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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    February 6, 2014
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    These actually sound like they may be roots (hard to tell for sure without a picture - if you want to send a picture, feel free to attach it by replying to the answer notification email you get). Some orchids grow aerial roots. This article will explain more about them:
    http://www.justaddiceorchids.com/Just-Add-Ice-Orchid-Blog/bid/86870/Orchid-Care-What-are-Air-Roots

    That being said, if you don't think they are aerial roots, they would be flower spikes. Leaves develop looking like leaves from the beginning.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 11, 2014
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    From the pictures and its foliage, it looks like a Phalaenopsis orchid, also known as moth orchid. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/phalaenopsis-orchid-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 3, 2014
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    Nikki on
    March 6, 2014
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    This plantlet is called a keiki. This article will help you with seperating it from the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-keiki-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    March 18, 2014
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    Orchid flowers can last 2 or 3 months, but they do eventually die. Pull off the dead or dying flowers, but don't cut the flower stem unless it's brown and dry looking; sometimes orchids send a new flower spike off an older spike. Most common orchids will take several months to a year before they flower again, but their care is simple, and it's a thrill when they flower again. This article will give you a start on good care for your orchid. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    March 21, 2014
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    Many orchid species typically flower only once a year. You need to look for information specific to the type of orchid you have; meanwhile, this article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/make-orchid-bloom.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 21, 2014
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    The sticky substance along with the poor growth seems to point towards a possible pest problem. Orchids are occasionally affected by mealybugs, scale, and aphids. We prefer to treat pest issues with neem oil, as it is quite effective. Here is more information on using neem oil as well as links for the insect pests which may be affecting your plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm

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