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Jun 27, 2014 6:39 PM CST
Name: Jim Hawk
Odessa, Florida (Zone 9b)
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Looks like you have a Phalaenopsis. The good news is the leaves look fine and the bloom spike is still alive so don't cut it off. The bad news is it is growing in wet moss which will soon give you the deadly black rot. I can't tell if that is an orchid pot or not. Orchid pots have slits up the sides as well as a hole in the bottom. You should go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy some orchid bark. If that pot has the side slits fine, if not, buy one about the same size as that one. While there, buy a small bag of Better-Gro orchid fertilizer. Pull the orchid out of the pot and pick off all of the moss. Wash the roots off and cut off any that are dead. Repot in orchid bark in an orchid pot. Remember ceramic is no good as the pot must breath. The orchid you have is epiphytic meaning it derives its nutrients from the air so it must be able to breath and have good drainage.

Once repotted give it bright light but no direct sun. An east window may work. Orchids like high humidity and most of us mist them every day. Water heavily once a week. It will not like water standing in the crown so planting on a slant is a good idea or perhaps you can tip the pot. The fertilizer is water soluble so you can add a little to your misting bottle once a week or so.

With these tips as a start, Google up Phalaenopsis care and you should be set. Best of luck.

Jim
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