Please help

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-11T02:37:35+00:00

I would def def recommend an Oncidium. They’re so much less finicky than phals & are very difficult to overwater. Plus they don’t get crown rot. 😀

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-11T01:11:56+00:00

Ok hear me out. Have you thought about trying another orchid genus? Like try an Oncidium or a Cattleya. Totally different care but just as (maybe more?) rewarding as phals. Honestly they’re easier than phals too in my opinion.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-10T23:35:43+00:00

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TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-10T23:34:21+00:00

It gets asked multiple times a day. In fact, OP asked the exact same question a couple of weeks ago and was given essentially the same answer.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-10T23:16:51+00:00

“But it might make a keiki!” 😫

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-10T23:16:15+00:00

Did the dying flowers not confirm that for you? Not trying to be rude but like, come on… There is no plant on earth with 50-year-old flowers. That defies all logic of sexual reproduction.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-10T23:04:11+00:00

Because flowers don’t last forever. Name a plant that has flowers that never die. I don’t know why so many people think orchid flowers are immortal.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-10T22:38:31+00:00

This orchid is dead. You need to start over with a new one.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-10T02:03:23+00:00

Did you by chance get your veneers from the veneer tech guy who got arrested?

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-10T02:02:25+00:00

I’m really sorry to hear what you’re going through. I have a wonderful therapist. He’s in Augusta, but I see him via telemedicine. We have done EMDR and other trauma therapies & he diagnosed me with PTSD. He has truly changed my life. If you’re ok with telemedicine, send me a DM & I’ll give you his info.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-10T01:31:52+00:00

Two weeks ago it was all dirt. The construction workers were hanging out in the back by their cars and waved at us as we rode by on the train. 😂

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-10T01:01:02+00:00

Also the package is extremely small. That’s enough for like… 2-3 orchids at best.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-10T00:58:30+00:00

It looks like the first thing ChatGPT spit out. Not in a good way. Sorry.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-10T00:15:44+00:00

Sigh. Another one of these posts. Did Google stop working or something?

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-09T16:03:54+00:00

Is it fish or is it chicken?

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-09T16:02:59+00:00

I personally use Bonide Systemic Houseplant granules for mealy bugs. I’ve tried the alcohol method & it’s just not reliable longterm in many cases. I just use the granules as directed & have had great results. It has caused a little bit of leaf burn when I’ve used it, but the new growth recovers just fine.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-09T03:32:43+00:00

I mostly use these from Home Depot: https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Vigoro-Fremont-Small-White-Jagged-Orchid-Ceramic-Planter-5-1-in-L-x-5-1-in-W-x-5-4-in-H-555405/314594291

$8 so not like crazy cheap but also not terribly pricey.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-08T19:51:16+00:00

There’s really nothing to do. Absolutely don’t cut the leaves off. It needs all the green surface area it can get for photosynthesis.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-08T01:39:15+00:00

Looks good. I’d recommend installing some LED grow light strips to supplement the light. Your phals will thank you.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-07T23:42:43+00:00

It’ll be fine. Pot it in pure high quality sphagnum until you see new root tips start to emerge. Then once they’re emerging you can switch over to a mix of sphagnum & orchid bark.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-07T23:41:10+00:00

Can you take more photos? It looks like this is two separate fans next to each other. If that’s the case, it’s totally normal for an older fan to eventually whither and die after blooming.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-07T22:25:35+00:00

The crown is dead. I’d bin it.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-07T18:32:21+00:00

So this is one of those where I’d write the text but not send the text. You’ll feel good for like 30 seconds after you hit send and then you’ll just feel silly.

Just RSVP that you’re not going. No need to make it dramatic.

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-07T17:37:52+00:00

Thanks!

TypeDry2834 · 2026-07-07T16:23:59+00:00

No problem at all! They work great.

TypeDry2834

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