Viewing post #1016291 by drdawg

You are viewing a single post made by drdawg in the thread called A great Christmas present!.
Image
Dec 27, 2015 7:05 AM CST
Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)
Bromeliad Vegetable Grower Region: United States of America Tropicals Plumerias Orchids
Region: Mississippi Master Gardener: Mississippi Hummingbirder Cat Lover Composter Seller of Garden Stuff
Chris, if you don't mind, un-pot that one on the center-right, the one with large, but yellow leaves. While it is un-potted, examine the roots and tell me what you see. Examine the undersides of the leaves. Anything of concern there? Then dump out and describe the potting media. Is it loaded with moss? Is the bark broken down? Does it appear to be water-retentive? Are the drainage holes large and open?

If I had orchids that looked like this, I would be very concerned. So much yellowing is simply not normal or good. I looks to me like many other plants' leaves are starting to turn color too. I almost commented on the leaf-color in that first picture, the one with the flower, but I simply thought it was the lighting that caused the coloration.

Report back. We'll get this figured out.
drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.

« Return to the thread "A great Christmas present!"
« Return to Orchids forum
« Return to the Garden.org homepage

Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by mcash70 and is called "Lilacs"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.