Wilting mini phal - Orchid Board

dreamiebloo · #1 02-02-2011, 05:25 PM

Recently bought a new mini phal that had about 7 buds in total, 4 that did not open yet. It's been about 3 weeks and the newly opened buds (about a week and half) are starting to wilt one by one

I water it about once a week and the room temp varies from about 65-75 depending on how cold it gets outside. I keep it on a tray with a little bit of water to keep up the humidity. Why are the flowers wilting?

CTB · #2 02-02-2011, 06:02 PM

Is it still tightly packed in spag moss? Pull it out and have a look at the roots, probably holding too much water. Try repotting in small bark chip. It could also be shock from a change in its environment, but more than likely, it's too wet.

dreamiebloo · #3 02-02-2011, 08:28 PM

Thanks for your help. I repotted it in moss after I brought it home. Its not tightly packed but I will check out the roots. I keep a bamboo skewer in the moss to determine when and how much to water it. Could there be any other reasons?

Daethen · #4 02-02-2011, 08:42 PM

Like Carol said, sometimes just a change in environment will cause it.

Phalguy · #5 02-02-2011, 08:43 PM

I think it's a shock... temperature change( was it cold outside when you bought it ), new environment...

dreamiebloo · #6 02-02-2011, 10:47 PM

It can still suffer from shock of a new environment after having it in my home for about a month? It was pretty cold when I took it home. Is it normal for shock to affect the blooms one by one?

Val · #7 02-02-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamiebloo

It can still suffer from shock of a new environment after having it in my home for about a month? It was pretty cold when I took it home.

What about air humidity? Buds and flowers are the most vulnerable to dry air. Under 40% is the danger zone, 40%-50% is acceptable for plants that have adjusted to the conditions in your home. Could be that your mini Phal. came from a nursery (60%-80% air humidity) and is stil trying to adjust.

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dreamiebloo · #8 02-03-2011, 12:14 AM

I keep the plant on a tray with some water on it. There's a saucer between the water and pot so the phal doesn't get extra water

CTB · #9 02-03-2011, 03:21 AM

Could be just a shock from repotting it, usually you wait till the flowers are finished before you repot. I always say I bought it for the flowers I'm going to enjoy them first. When the flowers are finished just cut your spike in half, and maybe it will rebloom for you.

PinkCloud · #10 02-03-2011, 05:58 AM

dreamiebloo-> It is quite normal for shock to affect the blooms one by one. It might not even have been the shock you caused the plant. Depending from where you bought the plant for example a grocery or home store it might have gotten stressed already by the lack of light, temperature, cold in the store!
But if the plant has healthy roots, no signs of pests and good looking leaves I wouldn't be too worried. Once the plant settles it will bloom again.