Paul O'Keeffe Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 One of my orchids has flowered for the first time in over a year but the flowers have wilted a little after two weeks whereas my other orchids have flowered fine. What could be the cause of this please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropfrog Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 I think they have been drying out at some point. Since I started semi hydroponic setup for my phalaenopsis they have been flowering constantly, more than 1,5 years. Sheck this vid: Br Magnus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul O'Keeffe Posted July 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 I had been away last week and it was very hot so it could be that it dried out. All other orchids were either not in flower or producing a spike whereas this was flowering. All watered yesterday. I like the video on watering. May need to do that next time we're away and it's hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropfrog Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 That is how I care for phalaenopsis year rond. The only issue is that the substrate breaks down faster and the plant needs repotting every year. But the time saved on watering and the ease of mind when going away a few days it is well worth it. Br Magnus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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