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What do I do with an orchid now the flowers have all dropped off

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a11 · 26/10/2008 11:56

Says it all really. It had flowers for about 4 months since it was given to me but now they've all gone. Do I throw it away or will they come back in due course?

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Rosa · 26/10/2008 12:00

I stuck mine in a light but not draughty place , cut back the stem and it sprouted again I had flowers again about a year later. Not sure if was supposed to do that but have had flowers yearly - think is its normally in the winter and was told should stick in sun / warmth to get them to really come out!!! Am no gardening expert mind

wohmum · 26/10/2008 12:01

I;ve had one that has just flowered again it was looking pretty dead and if I'd been more houseproud I'd probably have thrown it out - but it has just come out with lovely flowers again!

so I'd say hang on to it.

a11 · 26/10/2008 12:06

I was hoping that if I keep it more flowers would come eventually. Think I'll hang onto it for a while and see what happens. In fact, probably need a few so I can rotate them .

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frasersmummy · 26/10/2008 12:15

my sil bought 2 one for my mum and one for herself..

when they looked dead my sisiter in law waited a few months and then threw it out..

my mum's patience was rewarded with yearly flowers

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