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Old 04-05-2006, 10:39 AM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
Ray
 
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Default phrag giganteum-sick?

Rachel,

As there was no image attached (Don't do so here, this is a non-binaries
newsgroup), we cannot answer the "does it look OK, but phrags are used to
being constantly wet, so unless your potting medium is way too dense to
allow air flow to the roots, it's almost impossible to overwater them.

My guess is that you've done what you can, and as the plant grows new roots
to stabilize itself in the new pot, it will be fine, even without the stake.

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hi- I acquired a phrag giganteum from a very reputable store last week.
when I brought it home it appeared to be leaning significantly so we
repotted it, but it continued to lean and wobble until I repotted it
again two days ago and staked it. My question is- does it look ok? I
believe I may have overwatered it when I first brought it home so I
haven't watered it since, and I've had it about 4 feet back from a
southern exposed window, but I'm concerned about the leaf that's turned
yellow and brown and about the others that appear to be wilting. anyone
have any advice? I have pictures if anyone would like me to send them,
(I can't figure out how to attach them). any help would be greatly
appreciated.

rachel