[ALJ]

This site is so informative and helpful!! I have been into orchids for about 6 months now since I received one for my birthday. I was intimidated at first, especially after the poor thing died, but now I have become swept away by their beauty. I currently have 1 phal (had three total), three nobile dendrobiums and one cattleya. Most seem to be doing fine except for one of the dendrobiums that I purchased two weeks ago. I've noticed that the leaves are turning yellow and that tends to be normal. HOWEVER four out of seven of the canes are turning yellow and are soft from the bottom. There are blooms and several buds that are opening. I don't know about the roots at this point. I have a couple of pics which I will show after a few more posts. In meantime are there any ideas on what is going on?