On 8 Nov 2005 07:58:30 -0800, wrote:

Hi All,

I just got a beautiful pahalenopsis. It is in bloom and has buds.
Some of the buds are turning brown. Is my house too dry? Would a
humidifier help. Please tell me what I can do to save the other buds.

Thank You!

The problem is more apt to be that you have fruit close to the
plant. The ethylene gas that ripens fruit also ripens buds.

You said you just got the plant... The change from a growers
location to yours could cause a few buds to drop. If you got it
from a grocery - they often have the plants next to the fruit
stand. They are also not known for proper care.

To prolong the flowers - keep the light lower and be sure the
plant NEVER stands in water. It does want to be slightly on the
dry side when you water, but the pot should never stand in a
saucer of water. When in doubt with an orchid wait another day
to water. More are killed by being watered too often than by
drying out.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php