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title: "This is my only orchid. I have had since going on three years now.…"
description: "This is my only orchid. I have had since going on three years now. Does anyone know if she will ever grow any more orchids?"
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author: "Lady Lou"
published: "2025-07-15T18:05:54.308527Z"
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# This is my only orchid. I have had since going on three years now.…

_Posted by Lady Lou on 2025-07-15_

This is my only orchid. I have had since going on three years now. Does anyone know if she will ever grow any more orchids?

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## 6 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-07-15

With proper care, it should eventually grow more. in the meantime you can make minor adjustments to care and fertilizer to get it from happy to really happy. Try giving it a temperature change on a warm day/cool night cycle

#### Lady Lou replied on 2025-07-15

Thank you I will do that

#### Lady Lou replied on 2025-07-15

What kind of fertilizer do you recommend?

#### Waspinator replied on 2025-07-15

I haven't gotten into fertilizer use yet, but balanced npk mixes are recommended for orchids

### EllaBea’s Forest commented on 2025-07-16

You might want to repot. The way they pot them at store is usually not the best.

### MeasomerPi commented on 2025-07-18

In my experience, most reluctant bloomer respond well to increased light. Phals can live in low light levels but won’t bloom. Move closer to a window or grow light. No direct sunlight as the leaves can burn easily. If the leaf edges start to purple, you know your plant is at the max safe amount.

Fertilizer can also help. As suggested above a balanced fertilizer works great. I like a fertilizer with the MSU formulation. I have not noticed a different result between organic or synthetic. The most important thing to do is not over fertilize. I like to do the weekly weakly method - 1/4 to 1/8 strength each time I water and flush with pure water once a month to wash away any accumulated salts. If you are uncertain what to do, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.

You can also try the temp drop. Some species require around 10 degrees to stimulate flowering. But most phals available in box stores and supermarkets have been bred to remove that trait.

Last option is to regift the plant to some one. It might respond to their care. And you have a new place for a plant that will rebloom for you.

Good luck

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