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title: "Hi there 😄, Orchid stem seems to have some sticky substance if you…"
description: "Hi there 😄, Orchid stem seems to have some sticky substance if you zoom ..Is this normal? Also purchased and 2 months ago and loosing 4 of the bottom flowers…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/6497051c41654753487c009a"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Joy"
published: "2023-06-24T15:00:44.189Z"
language: "en"
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# Hi there 😄, Orchid stem seems to have some sticky substance if you…

_Posted by Joy on 2023-06-24_

Hi there 😄, Orchid stem seems to have some sticky substance if you zoom ..Is this normal? Also purchased and 2 months ago and loosing 4 of the bottom flowers 🌸, normal as well? Thanks for any help in advance..

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## 4 comments

### Nina commented on 2023-06-24

Orchids don’t bloom forever and you will lose flowers starting on the bottom and going up. My orchids also get sap on them.

#### Joy replied on 2023-06-24

Thanks Nina 👍🏻

### Danika commented on 2023-06-24

Yes the sticky stuff is normal. Its how they attract pollinators.

#### Joy replied on 2023-06-24

Thanks Danika 😃

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