Orchid is a home plant, characterized by extraordinary beauty. Now there are about 25 thousand species of this flower. How to take care of him? Caring for this plant at home is somewhat different from caring for other representatives of the flora, therefore it requires certain knowledge.
We grow orchids. What to do when representatives of this group fade ?
To grow this stunning flower, you need to create conditions that will repeat the natural as accurately as possible. At the same time, you can recall that in the wild, orchids grow, clinging to the bark of trees, and in some cases - to a stone.
What is the secret of orchids? What to do when these plants bloom ?
Most of the plants that we purchase in stores are packed in special pots made of plastic, while the roots of the flower are in the moss. Obviously, this type of packaging immediately violates several basic rules for the successful development of orchids. The roots do not have access to air, and therefore they do not have the ability to completely dry from moisture. That is why the appearance of root rot is simply inevitable. In nature, the roots of this plant quickly absorb water and breathe. In addition, they are necessary for the extraction of various nutrients from the soil.
How does an orchid bloom?
The photo on the right shows us a wilted flower. This spectacular plant can delight the eye of its owner for six months: it all depends on its genetic characteristics, the condition of the flower, age and conditions of its maintenance. But, unfortunately, everything will ever come to an end, and the flowering of a beautiful orchid ends, as a result of which the flower stalk wilts. So what to do next? Remove it or leave it in place until it dries completely?
Do I need to prune a faded orchid?
The flower stalk may simply dry out, but may continue to grow further. In the second case, there is no need to remove it. If the shoot has dried up or completely turned yellow, it can be cut off using a pruner, while leaving a small stump.
We grow further than orchids. What to do when these beautiful hybrids bloom?
It also happens that after a certain period of time - after all the flowers have fallen - the shoot grows further, and over time, new buds appear on it. But this may not happen immediately, but in a few months. In most cases, this occurs at the phalaenopsis: even children can appear on the peduncle of this hybrid instead of buds. Of course, there is no guarantee that new flowers will appear from sleeping buds. The growing shoot continues to take from the plant the strength it needs to develop a new peduncle. For this reason, it is best to remove it.
After flowering, what care is needed for an orchid? What to do when all the flower stalks have faded?
After all the flowers fade, the plant does not require special care and attention. The spraying, watering regime should remain at the same level, it is advisable only to reduce the amount of fertilizer during irrigation. If necessary, the flower is transplanted into a fresh substrate. Thanks to this, the plant will take root in a new place and will be ready for the next flowering. The period until the next blooming of flowers can be from 3 to 6 months. But we must be prepared for the fact that after the relocation, the orchid can bloom only after a year!