Let’s be honest, it’s the flowers in Phalaenopsis orchids that make us love these plants so much. Or at least that’s how we get into them in the first place! Of course with time we learn there’s more to these orchids than just the flowers; the leaves and roots have a life of their own, […]
Do Orchids Lose Their Flowers?
Yes, Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis) do lose their flowers after a period of blooming, which is completely natural. Typically, the flowers will last anywhere from several weeks to a couple of months before they begin to fade and fall off. This is part of the orchid’s typical bloom cycle. Once the flowers fall, the orchid enters […]
Why are my orchid’s flowers falling off?
It’s exciting to pick a new orchid in the shop. Choosing which one to buy is understandably based on the type of flowers it has – there are so many different colors and patterns to choose from! Once the new plant is brought home you naturally want to enjoy the flowers for as long as […]