orchid question probably for Spritzhenry I've just bought two of the small phaleonopsis and the dainties cream one has lost a bud-- just went papery and fell off

I wouldn't have thought so, Pam. Maybe it was nice and cosy in the Nursery or shop, and had a shock when it was moved...this does happen!

Good luck with them...:-)))

thanks spritz, it was a special offer in tesco!, I'll water once a week as I'm doing with the dormant one ( thats in a conservatory with cool evenings maybe flowers one day?)

Watch out that the temps between night and day aren't too different, Pam - they like being kept at no less that 18 degrees unless you're giving one the 'shock' treatment when I put them in a room a few degrees lower for three weeks. That's to persuade it to flower.

P.S. I like special offers! :-))))))))

thats what I hope with the dormant one-- I'll let you know if it works!! thanks for your advice ( and love to Henry-- hope he's keeping well)

Thanks -and you're welcome. :-) It should work - fingers crossed!

H. is a bit lethargic - we think it's probably time for a blood test....however, the good side is that he hasn't had any more fits.

its getting the balance right I suppose, its like us when we have medication isnt it

Hi Spritz with regard to the orchids, the one with the tiny flowers had a second flower spike which is in full flower and the first has lost all the flowers but halfway down now has what looks like a shoot growing will this be a new flower spike ? do they do that

also good news, the dormant one looks to be growing a tiny new spike and also the roots are showing new growth.. things are happening... amazing...
thanks for your advice. love to Henry.. Pam

Yes, they do - you must be looking after them well, Pam. I'm so pleased to hear about your success with them! :-))))))))

Henry says 'thank you'. lol.

If i do get a flower you'll be the first to know!!--- thanks Spritz xxx

:-)))) xxx