Unfortunate Fritz

[MorandiWine]

At least more than half the flower was pretty good! I’m hoping the second bud does not have the same issue.

 

[abax]

I hope so too. That's a sad sight. Give that big
nose buddy a pat for me. I love that face!

 

[Ray]

If you see that happening again, there’s and easy fix. You just put your lips over the hole in the pouch and blow to inflate it.

I hope it fixes itself - that’s going to be a beauty.

 

[Linus_Cello]

If you see that happening again, there’s and easy fix. You just put your lips over the hole in the pouch and blow to inflate it.

Thank you Lauren Bacall

 

[KateL]

I have no idea why, but Phrags seem to be particularly vulnerable to transient flower deformities. In my (limited) experience, when a flower comes out “odd” the other ones on the same spike are likely to do the same. So, now, if I see that, I cut the spike off and let the plant redirect its energy to a new growth.
On a positive note, my “avatar” (Phrag. Alfredo Manrique ‘Pacific Heights’) bloomed without a pouch the first time it bloomed for me. Each successive bud was the same. However, on the next bloom cycle, it was fully-formed and nice enough to get awarded.
Keep the faith!

P.S. I have another phrag I acquired at the same time that continues to throw badly-deformed flowers. I’m about ready to give up...