Neuropathy (Nerve Damage). Nerve damage from diabetes is called diabetic neuropathy (new-ROP-uh-thee). About half of all people with diabetes have some form of nerve damage. It is more common in those who have had the disease for a number of years and can lead to many kinds of problems. If you keep your blood glucose levels on target, you may help prevent or delay nerve damage. If you already have nerve damage, this will help prevent or delay further damage.
Since other orchid varieties will not bloom again from the same flower spike, you can cut their spikes back to the base of plants after flowers fall.
Droopy Flowers. Droopy flower petals are caused by a dry plant. If you begin to notice the dorsal sepal (top petal) begin to fold back, it is time to give your orchid a good watering. The best way to remedy this situation is by removing your orchid from the ceramic and running it under a faucet with warm water.