Orchid Buds Oozing Sap Then Withering: Fruit Gas or Temp Shock?

Ripening fruit nearby: Ethylene gas kills buds/flowers.
Heater/AC vent: Sudden temp changes blast buds.

Sticky Sap on Buds → Buds Die. Unknown Orchid Type.

Spike with near-bloom buds oozed sticky sap, now withered. Thoughts?

Happy orchids may ooze sap. Withering = stress.

If others okay, hope they bloom. Photo helps ID type for specific care.

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