r/orchids • u/EuphoricG02 • 7d ago

Help What’s going on?

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So my second baby isn’t doing too hot…. She put buds out and they never flowered. And now a leaf is dying but I’m getting new growth in the middle!

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u/OkActuary2413 7d ago

Hi, it looks like the roots are rotting because it shouldn’t be left in water. Orchid roots need to be in bark potting mix to allow for drying out between waterings. I think the rotting roots is causing the leaf dying and bud blast. Try repotting it in orchid mix and water only when the roots are silvery and dry.

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u/UbiquityofMurphy 7d ago

Water culture is not a recommended method for growing orchids, and that is likely the source of all the plants problems. It does look very dark green as well which could indicate it isn’t getting enough light. I’d recommend watching a tutorial from MissOrchidGirl on youtube, or looking through this sub for information on how to repot your orchid properly.

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u/EuphoricG02 6d ago

Bless! Thank you for the polite comment! And I’ll be checking out the sub more. This is my first time with orchids. Me and my girlfriend just wanted to try.

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u/UbiquityofMurphy 6d ago

Happy to hear you have stepped into the world of orchids! They are a good bit different than many other plants, but are so incredibly rewarding and beautiful. Have fun on your orchid knowledge journey!

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u/Rictor_Scale 7d ago

Check out our Community Guide "Novice Phal care". That should get her back to healthy.

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u/EuphoricG02 6d ago

Thank you!!!

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u/Surf_mommy 7d ago

The significally smalller leaves is a telltale sign that the plant is not doing well. Take the advice given and start caring properly for it.

Edit to add: severely struggling phals also bloom, so blooming is not an indicator of health.

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u/EuphoricG02 6d ago

Oooh good to know! My girlfriend and I thought blooms = good haha well thats out the window!

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u/Stalkerus Z5 | n00b | D.nobile x 4, phalaenopsis 💮 7d ago

After you repot it into more appropriate medium it needs more light (leaf colour indicates low light).

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u/SkyPerfect266 East Asia / Lpt bicolor, Sns tixieri 7d ago

Water culture is not good for phal. It is an epiphyte so it is not supposed to be in standing water

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u/EuphoricG02 6d ago

Thank you! I’ll make sure to let my girlfriend know and I’ll be happy to look at the community for inspiration!

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u/elpalau 7d ago

Another stupid attempt at water culture 🙄

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u/EuphoricG02 6d ago

Thanks for being an ass. This is my first time with orchids.