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title: "I have a droopy basil. And I also have a miniature orchid that is not…"
description: "I have a droopy basil. And I also have a miniature orchid that is not growing any flowers it used to have so many!😭 Tips and tricks greatly appreciated! Thank…"
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# I have a droopy basil. And I also have a miniature orchid that is not…

_Posted by ReeRee on 2023-06-07_

I have a droopy basil. And I also have a miniature orchid that is not growing any flowers it used to have so many!😭 Tips and tricks greatly appreciated! Thank you!!! 🤗🤗🤗

## 5 comments

### Kate commented on 2023-06-07

It might need water! Basil likes to be wet :)

### The Planty Office commented on 2023-06-07

Second the basil for moistness. As for the orchid, not sure but I talked to someone that has more experience and they apparently like shade and temp swings to bring new flowers out haha

### bphilo1004 commented on 2023-06-07

Orchids also need to be fertilized to flower again! Look for a mix that’s higher on potassium (the K of NPK)

### PrincessBoiRyder commented on 2023-06-07

My orchids bloomed after a cold snap. They are on a windowsill with a frosted window so getting filtered light. Be patient. I had my first orchid for 2.5 years before it produced flowers.

### Cindy Asby commented on 2023-06-08

Some orchids only bloom 1-2 times a year.

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