Hi,

I noticed this too, with L. anceps. I would spray the buds daily with pure water, and this helped to prevent any malformed buds. This is just the nature of the beast. Persistence pays when you see those beautiful blooms!

It was on the dry side in the growing room (basement, under lights). I also had to make sure the buds didn't get too close to the lights, to prevent baking the buds.

Carol

Since I water mine once a day because they are bare-root I don't have that problem however members in my Orchid Society have had the same problem with similar solution.

Nick

When I grew anceps, I had the same problem with the sticky stuff. I misted the buds everyday until water dripped from them. They always opened normally.

Kevin

Thanks for your replies. That's any easy enough fix.

wuness