Leaf rot, please help!

[wcottee]

Bruce,

Noticed in your video that you didn't use an "Orchid pot" (with the holes in the side). As a beginner my question is do those "Orchid pots" really make a difference?

Thanks in advance,

Walt

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Bruce,

Noticed in your video that you didn't use an "Orchid pot" (with the holes in the side). As a beginner my question is do those "Orchid pots" really make a difference?

Thanks in advance,

Walt

Hi Walt,

Some people really like the pots with the holes in the sides; I do not. I don't like the roots to grow out through those holes. It makes repotting and maintaining the plant more difficult. If I only have 100 or fewer orchids, I might consider using them again, but for me, the plastic grow pots are just fine.

Welcome to the community, Walt!

Cheers,
BD

[Alana]

Good news! ( I think...) The 'icky' spots are drying up, and are no longer wet and mushy to the touch, and the roots are looking much better now that the rotten ones have been removed. As for the flowers, they are all drying up. Also, I have a question. Should I go ahead and nip the spikes so the plant has more energy to spare for repairs? Or leave it and let the buds die off by themselves..
Oh, don't know if I had mentioned it yet or not, but it has 2 spikes, both are in the process of blasting the flowers.