New Phalaenopsis Owner: Flower Drop Is Normal, Repot Post-Bloom

Your 2-week Phalaenopsis dropping flowers after 2-4 weeks is normal — not dying. The bloom cycle ended. Here's the care path forward.

Normal Bloom Cycle

• Phalaenopsis flowers last 2-4 weeks
• Annual bloom (typically spring)
• Spike then: browns (cut at base) OR stays green (cut above node)

Your Care Assessment

• Indirect light: Good (increase for olive-green leaves)
• Weekly water: OK (check media dryness)
• Daily mist: Unnecessary, risk of crown rot
• No repot/fertilizer: Correct for now

Post-Bloom Plan

1. Cut spent spike per above
2. Repot in fresh orchid bark (critical for root health)
3. Remove mushy roots during repot
4. Plastic pot with many holes
5. Fertilize ¼ tsp/gallon weekly after repot

Light Improvement

• Target: olive-green leaves (not dark green)
• East window sill = ideal
• Better light = better next bloom

Your plant is healthy. Flower drop = cycle complete. Repot in bark, increase light, and next spring brings a stronger bloom.