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I have a moth orchid
I've had it now about a month. It came with 2 white 'flowers' and one
(?sheath). Is that what its called where future flowers eventually bloom? Anyhow, I noticed today that one of the flowers seem to be dwindling. Is this normal? If so, should I dead head it and give more strength to the "sheath" to develop more quickly? Is that how it works? I fertilized it with 15-30-15 1/4 strength. |
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Phalaenopsis don't have "sheaths." The produce buds on the inflorescence,
Depending on the age of the dwindling flower, it could be perfectly normal. One also doesn't "dead-head" them. As the blossoms fade, go ahead and pluck 'em off - they'll fall off anyway. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "boothbay" wrote in message ... I've had it now about a month. It came with 2 white 'flowers' and one (?sheath). Is that what its called where future flowers eventually bloom? Anyhow, I noticed today that one of the flowers seem to be dwindling. Is this normal? If so, should I dead head it and give more strength to the "sheath" to develop more quickly? Is that how it works? I fertilized it with 15-30-15 1/4 strength. |
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