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    Kann ich diese Orchideen retten?

    Ich habe diese Orchideen ganz alleine in einem leeren Büro gefunden 😔 die große ist ziemlich wurzelgebunden und ich vermute schwere Wurzelfäule bei der kleinen. Kann ich sie retten? Ich habe mich noch nie um eine Orchidee gekümmert, würde sie aber gerne aus diesem einsamen Raum retten. Als Referenz: Ich bin im verschneiten Westen von New York. Alle Tipps sind willkommen ❤️‍🩹

    Von: Fit_Detective2569

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    1. Keroxu_ on

      They look fine. Flower spikes die. Just cut those off. I’d get them in some bark and out of that moss. Cut any mushy roots.

    2. squeakiecritter on

      Try and carefully remove that plastic thing in the middle and any mushy roots. Then repot in an orchid pot (one with lots of small holes) with orchid bark only, no soil. Run it under the sink for ~8 min every other week.

    3. Beneficial-Grade9549 on

      These actually look way more saveable than you think. Orchids are dramatic but not dead until they’re really dead Cut the spent flower spikes, get them out of moss/soil and into chunky bark, and trim anything mushy. The leaves look solid, so you’ve got a fighting chance.

    4. Actual-Bid-6044 on

      Sure. The leaves look great. Flowers bloom and then die and then they’ll bloom again – they’re not supposed to bloom forever and dying flowers doesn’t mean anything bad.

    5. LidiaDiali on

      Yes. Watch some videos on YouTube they can explain you better than me in a text.

    7. Donaldjoh on

      The Phaleanopsis look fine. Before you cut off the entire flower spike look for a node partway down the spike. If the spike is still green cut it off just above the node, as many varieties of Phaleanopsis will send out a secondary spike or a baby plant (keiki) from the node. Last year my pink Phaleanopsis bloomed three times on one spike. It usually blooms twice. My other plant never respikes but it is worth a try. Like most epiphytic orchids they need good drainage. Good luck.

    8. paradoxbomb on

      Another vote for Miss Orchid Girl on Youtube, she has great videos specifically on repotting Phalaenopsis orchids.

      Those actually look decently healthy, so now is a good time to repot them, which they need every year or so.

    10. MandalorianHybrid on

      Theyre 100% fine. Like others have said, trim off dead things and repot. I have mine in a glass container with 80% orchid bark, 20% shpangnum moss for wick the moisture around. Orchid enthusiasts would likely hate that i have it in glass without drainage, but it let’s me see how damp the mix is, how healthy the roots are. Its 3 years old and still happy.

    11. achik86 on

      They look fine. After i “killed” few orchids, i finally learned something. Put them on the east/sunrise side of the window, where morning sun isn’t strong. I put mine over there since few years and they are thriving. Bloom twice a year. Water every 7-10 days. Good luck!

    12. crying2emoji5 on

      I’ve found orchids to be just about the easiest plants to care for. But my house doesn’t really get enough light for them to bloom often 😞 Everyone in the comments already got your back with advice. I did find it worth it to invest in orchid pots and an orchid soil mix.

    13. Witchhazy on

      Nice find! They look great considering they were abandoned. Just make sure you cut it out of the tiny plastic cage pot of death in the center of the roots. Trim dead stuff, new substrate etc just like everyone else said 💜

    14. Maximum_Taco_Flight on

      Mushy wet conditions always kill the orchids. I think they purposely put them in the worst medium when you buy them so they die and you have to buy more!

    15. VicodinMakesMeItchy on

      The YouTube videos should cover this, BUT I just wanted to say that you cannot tell if an orchid root is good by LOOKING at it. You must feel the root. If it feels solid, even if it looks ugly, keep it. If it’s squishy, chop off!

    18. Professional_Act9145 on

      Cut the died flower from the nearest to root sector on bottom. Try to use your fingers and make roots move from where are stuck, cut the dead roots as best as you can (brown dehydrated ones). Repot it, add substrate missing to fill the pot and try to keep moisture in pot and spray every week the leaves (keep away from direct light). In a few weeks you’ll see new roots and in a few months you’ll see new brunches coming up.

    20. Early_Gift515 on

      they’re alive!m just chop off the dying roots, as long as theres green or white ones theres something to save 🙂

    22. Susan-Grant- on

      Absolutely! I have orchids for years and years- they bloom 1x year. A couple times a month I put them in the bathtub and give them a shower.

    23. sufferinsuccotashh on

      I took my orchids out of a plastic pot it came in, just like yours, and put it in a vase of water. It’s been SO HAPPY since I made that change. Constantly flowering.

    25. LepidolitePrince on

      Those look like some pretty happy orchids to me! No yellowing on the leaves, no burnt spots, just healthy green leaves.

      Does the one you think have root rot smell awful when you smell the roots? Because root rot smells NASTY and if it just smells like normal dirt smell it’s fine. Edit to add: the root damage just looks like old dried roots to me that you can remove easily.

      There are a bunch of YouTube channels with extensive info on orchid care that will do a better job explaining it than I can. Good luck with your two new babies and hello from a fellow WNYer!

    27. Fit_Detective2569 on

      As a long time reader and first time poster, I am so grateful for you all your feedback and shares 🥹✨🌱 I get anxious to post in threads because I don’t want people to yell at me like I’m dumb lol

    28. Ana_Conder on

      They’re good, flowers have just died off, they’ll be back! Just a wee splash of water every few weeks nice light spot but not direct sunlight.

    32. Glittering_Cow945 on

      Absolutely, they are in fine condition. Just make sure you learn about them first. Orchid care is different to caring for other plants.

    33. Obligation_Still on

      Those are in good shape just finished flowering, they’ll be great in a home with good light and minimal attention.

    34. phytomanic on

      Why would perfectly healthy plants need “saving”? Provide normal care.

    35. Thick_Imagination_05 on

      They are perfect. They will last you forever. The little blossoms will pop out soon enough and don’t worry they like to be rooted like that.

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