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.
Phalaenopsis Orchid Care Throughout Its Life Cycle. Those new to orchids who receive them as gifts can become frustrated when, after the blooming and growing phase of the Phalaenopsisâ life cycle, it seems to die. Not only do the flowers drop, but the stem fades and starts to rot.