Cattleya Heat Damage: Wilted Blooms Are Lost, Focus on Plant Recovery

Flowers Cannot Be Saved

Orchid blooms are delicate—once wilted, they're done. Buds in good condition may still open.

Post-Damage Care

• Cut watering back to weekly or less until new shoots emerge.
• Bright shade, good air movement.
• Weak fertilizer when new growth starts.
• Repot in bark mix if not done recently.

Lesson

Never leave orchids in cars. Even "quick" errands turn deadly in minutes.