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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI have a small orchid and it has buds. I would like to force open the buds in a couple days to enter it in a small community flower show if possible.
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1 Comment To "How to force orchid buds to open"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 03/20/2017 @ 11:15 am
This is frowned upon in most Orchid growers circles.
You can gently use a pencil to lift a stuck petal and sometimes a rinse in warm water can loosen up a tight bud.
Provide good care and wait!
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