Phal. Orchid Wilting (Help please)
Hi,
Ok folks, not only am I new to the boards here, I'm also very new to Orchid care. I was recently given a beautfiful Phal. Orchid as a gift. When i recieved it, it had 5 beautiful showy blooms. I read that it should be watered every 2 - 3 weeks as this particular Genus and species like to dry out between watering. Now I suppose I should have given it a little drink when I recieved it, but I did a finger test on the soilless medium and it seemed to be fairly moist so I exercised 'managed neglect'. Now after being away overnight I come back to my beautiful new friend only to find that the highest bloom, and the second highest bloom are quite wilted. Immediately I gave it a reasonable drink of water (about 100mm of leaching through) and am hoping it will rebound.
If any of you have any insight to offer it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank-you.
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