Have you ever received a beautiful gift orchidea Phalaenopsis and were you disappointed when its flowers withered? Don’t despair! Getting these floral wonders to bloom again is easier than you might think.
Just know a few essential secrets to ensure lush and long-lasting flowering that will transform your home into a garden of happiness.
What to do when the flowers fall
It often happens that orchids naturally lose their petals. This is not a sign that the plant is dead. Wait until all the old flowers have fallen off.
At this moment, your orchid only needs rest and a little care to bloom again more beautiful than before.
Cut the stems the right way
Once the orchid has lost its petals, it is essential to intervene promptly. If so stem is greencut it down to the first visible knot.
On the contrary, it stem takes on a brown colorit is recommended to cut it at the base. This will stimulate the growth of a new and robust floral shoot.
The ideal position for explosive flowering
Finding the right balance between light and temperature is crucial. Place your orchid in a bright but cool placelike a window facing east.
Hydration and fertilization
Even during the dormant phase, it continues to water and fertilize your orchid. Make sure the top of the soil is dry before watering again.
The gray roots need water, while the green roots they are already hydrated. The use of a fertilizer specific once a month can really work wonders in promoting new blooms.
Keep the plant healthy during flowering
While your orchid is in full bloomcontinues to provide the necessary water and nutrition. Don’t forget that a healthy plant will now ensure subsequent blooms even more spectacular.
When the orchid no longer blooms
If your orchid insists on not blooming, consider reviewing its environmental conditions. Insufficient light, wrong temperature or lack of nutrients could be the cause of the problem.
