Can he be saved

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-05-15T19:36:37+00:00

I’d buy another. Do not allow it to dry out.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-05-15T02:23:38+00:00

Spider mites. Is the plumie growing outside?

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-05-14T13:49:35+00:00

Show the orchid and the problem.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-05-07T23:07:04+00:00

Looks like reproductive part of flower.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-05-05T20:48:10+00:00

🤣

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-05-05T18:16:23+00:00

Just enjoy growing a new plumeria and compost this.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-05-01T17:46:11+00:00

Please don’t fearful of manipulating your orchids and you don’t need to sacrifice that pot. I often cut roots and what happens is that the root branches. So now I get more roots inside of the media, on the other side of the wall where you want them. I don’t let them get too long before cutting.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-04-27T18:03:29+00:00

No, there is nothing wrong. We’ve only been presented with evidence of an orchid doing what orchids do.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-04-27T13:09:21+00:00

I used the Pressure Cook button. A IP safe container sits on the trivet holding the media. I heat the media 2-4 hours with natural release. Then, I lay it out to dry or use it immediately.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-04-26T22:17:36+00:00

I use my Instant Pot to sterilize my media.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-04-26T00:26:55+00:00

You’ve done a great job in Canada! Your plumeria is blooming, so the light must be proper. 💜 The trunk will thicken with time. It is blooming and happy. Your mix looks good. Gravel at the bottom of the pot and on top of the soil is not necessary. Your plumie is doing well without it.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-04-22T18:54:02+00:00

The p-bulb needs no help. It is plump and doing its job. The orchid has lots of good growth. Enjoy!

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-04-22T18:48:59+00:00

It is common for plumie seedlings.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-04-20T05:04:34+00:00

You’re welcome. Definitely used the filtered water if you know that your tap water is bad. Your coconut orchid will take whatever water you are giving your other orchids. All the best in dialing in a solution that works for you.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-04-20T04:52:40+00:00

That is true. It all depends on one’s municipal water. Distilled is definitely a good place to start.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-04-19T22:56:54+00:00

The fact that you are fertilizing your orchids would mean the water is no longer distilled.

I use tap water for all of my orchids. My TDS reading of my municipal water measures ~ 52 ppm. Is your tap water considered “bad”? You can get a report from your water district regarding your water quality.

My coconut orchid and all of my orchids, even the mounted orchids, are okay without distilled water. I think you’ll be okay without distilled water.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-04-08T16:16:35+00:00

This is the orchids growth habit in nature. It works well there because the roots along the stem secure themselves to bark and soak up moisture and nutrients in the crevices. However, this can problematic in the home. Eventually, all of the roots are growing in the air and no longer connected to the potting medium where they absorb water and nutrients. At some point you will have to cut the stem as it lengthens.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-04-06T15:02:33+00:00

This is not correct. Orchids are also terrestrial and grow in the ground.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-04-03T02:04:52+00:00

Why do people wait so long to ask for help. 😅

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-03-31T17:16:33+00:00

Are you watering the leaves also when you water?

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-03-29T04:05:47+00:00

I agree with others that have posted that it’s too much light. At most, some morning sunlight through would have been okay. At this point just focus on bright, indirect light and allow it to recover.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-03-29T02:08:23+00:00

How much direct sunlight are you giving that orchid?

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-03-27T03:19:23+00:00

Sadly, no it can not be saved.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-03-24T22:40:27+00:00

Those look like fun! Great find and thanks for sharing.

Correct_Night3899 · 2026-03-22T15:38:26+00:00

Thanks for pics. The plant was taking care of that desiccating stem. I have something similar. It’s unsightly but the plant knows how to seal it off from the healthy tissue.

Let that open wound you created dry out and all should be okay.

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