chlorotic new growth on Phragmipedium Super Rubies

[LadyJW]

Hi,
I purchased this plant a few years ago and each time it gets a new growth it is whitish yellow, but gets more green with fertilizer. It tried to flower last year, but the pale pink flowers were on a very short stem that barely came out of the sheath. None of my other phrags show this defect. Has anyone else had this problem? Should I just get rid of the plant?

 

[Djthomp28]

When did you repot it last? pH problems in the media can interfere with the orchid ability to take up certain nutrients. Nutrient deficiencies can cause chlorosis.

 

[LadyJW]

It was repotted about 18 months ago into Orchiata bark. The larger, green leaved growth in the pot was chlorotic like this 2 years ago and I did give it Miracle Grow regularly and it got green eventually. However when the inflorescence was developing the flowers were flesh-coloured and spindly, barely coming out of the sheath.
Good idea to repot, thanks. I'll do it tomorrow.
JW