When the orchid has faded, what should I do? A few simple care tips

Orchid is an overseas miracle flower, upon seeing which no one will remain indifferent. Juicy fleshy leaves, fantastically located in the ground, and, of course, stunningly beautiful flowers on fragile peduncles. It is this incredible attractiveness and unusualness that makes orchids a wonderful gift for any celebration, a worthy alternative to even the brightest bouquets of cut flowers. Naturally, as a gift, an orchid is bought in bloom. Like any other plant, the flowering period ends sometime, and then the following question naturally arises: "When the orchid has faded, what should I do?" Proper care for a faded beauty is the key to her well-being and new abundant flowering in the near future.

When the orchid has faded, what should I do? We observe the peduncle

Many beginners who do not have a sufficient level of knowledge about the characteristics of the growth and blooming of these beauties mistakenly assume that since all the flowers have faded and fallen, then the flower stalk can be cut off. However, this is not quite true. First you need to watch him for some time. Several options are possible.

Option 1: cut, do not leave

If, after falling off the last flowers, the peduncle changed color and began to dry out, there's nothing to be done: apparently, your pet has faded. Orchid phalaenopsis decided to take a vacation and relax a bit. In this case, waiting for new buds on this peduncle is useless. However, do not immediately crop it. Wait until the peduncle has completely dried up, because until this moment the plant will draw useful substances from it.

Option 2: you can’t cut, leave

If, after the last flowers wither, the flower stalk no longer releases new buds, but does not dry out, but seems to have stopped and is waiting for something, perhaps the orchid is gaining strength and will still please you with new flowers on the same flower stalk. As nature orders, it will be so: new buds can appear both in the shortest time and 1-3 months after the main flowering, or they may not appear at all, even if the plant is provided with the most thorough care.

Option 3: you can’t cut, leave. But not the whole peduncle

When the orchid has faded, what else to do with the peduncle? Try to achieve repeated flowering by cutting it, but not to the base, but 1-2 cm above the last sleeping bud. This is the name of the buds located at the very base of the peduncle and hidden by protective scales. It is possible that after some time a lateral peduncle will appear from one of them (phalaenopsis baby).

Care after flowering

As a rule, after lush flowering, your pet has a rest period. How to care for a faded orchid at this time? In general, care should remain the same, except that you can moderate watering a bit and reduce top dressing, as well as lower the room temperature. But the main thing is not to overdo it: phalaenopsis does not like a sharp change in the state of the environment. An exception is the case when the plant does not bloom for a long time, and you can artificially create a temperature jump (cold at night and warm in the afternoon) to give the orchid an incentive to make it wake up.

In general, when the orchid has faded, what to do, you know: continue to groom and cherish your pet. It is likely that in 3-6 months it will delight you with another plentiful and stunningly beautiful flowering.