Many thanks. A la… Anyone who knows kindly respond. I’m going to try a humdifer as I have been trying to save some orchids that I bought cheap that need some extra care and loving. Anna, Hello, I have 4 Phals that have wrinkled leaves. There were still healthy roots. Pictured below are the healthy roots of a cattleya orchid. it came with a pot of 4’’ and potted in sphagnum moss from the store. If your orchid hasn’t bloomed in over a year, it may need more light. If absolutely necessary I’m willing to break apart the kokedama and repot (even though I love the look of it! Is there anything else I should do other than the wool rock? Do not tug or cut them off. It had two blooms this year, but neither bloomed. Great question! I will try your suggestions and see how it goes. Best, Over time, they can look very wonky. Here is a link on how to pot orchids and another on how to water. If I cut them off, how and where do I do this? I hear lots of different things about how to keep them healthy but never seems to work for mine. I left the firm dark roots though. I’ve heard about water therapy, but since I haven’t tried it, I can’t recommend it. Is it not getting enough moisture? If they are limp, they are overwatered. Increasing air circulation will help prevent disease. Barbara, Is there anyone getting identical rss problem? What roots were left were brown and dried out so I clipped them off. It sound like you had a keiki, a baby orchid, that yellowed at the base and fell off. What does it mean when leaves turn yellow? How often? It may be that your orchid simply needs more light. Ignoring the plant's cues: Orchids are pretty good about telling you what they need. Phals like warm temperatures (70-80F / 21-27C) for most of the year with a few weeks of intermediate temperatures (55-60F / 13-16C). I have found that adding a couple of cubes of wool rock to phalaenopsis orchid potting mix helps keep the potting mix from drying out too quickly. Guess why I know so much about this cycle? For example, the new leaves may grow larger than older leaves. Most dendrobium orchids with noticeable and established scale infestations cannot be saved and must be destroyed. Let me know if there is any specific information you need that you can’t find on my site. What can/should i do with this? Mary, I can fold the leaves now, earlier they were firm. Hello Anna. Below we will walk through some common causes of yellowing orchid leaves and what, if anything, you should do about them. Thank you. However, you might want to pot right away to check out the condition of the roots. If the roots do not display the above symptoms of root rot, then I would guess the orchid is underwatered (which causes floppy leaves too). If the roots are in good shape, then you don’t need to worry about the leaves. Thank you for those pics and your advice. I live in somewhat a tropical climate with good humidity. This is what has worked for me. Thanks for reaching out. The good news is that since the new leaves are standing up, firm and healthy, the orchid is now being properly watered. I’m so sorry to hear your orchids suffered bud blast! It sounds like overall your orchids are doing well. Thanks for your help! Your indoor temperature 20-25 C is great for growing most orchids. Now it is growing several new pseudobulbs, so don’t give up on it. They’re in my bathroom window sill in clear pots so they’re not lacking sunlight and my window is frosted so they are protected from direct light. It will take some time for your Dendrobium to adapt to its new environment. Orchid roots exposed … Hi Anna, Here is a link with more info on orchid roots to help you know when to water. I correct it by turning the plant and letting the sun rays straightened it back up. 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