Rescued a Blc. Memoria Anna Balmores 'Convex' - Now what?

[GenevaDad]

Hello,

I rescued this Blc. from one of the big box stores. (the price was right) . I have been raising Phal's for about three years but have never tried a sympodial. As you can see the pseudobulbs are shriveled and the leaves look accordioned. I re-potted this poor guy and discovered the main problem was root rot. I've cleaned it up the best I can but what next? You can see new growth and hopefully a viable root or two.

Thanks

[rosie]

Hello,

I rescued this Blc. from one of the big box stores. (the price was right) . I have been raising Phal's for about three years but have never tried a sympodial. As you can see the pseudobulbs are shriveled and the leaves look accordioned. I re-potted this poor guy and discovered the main problem was root rot. I've cleaned it up the best I can but what next? You can see new growth and hopefully a viable root or two.

Thanks

Great save, I have one of these, you will love the bloom. It looks like it is on the way to recovery. Keep up the good work.

[GenevaDad]

How do I get the pseudobulbs to re-hydrate?

[rosie]

By the way, mine is a Rsc Mem. Anna Balmores 'Convex 2000'
Your Blc is here (hopefully).
Good luck.

[Jose R. Nieves]

Peel away or cut those black sheats, you probably have a few critters under. I see a few white spots that look like scale. Rub them out with a q-tip soaked in alcohol. Go slow with the water, wait until it dries out to water again.
Jose

[GenevaDad]

Thank you kind sir. You and this forum ROCK!

[Jose R. Nieves]

Thank you kind sir. You and this forum ROCK!

You are very welcome.
Jose

[rosie]

Bob, all the best, with the pseudobulbs. I'm sure your orchid will be fine.

[Kmac]

And, don't worry of the old pbulbs don't plump up...as long as the new growth does well.

[Germinatorman]

That new growth says the plant is in active growth so repotting now is good. Hopefully that new growth will sprout some healthy roots real soon.
Don