happy orchids

[Aniko]

Hi, to everybody

I have two happy orchids - I'm quite sure they are! because they have rich flowers and started new leaves & roots. Actually, one of them just have finished flowering, the other one has fully opened flowers.
Lately, I have noticed something growing at the base of the leaves (at both of the orchids), which seem to be new spikes...Is it possible to start blooming again?!!!or I'm dreaming...

[janet_a]

could be. depends on what kind they are. can you post pictures? (we love pictures. )

yes pics. we need it

[Aniko]

Thanks for answering...I have difficulties in posting my photos but I keep on trying and finding the way.Sorry!!!

what problems are you encountering? post here. i help u solve them. i am not only geek for plants but also geek for IT like gates. haha

oh yah. u are new. so u need to post 15 threads before u can link pics. we just chit chat here until we reach 15. haha

[Aniko]

Wow!!that is the problem...!!!
I'm new in orchids, beginner in computer stuff, and bad in English...hahaha!

[Aniko]

I'm puzzled by this site, it's great but a bit complicated to me...My first answer to you seems to be dissappeared..

[mayres]

keep at it - you will soon find it easy........:-)

[Aniko]

I hope so...Thanks for encouraging.Tagore told me that I have to have 15 threads(?!)to be allowed to post pictures.I need to search this site to find its secrets...

[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

If you have a web shareing site of your own, then you can copy into the post the address for a picture.
http://www.pbase.com/schnitz/orchid_collection
Cynthia, Prescott, AZ

[Aniko]

Cynthia, I'm almost speechless after seeing your collection...BEAUTIFUL!Thank you for sharing it with me.I also have a "collection" on my web site, but the content is different: CLOUDS - as I am a member of the Cloud Appreciation Society... Orchids are a new passion, since I got the first one in February, in Mai the second.Hopefully, their number will grow, though I can't dream about a big collection.
Concerning the new shoots on my two Phalaenopsis, they have the same segmented structure like the stem of the flowers, different from the roots.
What else they could be?
(I'm going to try a new upload..)
Aniko

I find out finally that the upload function does not work!!!hahaha

[jerrymeola]

it is unusual for a Phals to produce new flower stems this time of year as it needs a cool period to set flowers and usually would not have the strength to produce two flower stems this soon. It is probably what we call air roots. Very common and normal after flowering.

[Tess]

Aniko,
One of my Phals is now producing a new flower stem...and it is really hot here!
I will try to post a picture.
Tess

[Aniko]

Hi Tess, we got tropical up here in Connecticut!
Where you posted your picture?... I can't find it.
Are you a beginner or an experienced grower?

[janet_a]

yeah, i've got a little equestris that bloomed very nicely this spring--and is starting another spike. go figure.

i have three more in high bud, but i repotted them in march/april and i suspect that stressed them into blooming again.

[Aniko]

Positively stressing orchids? Interesting...!

(I searched the Gallery to see how looks like an equestris - is very pretty.)

[kiwi_penny]

Originally Posted by Aniko

Hi, to everybody

I have two happy orchids - I'm quite sure they are! because they have rich flowers and started new leaves & roots. Actually, one of them just have finished flowering, the other one has fully opened flowers.
Lately, I have noticed something growing at the base of the leaves (at both of the orchids), which seem to be new spikes...Is it possible to start blooming again?!!!or I'm dreaming...

I have also happy orchids. Normally, my emerald green grows 1 to 2 stems of flowers. Now it has 8 and it's amazing really!

kiwi

[Aniko]

Wow...this is quite a miracle !

[lizmo]

Aniko, I am impressed by the sound of your happy orchids, please tell me how you are caring for them to keep them so happy!

Cynthia, your orchids are AMAZING!

[Aniko]

I do nothing special: I keep them in a bright light next the window facing south, but not direct sun.The room temperature is between 75-78 now in summer, due to air-conditioning we have not much humidity, so I spray daily a little bit the sphagnum moss on the top of the roots to keep them alive.I give plenty of water about once a week when I use an "orchid food".This is a bit different then usually is recommended, is not a balanced one, since it's composition is 19-31-17 not 20-20 20.I put 1/4 teaspoon in a gallon of water ( a light dilution ) as recommended on the label.The brand name is "Schultz".

[lizmo]

That sounds easy enough, I will give it a try and see of I can keep mine alive!

[Aniko]

I'm sure, You can good luck!

[Garnet beauty]

Hi All. I received a dendrobium as a gift and I reall want to keep this one alive. It is flowering, was flowering when received. It is potted in gravel in a plastic pot with holes on the bottom. I have been watering it twice a week with two to three days in betwen each watering. The leaves are turning yellow and dropping off. I lost three leaves last week and another is turning yellow today. What's going on and what can I do?

[Aniko]

I think just watering can not cause a sudden lost of leaves.(I don't know how long you have the plant)
As first step I recommend to check the roots - carefully pull the plant out from the pot to see if they are healthy or rotten. Excessive watering could damage the roots.
After having that "diagnosis" you should start a new thread on this site asking for advice from real experts.They follow all new questions. I'm just a beginner, too. You also can search the previous treads and learn a lot from others experience.
Let me know if you managed to save your precious plant.Good luck.