Awesome , Jeff! Can't wait to see what it blooms!

Thank you Lindsey !! For me this is neat stuff....I have a few other new growths on a couple plants I need help identifying ..Once we get rid of this rain I will snap some photos....I see new growth on the Vanda and I have something shooting out of one of my Catelaya's...Photos coming soon....

Yikes!, indeed!

Yay, way to grow Jeff, and those Den flowers usually last for a very long time, too. But do stay under cover when you hear thunder! We've had roofers on my neighbor's house yesterday and today - luckily not much lightening around yet but wow, are they taking chances or what?

Thank you Elaine !! Yes we were not having much Lightning either...It was a freak bolt and a huge thunder boomer..I high tailed it pretty quick...It's pretty soggy here just a bunch of rain and hardly a breeze at all...

Hi all!

I have this Dancing Lady that has it's newest p-bulb up and out of the media, (currently blooming, so I won't be doing anything immediately.) All of the roots you see in the pic, are from this particular bulb. But I'm thinking that when it's done, I should/could cut this bulb off? And repot on it's own? Or should I just re-pot, as is, and gently work those roots down into the new media? What would you do with it?

Hm, Tara you *could* but I don't think I *would* do anything about that except gently 'guide' those roots downwards so they will eventually attach to the bark or the pot. Seems that my Oncs and others that have that style of pb's like to be crowded together in a group like that. There's lots of room in that pot for more pb's, too.

Don't forget, orchids are not like other plants and they absolutely don't need their roots to be covered up. Those are very happy roots and a good looking plant you've got there. I'd advise you not to mess with success there. But let's see what others think??

I have Oncidiums and Dendrobiums with lots of those white roots up in the air and I just let them be. It just seems to be what they do.

Jim

Well, I had considered just letting it be...My one concern was with the Onc., and Den.'s, with they're "finer" roots, that they might like their roots being kept a bit moister. But if this seems to be a common thing with them, then I'll just let well enough alone... Maybe increase my misting a bit more.

Yeah, it does seem to be pretty happy, and lots of room for more bulbs! I'll try to gently guide some of the roots, but, I will leave it be!
Much appreciate you sharing opinions!

@PlantNut/Deb asks

I'm not sure if this is where I should post this if not please let me know. I am trying to rescue this orchid but not sure what kind it is or what requirements it has so before I try repotting it I wanted to make sure I'm doing the best thing for it. Should it be inside or out. I live in Alabama but also have a sun room I could put it in. We've only had moth orchids we've been successful with so far. Thank you for any information you can provide. Deb



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I moved this post from the October thread, hope this is ok!

It looks like a small start of a Dendrobium. In general I would probably use a much smaller pot and eventually place it into full sun. If it is warm enough outside, I would pick a nice protected spot with good ventilation and let it get used to the sun. if you move it into your sun room, get it used to good bright light. Don't over water, just water when dry.

Thanks so much Ursula! I've repotted and moved to sun room. Looking forward to seeing how it does. Its wonderful to have a specific name so I can research it better.

Yes, get a small clay orchid pot. It will die if over potted like that and never use a pot that doesn't breath. They also do well in small plastic baskets.

Jim

Got a couple Catt. leaves here that are showing some mottling of color. I'm not sure what to think of it...Could this be a problem creeping up?


Thanks in advance for any and all opinions/suggestions

Jim @hawkarica, what do you think? I have a couple of leaves here too with a similar pattern. I always thought it was caused by something partially shading the leaf? Or fertilizer not quite reaching the whole leaf?

I have a (black and white) handout from Dr. McMillan's talk at the Tamiami show earlier in the year about Orchid Diseases..could it be Pseudocercospora leaf spot? If so , the treatment would be Thiophanate methyl, Azoxystrobin, Dithane, Fungo or Clearys 3336.. another black and white photo that looks similar is of chemical stress..I'll have to dig out the DVD that he gave me with the color photos on it!

At first glance, it looks like a mineral deficiency. I don't have my books here to confirm it but will be home around midnight tomorrow night and will look it up. Meanwhile, check your fertilizer and get some magnesium ready.

Jim

Thank you Ursula, Lindsey, and Jim. I will be patiently awaiting your recommendation!

I have been looking at the AOS publication "Orchid Pests and Diseases" and still believe the problem is nutritional. I suggest using a well balanced fertilizer that contains nitrogen, calcium and magnesium. Apply it once a week on the day before you water. Many of us also add some magnesium to our watering routine. I think this will clear up your uneven color pattern.

Jim

Thanks, Jim!