Orchids are very sensitive to environmental changes. Heat, light, water, humidity, soil texture, drainage, pests, mechanical damage......*pants*.
My phalaenopsis (actually a dtps) seems to be doing fine and dandy with its single flower. My Oncidium/Belleara (can't ID it) seems OK except the constant stream of spider mites hankering for a bite.
But my dendrobiums are a story unto themselves. My first dendrobium had its flower spike snapped off. It's incredible picky about fertilizer levels, and seemed to start dieing. Leaving yellowed and dropped a leaf. (Orhid leaves are large and a big deal to lose). And then one day, I actually noticed.
That green thing at the bottom (click for larger view) is an entire new leaf source. Just when I thought I might have my first dead plant.....there it is.
And my other dendrobium has its own problems. Attracts dirt like moths to light. Droops everytime I'm even a moment late on water. And didn't feel like it wanted its flowers anymore.
Well, after finding deliverance in the first dend......I checked to see if this one had any hope.
That "thing" in the red box above is another upcoming shoot. Saved? Keeping my fingers crossed!
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