suzanne bloud wrote:
Hi Everyone!
I was just wondering if someone could help me with a problem?
I’ve always loved orchids and I got one in August as a gift.
However two months later it's started to wither, and now the petals
have fallen off!
I don't know much about the type of orchid I have, all I no is that
it's pink and very long.
also the way I have been looking after it is just watering it once a
week, and keeping it on my window ledge.
I hope some one can help, as I really don't know what to do.
many thanks


Very long pink flowers? Or... round pink flowers on a very long stem?
It's too late in the evening for me to write a long answer but, try
pulling it out of the pot and inspect the roots. Are most of them firm
or mostly soft and hollow feeling? Is it dry around all the roots or is
it soggy?
If the leaves themselves feel or look wilted, it's either not enough
water or too much water and the roots have died. That's why you inspect
the roots first.
Check it out. Ask more questions. I'll try to get back here to answer or
someone else will.

Steve