Whenan orchid does not bloom , it causes a lot of trouble for its owner. We immediately wonder what we did wrong, can it be prevented? The main reasons why the orchid does not bloomare bad care and cultivation errors. Find out how to help the plant to decorate your home for as long as possible. Eliminate with us the errors that preventorchids from bloomingand enjoy beautiful flowers for a long time. Here are the 5 most common reasonswhy the orchid doesn't bloom !
Why is the orchid not blooming?
1. The orchid does not bloom because it is trimmed incorrectly
Incorrect cutting of plants is one of the important reasonswhy the orchid does not bloomIn the case of orchids, like other plants, inflorescences with faded flowers should be trimmed. Pruning is based on trimming the shoots behind the third eyelet immediately after the orchid has faded. However, there are exceptions to this rule.
Phalaenopsis orchids do not require pruning. Phalaenopsis sprouts new buds on the same shoot, extending it. It happens that it sprouts side branches from one of the sleeping eyes. In the case of phalaenopsis orchids, keeping the lower three eyelets and cutting off the rest of the stems may inhibit growth for a long time and causeorchids not to bloom will die and only then trim it.
2. The orchid does not bloom because it is not fertilized
Orchids should be fertilized with orchid fertilizers available in specialized stores in accordance with the recommendations given on the packaging.Inadequate fertilization of plants is the most common reasonwhy an orchid does not bloomFor most orchids, the ideal N: P: K ratio in fertilizer is expressed as 2: 1: 3. Mineral s alts contained in fertilizers have a positive effect on the development of strong flower buds, and additionally prevent their premature fall. During the growing season, fertilize the plants once a week, and once a month during rest.
3. The orchid does not bloom because it has not been transplanted for a long time
The substrate from which the orchid absorbs valuable nutrients loses its properties over time. Therefore, for the plants to be he althy and bloom nicely, we should replant them every 2-3 years. Without it, very oftenthe orchid does not bloomWhen transplanting an orchid, carefully remove the plant from the pot, clean the roots of the old bark and remove their withered parts. Then let's plant them in a specialized orchid substrate. After transplanting, water the orchid very carefully so that any damaged roots have time to regenerate.
4. The orchid does not bloom because it has too little light
Insufficient light is a common cause oforchids not blooming . Orchids do best in warm and bright places. When exposing them on the windowsill, choose the optimal position, preferably the western window exhibition.
5. The orchid does not bloom because it is at the wrong temperature
As a rule, room temperature is the correct temperature for many orchids. Orchids are perceived as tropical plants, so we try to provide them with sufficiently warm conditions. Even so, manyorchids do not bloomKeep in mind that temperatures above 20 ° C all year round require few species. The exceptions are phalaenopsis orchids or hybrids of the genus Vanda and some sabots.Many plants of the Oncidiinae family prefer mild temperatures of 20 ° C all year round and a clear fall at night. Similarly, species of the genus Katleja and Dendrobium have a distinct annual rhythm.Dendrobium nobile is an extreme example: in summer it likes high temperatures and sun, in winter it prefers a very low temperature of 5-10 ° C, if we winter it warm instead of flower buds, we will get side shoots. Plants of the genus Cymbidium also like low temperatures (12 ° C) in winter. Actually, the temperature drop at night should appear already in July, because it is it that determines flower buds.
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
