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title: "I’ve been noticing my moth orchid petals sort of drying up and…"
description: "I’ve been noticing my moth orchid petals sort of drying up and turning veiny. The petals seem to be curling as well. All my new buds have died, is there…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/V7_ImnjbRL-muAa-VUASgw"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Plantygirl"
published: "2024-02-07T01:47:16.444351Z"
language: "en"
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# I’ve been noticing my moth orchid petals sort of drying up and…

_Posted by Plantygirl on 2024-02-07_

I’ve been noticing my moth orchid petals sort of drying up and turning veiny. The petals seem to be curling as well. All my new buds have died, is there anything I can do to help it??

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## 4 comments

### PlantMum commented on 2024-02-07

It might need water. When was the last time you watered it?

#### Plantygirl replied on 2024-02-07

Just a few days ago

#### PlantMum replied on 2024-02-07

I’m not quite sure then, this happened to mine but it perked back up after watering. Does it have good drainage? Maybe it’s staying wet for too long, orchids like to have very good drainage

### MeasomerPi commented on 2024-02-07

Changes in environment can cause a plant to drop flowers. Usually it results in aborting unopened buds. Is this a newly acquired plant? Has it experienced a significant change in temperature in a short time? Is it close to a heat source or AC vent?

The plant looks hydrated but check your roots for problems just in case.

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