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title: "I have been waiting like 2-3 weeks since the buds came in and Noodle…"
description: "I have been waiting like 2-3 weeks since the buds came in and Noodle still hasn't bloomed. Is there something I'm doing to prevent her from blooming or is it…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/64937c5313736d25e8ac5315"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Ava"
published: "2023-06-21T22:40:19.172Z"
language: "en"
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# I have been waiting like 2-3 weeks since the buds came in and Noodle…

_Posted by Ava on 2023-06-21_

I have been waiting like 2-3 weeks since the buds came in and Noodle still hasn't bloomed. Is there something I'm doing to prevent her from blooming or is it normal to take this long? Also if u have any advice on orchids it would be much appreciated considering the fact that I have 4 of them.

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## 6 comments

### MeasomerPi commented on 2023-06-21

It takes time so don’t worry.

#### Ava replied on 2023-06-21

Ok thank u I was kinda worried

### Special K commented on 2023-06-26

I’m new to orchids, so I have no useful advice. I just wanted to say that Noodle is an adorable name for her 💜

#### Ava replied on 2023-06-28

Thank you!

### WesternEverest commented on 2023-06-27

Mine has been growing a spike for MONTHS, finally in the last week or two the buds have started opening. They definitely take a long time to mature, but it just adds to the excitement when they open!

#### Ava replied on 2023-06-28

❤️ ✨

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