An orchid is relatively unattractive without its decorative flowers. If your Phalaenopsis, also known as a butterfly orchid, drops its flowers before a reasonable time has elapsed, you should react immediately and investigate the causes.
A wrong location or care mistakes are usually the reason for limp flowers
Why are my Phalaenopsis flowers hanging?
As a rule, a wrong location or care mistakes are responsible for the hanging flowers. The Phalaenopsis is sensitive to low temperatures, waterlogging and lack of light. But too much sunlight or incorrect watering can also be the cause of sagging flowers. In drafts or cold, the flowers of the Phalaenopsis can not only become shaky, they can even fall off.
Reasons for sagging buds:
- wrong location: too dark, direct sunlight
- draft or cold
- waterlogging
- Care mistakes: wrong watering or fertilizing
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In ideal conditions, your Phalaenopsis flowers can last up to four months.