Hi there,

I got this one as a present 2 days ago and I didn't notice this at first so I don't think it was there, but there's suddenly a dent in the flower? It's near a north facing window and I've used orchyd mist on it's roots once.

I have other plants, but never orchids before.

Is this normal? As in the flower is just dying or am I doing something wrong? Thanks for your help!

Hi,
I wouldn't worry about a tiny bend, that may have occurred during transit, but I don't like the brown spot on the bottom of the pouch. You have done nothing wrong, (I would assume, that North window was not freezing cold ) the bloom might simply be at the end of its life span. And the plant will surely bloom again.

Thanks Ursula, yes the brown spot is what I meant. It's dented the pouch. Not sure where the brown spot suddenly came from, would be a shame if the flower is already at the end of it's bloom since I just got it.

It's not cold in my place.

I suspect that the flower is just past its prime. The flowers strikes me as being and little dull. This tends to happen as part of the dying back process.
The brown spot is just a part of the end of life scenario.
In the future as a point of experience, the misting of orchids is of little to known value. Stray droplets of water may gather and linger leading to the early demise of the flower, especially something with a cup or a pouch like a slipper orchid.

Thanks Both!

Actually, there's brown spots on the leaves as well now. I'm concerned, is it a sick plant? I did not over water it and it should get enough light. Maybe the Orchyd mist is bad for it?

When you water an orchid, you should really water it. I have never heard of orchid Myst.
In general it is NOT a good idea to mist orchids thinking it will improve humidity. Water sitting on the the leaves during the day could be causing the spotting.

Thanks, I soak it for 15 minutes once a week. Orchyd mist is supposed to be some kind of fertilizer. Im worried it's a disease but don't have any experience diagnosing that, so any insights are very welcome!

Stop soaking the orchid. That might be your problem.
Orchids should be taken to a sink, watered thoroughly with Luke warm water. Allow them to drain and place it back in the location where you are trying to grow it.
Very few orchids need regular fertilizer applications. Ditch the myst.
If you must fertilize, do it once every three months at 1/2 strength.
Depending upon a lot of variables your plant should be watered roughly once every 5 days or so. The warmer the home, the lower the humidity, it dries out a little quicker. The cooler the home, the lower the light that it grows in the slower it dries out.
You will find out that orchids are not like other plants and they can't be treated by one.