbery. Please help me save them. thank you all. Regards BIjal
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 5, 2016A.Here are some articles to refresh you on the care of Orchids.
The white spots could be Mealybug.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/make-orchid-bloom.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/common-orchid-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
mantruong1 on
October 4, 2016Q.orchid
Do I need to cut off end flower to rebloom?
- Answered by
Alisma on
October 5, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Here's how to care for an orchid after blooming and promote reblooming:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-care-after-blooms-drop.htm
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Anonymous on
October 9, 2016Q.do orchids need pruning
A couple of petals have dried out, so I wondered if, like other flowers, they need cutting away.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 9, 2016A.Yes, Orchids can be pruned. Keep in mind that some orchids have specific pruning needs.
Always use clean tools when working with your orchids.Here is a link to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/how-to-prune-an-orchid.htm
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rathodbiijal on
October 10, 2016
londonQ.orchids
Something wrong with my orchid. The roots are turning black, but the leaves look healthy and a new leaf is coming too. Please, can someone help me what to do next: 1) Why roots are turning black? 2) The buds are not opening. 3) What has infected them? 4) Do I need to fertilize them? 5) The color of the flowers is fading. 6) Why does it have a white hole/spot on the leaf, nothing below the leaf? Thank you all for your help. Regards.
- Answered by
Alisma on
October 11, 2016
Certified ExpertA.1)-3) If the black spots on roots are also mushy, this could be a root rot caused by overwatering. It can be corrected by watering less. If they are not mushy, they could be a toxicity issue: orchids can be sensitive to some chemicals and salts in tap water which can build up over time. Rainwater if available (or purified water) can help.
4) This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/tips-on-fertilizing-orchids.htm
5) This is natural as the flowers age.
6) The spot on the leaf could be from physical damage. It is small so it shouldn't harm the plant, but the hole won't close.Was this answer useful?00
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