Orchids

[hairlady]

Help .All of a sudden the flowers have been dropping off the stems even though I have not overwatered them and have kept it on a windowsill that doesnt get too much sun.There are still some buds on some stems .Ihad it bought for me as a birthday present in June and would hate to lose it .Id be grateful for any advice ,please .Thankyou .

[woofgang]

If its been in flower from June, that might just be that its done its bit and needs to rest.

[Prudie]

They won't stay on there forever. If you're lucky once all the flowers have opened and finished you can cut the stems back and it will send up some more.

[Brinjal]

Sounds as if the flowers are at an end. Look after it and it should flower again next year.

[mayennaise]

I've got one that I've had for more than 3 years. It must have flowered about a dozen times. It looks dead as a dodo between flowerings but buds soon appear and its starts all over again.

[Robinia]

I agree with the others...when you're given an orchid it might have already been in flower for weeks. I've had one that's flowered with breaks for about nine years!

[hairlady]

Thankyou all for your advice ,it is much appreciated