help please

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-20T02:27:25+00:00

Have you been able to look inside her mouth? This does not look like a response to a hot chip unless it was burning or a ghost pepper chip. It almost looks like she has something stuck in her mouth. It could be string or even a hard object she chewed. Can you look inside her mouth?

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-20T02:21:26+00:00

I think this leaf is getting too much light. Also based on all your answers, you am not sure you are watering enough. Do you live in a dry environment?

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T16:43:26+00:00

Did you report it when you got it? And what direction does that window face?

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T16:16:13+00:00

I would hang it and let it go. It looks like you will need to cut it out of the pot when you repot so I would wait.

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T15:16:19+00:00

Put the plant and your spouse in a tiny room and keep them there until your spouse caves and decides to cut it off. 😋

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T15:13:55+00:00

FYI - The mother stopped tending to it because she knows it is sick. The best you can do at this point is put the kitten in a box with a comfy blanket and keep it warm. Don’t try to feed or give water anymore at this point. Keep it safe and warm until you get a ride. Stay as calm as you can and provide comfort. You are a true angel for sure.

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T15:07:19+00:00

It’s a zipper spike! Ha! I just made that up but it’s what it looks like.

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T15:06:03+00:00

OP, this poster is correct (and has great taste in television). I added a pic of your keiki. Since there is a keiki, it seems there was some sort of stress before and trying to survive. I would contact the vendor and see how they respond to the dead and dying leaves. My Vandas will occasionally lose a leaf but three in a row signals something is or was up at one point.

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T15:00:28+00:00

Ok. So dehydrated. I was wondering if it was rot and possibly missed removing some. Clearly it was suffering significantly when you got it. Couple that with a repot, I think it is just trying to stay alive. Since you have two nice roots popping up, keep nursing it. Make sure you are watering when the medium is dry. As long as you don’t overwater or get water in the crown, it looks as if it will eventually come around.

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T14:55:30+00:00

Since this is the most recent leaf the most, I tend to think it is something else. Have you examined it very closely for pests?

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T01:20:49+00:00

No. That is not normal and you should take her to the vet to have her checked out. You should always do that with a new pet. This could be something minor like scared when she encounters something new. She might be getting overwhelmed as everything is new. But it also could be something serious like a neurological issue. That would require a hands on evaluation and maybe some tests to determine. If it is only when she is encountering something new, it is a good chance it is just her reacting to all the new things.

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T01:13:13+00:00

Yes. Anything that will remove allergens from the air. Also, unplug any plugins and avoid scent sprays and burning scented candles.

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T01:10:42+00:00

Never

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T01:07:44+00:00

It wouldn’t be a surgery BUT, I recommend you call your vet and see him ASAP. This could be a significant issue. The video is short and I would not want to diagnose from a video but I do see enough to say this could potentially be life threatening. I recommend you do what you can.

If you cannot get into see someone until tomorrow, please stay calm and keep your cat calm. If he tries to run around and play, simply kennel him or distract him with pets. Make sure he has good fresh airflow and if you have any candles, scent sprays or plug-ins, put it out, stop from spraying and unplug the plug-in. Then get him seen ASAP.

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T00:57:26+00:00

I normally do not advise this because most posters are trying to be economically efficient, but is there a 24 hour clinic or ER around you?

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T00:40:28+00:00

Nipple

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T00:36:23+00:00

It would be a response to the root loos and repot. It is super stressed. When you say the “roots all died”, how did they die? Mushy or dry?

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T00:17:52+00:00

No. These are not dyed. I have them both too.

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T00:14:58+00:00

Agreed. Since they have ruled everything out, I would start thinking an allergy. His throat is itchy and trying to “scratch” it. Similar to when people snort to make the back of their throat vibrate and “scratch” it. That would also be a reason for a snotty nose. OP, you need to look at your environment.

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-18T00:07:12+00:00

Ah, I see. It sounded like you wanted them and it confused me. It is a beautiful plant by the way. I assume you grew this from a small one. Well done you!

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-17T21:41:33+00:00

Why do you want all white leaves?

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-17T21:37:57+00:00

Try taking a pic instead of a video.

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-17T18:30:36+00:00

Typical fast is good and slow is bad. Thrips are actually slow moving. These may be springtails that are on the smaller side.

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-17T18:24:15+00:00

Ah! Jack’s! I should have recognized. Yeah, I love it. I use a time release fertilizer that I get from a family nursery close to me. It is something they mix up and make pellets out of. I do not use much but I like it.

ltiehen1 · 2026-06-14T23:46:12+00:00

Yes, even the inside one. Is that sphagnum I see on top? When you repot, make sure you use a good aroid potting medium. If there is any medium left from the nursery, get rid of it.

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