Charles Ufford said:

>My small phal species often have problems getting buds,
>and since I use warm water and keep the temps up, try to keep them in
>a humid spot and don't overfeed, I'm assuming the water is to blame!


I think you have the wrong diagnosis.  Look to your culture.  I 
suggest you read the papers of Yin Tung-Wang at:

http://primera.tamu.edu/orchids/articles.htm

STUDY THEM.

And why warm water?  As along as your water is above 60F it is OK for orchids.

Martin

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