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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 1, 2018
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    This appears to be Mealy Bug.

    Probably the most popular home remedy against this group of pests is to swab and daub plants with a cotton swab or ball of cotton dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. The common 70% isopropyl alcohol available is satisfactory. First remove all the visible insects, large and small. Then treat the affected area with alcohol. With Scale insects and mealybugs you will still need to repeat the alcohol treatment to remove the tiny yellowish spots which are the recently hatched crawlers. Pay particular attention to the folds, crotches, branch bases, midrib areas, and roots.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/managing-orchid-pests.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 15, 2018
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    Feed it some fertilizer once a month at half strength, and keep it in an area that receives more than 12 hours of light a day. This will encourage new leaves and shoots. When it has recovered from flowering, then you can move it to an area that Gets 12 hours of light or less per day. They are photoperiodic, and will only bloom when the days are shorter.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 16, 2018
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    This can be a complicated subject to diagnose, since it has so many conflicting answers. Unfortunately, you will have to provide the perfect environment for it to do as it should.

    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/reasons-orchids-drop-buds.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 17, 2018
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    That largely depends on the type of orchid it is. Vanilla orchids can die below 55 degrees F. whereas common phalaenopsis have been known to survive 40's Here is an article for more information: http://staugorchidsociety.org/PDF/ColdToleranceofOrchidsbySueBottom.pdf

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 26, 2018
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    This is most usually caused by a lack of fertilization. You can use specially made orchid fertilizers. Mix at half strength and feed once a week with your regular watering.

    Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/tips-on-fertilizing-orchids.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 31, 2018
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    Only trim off any brown or dead growth. That stem will flower again if you leave it. In fact, this saves the plant quite a bit of energy. They will be a little healthier if you leave them. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/how-to-prune-an-orchid.htm

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