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By Ellise

Ayrshire, United Kingdom Gb

hello again, i need some help.. my sister gave me an orchid in may when she came for a visit... this week all the flowers fell off, should i throw it out?, or can it be saved, ive not had an orchid before so any advice would be welcome thanks ..... ellise




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Hi Ellise - no, don't throw it out. Cut the flowered stem back to just above the bottom little scale you'll see down the stem. In a few weeks, you should see another stem growing, either from there, or from between the leaves.

If you type 'Awkward Orchids' into the search box (top right) you'll find a blog I wrote about orchids - I hope you'll find it of help.

6 Nov, 2010

 

Yes, do as Spritzhenry advises and you will find that they are not difficult plants to keep.
May to November, six months flowering is good value for money - yes? Mg just buys orchids now rather than cut flowers - we do have a housefull but they are most attractive and great value.

6 Nov, 2010

 

thanks to both of you will try and be a little more patient until i get some flowers growing again.........ellise

6 Nov, 2010

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