1 According to BabyCenter.com and our own data points, a nanny can cost between $400 - $1,000+ a week based on the local supply and demand, the local cost of living, and the qualifications you seek in a nanny.elated articles: Day Care, Baby Sitter, Preschool. 1  Costs for a nanny vary greatly by region. 2  According to BabyCenter.com and our own data points, a nanny can cost between $400 - $1,000+ a week based on the local supply and demand, the local cost of living, and the qualifications you seek in a nanny.
Orchid Blooms: How long do they last? This monthâs question is one that we get asked quite often. It is hard to say what an orchid will do in every home since bloom time will always depend on the conditions in which you keep your orchid. Phalaenopsis Orchid spikes- with their bloomsâ sepals and petals resembling a butterfly or moth in flightâwill typically last from 6 to 12 weeks, sometimes even longer.
Very dry air, direct heat, and chills are the enemies of the exotic flowers. Your bloom will last longer if you can provide a mild, warm and somewhat humid environment. Provided your orchid is happy, expect the bloom to last at least a few weeks, sometimes more. Caring for Your Orchid After the Bloom When the bloom is over, it's time to shift your thinking from a short-term care to long-term maintenance. After your orchid blooms, you will want to snip off the old flower spike near the base (some experts keep these spikes on, hoping it'll rebloom from the same spike, which does sometimes happen).