Deceased Orchids...

[john1066]

I know i'm on the wrong topic but here goes....We have an orchid in the conservatory that I think has died. The flowers have dropped and the stalks have shriveled..Has it left this world or can it be revived..The conservatory is mostly unheated...

[craft1948]

redhelen is correct......as long as the leaves are green they can be revived.

[patsyann]

yes I also agree with redhelen. They have a rest and then hopefully a new little stem will start growing from amongst the leaves and as it grows train it up a stick using a little spring clip or two. It takes a while but is worth the wait.I currently have 3 plants with new stems growing one is a double. Importantly only water very sparingly about once a week and I give mine an orchid feed occasionally too,.obtainable from garden centres.Mine are Moth Orchids. .

[john1066]

Thanks guys....Unfortunately the leaves have withered and fallen off..I think it is probably a victim of the cold, but we have trimmed it back and kept it the warm. One can only hope...xx