My orchid's buds are falling off...?

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I have a pink orchid that i got about a month ago.  about two flowers were opening up every week.  but last week some of the newest buds started to shrivel up and fall off.  the climate here in eastern washington is super dry, so i thought maybe the humidity was the problem.  i only water it about once a week, and i started misting the leaves every day but the plant sill seems unhappy.  I'm not sure if the plant is getting enough sunlight.  I'm in a dorm room with a west facing window so not a whole lot of light gets in until later in the day.

i know different orchids have different requirements but i really dont remember the name of this one.  its seems to be the most common kind you find in the store.

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Orchids can be fussy flowers to cultivate; but the attractive blooms they yield are more than worth the effort. Here are several recommendations that will help your orchids to thrive.

Growing Medium: Orchids won't grow well in regular potting soil. This type of growing medium is usually too dense and can collect throughout the plant's roots and suffocate them. Rather than using ordinary potting soil, you'll need to use a specific orchid growing medium made up of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials. The orchids roots should be kept well ventilated by making certain that the medium isn't packed too densely and that you select a pot that is the right size for the plant. You don't want a container that's too large because it will hold a lot of liquid that your orchid doesn't want, which can bring about root rot.

Orchid Care - http://www.perennial-gardens.com/flower-articles/tips-for-growing-orchids.htm

Basics of Orchids - http://www.perennial-gardens.com/flower-articles/basics-of-orchid-care.htm

scoutma53 · Answer

I can't help with the orchid but try this plant site: gardenweb.com  It has Forums on every kind of plant and super-helpful people.

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My orchid's buds are falling off...?

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