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Dendrobium troubles

19 years ago

My sister received a thong chai gold as a gift, but accidentally left it in her car. (BAD SIS!) Cars in Florida can be lethal even in October. The orchid didn't die, but it did get damage. The flowers drooped badly (I think they'll be falling off in mass soon) and the leaves, which were lush green, turned sickly yellow and drooped as well. Since I'm the green thumb in the family my sis left it with me to nurse, but I don't know a great deal about orchids. I've been keeping it in a moderately shady spot, with sunshine in morning and evening. I've misted its leaves and flowers with cool water around noontime for the past three days. I watered its base thoroughly as soon as my sister got it out of her car and the mix has stayed evenly moist, so I haven't messed with that part since. The leaves seem to be doing a little better, the upper ones firmer and not so droopy, but I think the current flowers and buds are a loss. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could increase its chances of a healthy future? Should I keep doing what I'm doing? Should I do something different?

Any help would be appreciated.

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