From the picture, the male blooms look great. Do you have the n-p-k numbers for the fish emulsion? I assume it is mixed with water when you fertilize? If it is water soluble then the rain could be washing the fish emulsion away. Do you use a slow release fertilizer? This year I have been using plant tone for my slow release. it has a npk of 5-3-3. I was using microgrow 15-0-0 for my liquid fertilzer until the beginning of June. now I am switching over to a Burpee all natural plant food (Sea Kelp) with 0-15-11 for my liquid fertilzer. Simple explaination of the three numbers from they way I understand them: 1st number is for nitrogen=vegetative growth. 2nd number is for phosphate=flowers and fruits. 3rd number is for potassium=healthly and growing roots. I would fertilize with a fertilizer that only has phosphate, or phosphate and potassium will do also. A slow release fertilizer for general feeding would be help with the rain. There was 5 inches of rain fall in the last week or so to push my neck of the woods 4 inches over the month's average rainfall.

I've had individual Phalaenopsis flowers last anywhere from a few weeks (equestris flowers + some smaller hybrids) to a few months (larger, more robust hybrids) - it all depends on the genetics. In my experience, the buds generally open along the spike from closest to the leaves to the most distant, but there are exceptions.

Sgorny - From your description of watering habits, I would be willing to bet that the roots on your bulbs are rotting... carefully un-pot the bulbs and check the roots... as Liltika says, they should be white and fleshy if healthy... if they are brown and mushy, they are rotting. You'll need to remove any rotting parts to save the bulb. Using very clean, sharp scissors or a clean, sharp knife, carefully remove any rotting roots... gently wash any mush off the bottom of the bulb with tepid water, taking care not to get the crown of the bulb wet. Dab the bottom of the bulb dry with a clean paper towel, and set it aside somewhere safe and dry for a day or two... Gather together what you'll need to re-pot your bulbs... a well-draining potting mix, preferably unglazed clay pots about 2 or 3 inches wider around than your bulbs and fairly deep, horticultural charcoal (available at any store selling gardening supplies), rooting hormone powder, and Captan (an anti-fungal powder available at garden centers). Carefully dust the rotted areas of your bulb with Captan using a small paintbrush... dust a bit of the rooting hormone powder on the bottom of the bulb where roots will grow... prepare the pot by filling the bottom inch or so with horticultural charcoal... prepare your soil by pre-moistening it and mixing it well (you'll want it to be nice and moist, but not soaking wet)... add enough potting medium so that you can place the bulb in the pot and fill in around it... be sure that about half of the bulb is above soil level... carefully tamp down the soil around the bulb so there is good soil to root contact. Do not water the bulb for a few days! Then, only water from below when the medium is dry, filling the saucer and allowing the water to be wicked up from the bottom of the pot. If your bulbs tend to be top-heavy with long leaves and less roots, you'll need to stake the bulbs so they don't tumble out of their pots. Any garden stake will do... just stick it down into the medium as far as it will go, and using a piece of twine or a long twistie-tie, tie the leaves up loosely, just so they don't flop. After all this is accomplished and your bulbs are recovering, they may lose some leaves... do not be alarmed as this is normal. Give the bulb some time to grow new roots and recover a bit, and you'll see new growth start! To check for moisture in your pots, stick your finger down into the soil to about your second knuckle... if you feel any moisture, do not water. Check again in a day or two. The general rule for most houseplants, but not for bulbs, is that the soil ball should feel rather like a kitchen sponge that is damp and wrung out, but not soggy. Most bulbs prefer to dry out a bit before being watered again. Their fleshy roots and bulbous bodies tend to rot rather quickly when kept too wet. If you can't locate Captan for fungus control, cinnamon will work as an anti-fungal... however, I have read that cinnamon can inhibit root development. So, if you must use cinnamon, use it sparingly, brushing it on with a small paintbrush. I hope this helps you in case the diagnoses is root rot! I believe that it might be, judging by your watering habit description. I tend to have a heavy hand when it comes to watering, and must check myself often! If you're the type of person who tends to forget to water, these are the perfect plants for you! They do need moisture, however, they prefer to be on the dry side in between waterings. I've almost killed a couple of bulbs, myself, from over-watering... and I ended up having to perform surgery on them to save them! I am happy to report that both bulbs are now doing fine, growing well... I have to remember to check the soil for moisture before watering, and to make sure that the root area down in the pot is dry enough to require more moisture! If you're unsure about watering techniques, a good thing to have is a plant moisture meter. I bought one that checks moisture, PH levels, light, and fertilizer levels. It was fairly inexpensive, a good investment for someone like me! I also think that perhaps your bulbs are not getting the light levels they need. In order to recharge for next years bloom, they will need a good amount of sunshine and a decent feeding program. Once the weather in your area permits, it would be wise to take your plants outdoors and allow them to get some much needed sunshine, and you'll want to follow the directions on a fertilizer such as MiracleGro. Bring them back indoors before it gets chilly again, and from there, you can give them a rest period so you have blooms for Christmas, or simply treat them as other houseplants and allow them to grow and flower naturally. I know this is a long post, but I hope it will help you to care for your bulbs... if you have further questions, we're happy to help. You can use the search feature right here in the forum, type in the keywords of the information you're looking for, and you'll get tons of past posts dealing with that subject. There is a lot of very good cultural information here... your bulbs will thank you for doing a bit of reading! Happy Gardening!

Hey Lady! I was so upset, that I decided to have a small memorial service for it and then buried it next to my dead canary..lol I had no idea I had such a positive impact on you. I'll bet you are just dying for your Duke to do something? How big is it and where does it reside? Does it take precedence over all your other plants for a sunny prime space? I can probably help you to get it to at least survive and hold on to its leaves if you let me? Check for pests too. I would keep a bottle of some kind of insecticidal soap around and spray it every other week anyway. Spider mites might be dropping, sucking the life out of your leaves and you would never know it unless you see them using a magnifying glass. I hear you about pushing the envelope. That is me all over! I grow the most hardest plants to grow for the challenge and satisfaction of knowing that I can do it. Besides, doesn't it seem that the strongest fragrance indoor plants always come from the warmer regions? You are right, the people here a just wonderful and I must add that, 'Yellowthumb' has been a huge influence on me for reaching out. He has accomplished so much in growing the most difficult plants and in Canada. I am always proud of him and he has shown me it can be done, along with many others here too of course. I will post a pic if I should get another flower again. May I suggest something? You can always buy a thermometer that will register when the temp drops to a certain point and sound an alarm in your home. Also, if you should loose electricity, you could always have a backup of a 'Propane Heater' you can get a Home Depot very cheap. Lou: You must get, you must get, you must get.....:-) Mike