Bye bye buds

[RoseSD]

Wind, or my cat, knocked down a cym pot and the top part of a spike where buds are, broke off.

If I stick the broken spike in water will the buds open?

[tmoney]

sorry to hear that, but i hope you can get the buds to still bloom! i think, with spilled milk this this, there is no harm trying out your hunches with a little experimentation. the worst that can happen is that you throw away that spike 2 weeks from now, and not today

[Roberta]

Sometimes... it depends on how close to opening they were. If it has been broken for more than a few minute, trim a bit off the end (I like to use a single edge razor blade to make a clean cut, maybe take about 1/16 inch or 1/8 inch, just to remove the dried surface and pop it in water right away. (Same treatment as for any cut flowers) What do you have to lose???

[RoseSD]

Thanks everyone. They are "resting" at this time.

By the way, just want to express my appreciation for how nice you all are. In another social media's orchid group, some poor lady was made to feel like she had already killed her orchid by just lifting it out of the pot to check on its roots (and asking if it should be repotted). I feel so bad for her....

[Fuerte Rav]

Cocoa creamed honey! What is that when it's at home? Sounds delicious!

Fingers crossed for your buds to open.

[RoseSD]

Originally Posted by Fuerte Rav

Cocoa creamed honey! What is that when it's at home? Sounds delicious!

Fingers crossed for your buds to open.

Oh oh dark Coco power in raw honey is the BEST thing. Try them when you can. So good for your soul and health too!