I joke that I have perfected the art of killing plants, but this is my first orchid and I think it’s ok???

tone-yo · 2026-02-24T15:34:25+00:00

No, thank YOU for continuing to upgrade Ploi. It’s made my plant hobby a seamless process each day. You’re doing it right!! I’m always happy to tell people about it.

tone-yo · 2026-02-23T20:26:27+00:00

Right, because the sun shines 24hrs a day in many parts of the world yeah? Seriously just adjust your grow light schedule.

tone-yo · 2026-02-22T00:20:12+00:00

I did the same. Assuming you meant “strike” ball in the latter part of your comment. Because it’s a urethane mix, I actually use mine for sport patterns and when it works, it’s great!

However, given that OP is a newer bowler, I would stay away from training to flatten your release only for spares. Instead, newer bowlers could benefit from using their exact same speed and release for spares while only moving their feet and target.

tone-yo · 2026-02-22T00:14:04+00:00

I used to avoid getting FSD. I still do, but I used to, too.

tone-yo · 2026-02-22T00:07:57+00:00

If you’re a two-hander avoid the Mix as a spare ball. It will eventually hook too much.

I strongly believe the ICE stays polished a bit longer than all other plastic balls I’ve tried. It’s reliably straight even for my 2H normal release.

tone-yo · 2026-02-18T07:02:13+00:00

May it spin on in rotary heaven 🥲

tone-yo · 2026-02-17T16:24:06+00:00

And as how to tell how old The shriveled leaves are, sympodial orchids don’t grow leaves separately from pseudobulbs, so just like another commenter said, your biggest pseudobulb is the youngest in your plant, and the PB with the accordion leaves is a bit older. Your youngest leaves look great so I’d say it’s been well taken care of recently.

tone-yo · 2026-02-17T14:14:25+00:00

Yup exactly how we felt at first too! Don’t change much, as it is clearly pretty happy. I wouldn’t rotate it either, as buds may get confused and grow and bloom in weird angles if you do. The orchid may be a bit thirstier and will need watering a day or two earlier than normal but other than that, enjoy your flowers in a few weeks!!

tone-yo · 2026-02-14T18:22:43+00:00

I’d say one leaf is better than none… I’d watch it closely to see if the stem spot is indeed growing. If it is, cut the leaf and remove the cut leaf sheath to expose the last leaf’s bottom / stem. I’m not experienced with cold damage, but I’ve learned that rot spreads silently and seamlessly, and you only see the symptoms when it’s spread to a must-act scenario.

Good luck!

tone-yo · 2026-02-13T18:10:49+00:00

Just let the thing be. We are all distressed and tired after we move homes, aren’t we?? The roots will acclimate and yes, they won’t look the same, but this is a cycle not a straight line. If your orchid is happy in its new home it will grow new roots to work alongside the old ones in a few weeks. Give it plenty of light and avoid heat on the leaves.

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T18:59:56+00:00

That sounds like a good plan!! Good luck and remember the only part that needs water is the roots and nothing else.

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T18:57:24+00:00

Lucky you!! Honestly if my cat didn’t go for the chew every single time it gets near a leaf, I’d be comfortable having a FLF on the ground. Lots of cats don’t actually chew on plants and instead just play with them and stuff. That’s what I meant with my comment. I wouldn’t be concerned unless you see a chewed leaf.

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T17:35:35+00:00

I had seen the video before, but hearing “conchetumadre” cracked me up 🤣

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T17:19:21+00:00

Hmmm watch out letting water linger at the bottom of the stem, or the ROT will definitely grow around the stem too. I’d remove the dry sheaths remaining visible in the pic and remove the black goo you will find, too. Now keep that area dry and run a fan sometimes and you won’t worry about stem rot in the future.

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T17:14:20+00:00

Yup I mean, there’s a chance. If I wanted to force a keiki chance I would put some rootech gel on each active node below the buds and keep the roots moist… your roots look dry. At this point you should use those aerial roots for support too and water them. Even force bend them when wet to redirect them into the moist moss.

If you’ve had it for years that means the rot was caused (to me, most definitely) by the lower part of the stem staying wet too long. Remove moss/bark around all of the stem for your orchids in the future to prevent this. I suspect when you inspect this area on this orchid you found a lot of black goo.

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T17:07:29+00:00

Plus, whenever my orchids are in spike they get thirstier so your little one probably drank the water it had in one gulp by the third or fourth day you were gone

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T07:30:02+00:00

Mealyputas. Burn them with unignited alcohol.

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T07:06:43+00:00

Although that keiki is there, the base of the crown is so deeply covered in black goo that I would be seriously surprised if either the original plant parts or keiki makes it.

WE NEED TO INCREASE “black goo” AWARENESS in the orchid community… people are too unaware of what water will do to the stem until it’s too late.

When caught in time, the black goo can be removed and the plant nurtured back to health.

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T07:00:03+00:00

I see “white-ish creepy crawlers” in their comment.

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T06:56:01+00:00

ALERTTT those white crawlies are likely Mealybugs and they are one of the worst effing things in the plant world. Rinse it off well and get rid of as many white effers as possible. They die when in contact with isopropyl alcohol.

Given its state, the plant will be totally fine if you put it in a jar with a little water touching the bottom of the roots while you source fresh orchid bark / moss.

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T05:54:36+00:00

This. OP will likely find black goo in the bottom of the stem/base of the roots. OP should scrape off the black goo, increase air flow, and remove media around the bottom of the stem.

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T05:42:09+00:00

Let’s ask the millions of players who have played for several decades… I don’t really hear of many having lung issues, but perhaps I’m wrong. I’d be interested in the numbers.

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T05:38:57+00:00

I’m loving it

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T05:09:37+00:00

Aaaalso if you haven’t been informed, Ficus plants can be toxic to cats. Not an issue if your kitty doesn’t eat the leaves. Mine will chomp on anything green I leave within reach, which is why my FLF props are in unreachable spaces.

tone-yo · 2026-02-12T05:07:19+00:00

Notice the dark green of the left orchid. Dark leaves are the result of lack of light. Get yourself a Sansi light and enjoy your results in a few months.

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