Orchids have become a beautiful addition not only to ordinary apartments, but also to restaurants, cafes, and hotels. Tall flower stalks with flowers of different shapes and colors create an atmosphere of luxury. Blooming flowers keep open for up to twelve weeks, and with good care at home, the orchid blooms twice a year. The main thing is to know the reasons why the orchid does not bloom and how to stimulate the beauty to bloom.

How long can an orchid bloom at home

The most popular orchids can rightfully be considered Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium, less popular orchids are Cymbidium and Paphiopedilum. But there are a lot of species and hybrids of orchids; they all differ from each other in shape, size, flower color, leaf shape and flowering period, as well as the presence or absence of a smell.

Orchids can delight with their flowering up to twelve weeks

Orchid flowering begins at the end of the growing season. A peduncle appears that grows up about 1 cm per day, then it branches and picks up buds. After about 4-6 weeks, a nondescript branch is covered with beautiful flowers that stay on the plant for up to three months. After a short rest, a repeated vegetative period begins again. A flower arrow reappears on the orchid or new buds on the old one. If your orchid does not bloom at least once a year, then you are doing something wrong.

Photo gallery: the most common varieties of orchids

Phalaenopsis orchid - one of the most unpretentious and common orchids in indoor floriculture Dendrobium blooms very beautifully, but is less common than Phalaenopsis The Cymbidium orchid has long thin leaves Paphiopedilum flowers are bowl-shaped

How to care for a beautiful orchid during flowering

The orchid is native to the tropics. It survives both droughts and high temperatures with an abundance of moisture. After the rains, the plant begins to powerfully grow leaves, roots, accumulate strength, and only then blooms. For an orchid, indicators such as proper lighting, humidity, temperature are very important.

Choosing the Right Light for Flower Growth

Each type of orchid is individual. As for the Phalaenopsis orchid, it prefers bright diffused light without direct sunlight. A great place for her would be the sill of the east window.


Phalaenopsis likes bright light without direct sunlight.

On the south or west window, the orchid must be separated with a tulle curtain. The duration of daylight hours is also important, which should be at least 12 hours.


In a bright room with windows on the south side, the orchid can be placed not at the window

How humidity and watering affect the roots and growth of orchid arrows

Watering orchids is carried out by immersing the pot in a bucket of water or a deep pan. The roots and soil should be allowed to soak for about 30 minutes and drain excess water. It is useful to spray the upper part of the substrate with a spray bottle. During the rest period, orchids are watered less often - only after the roots of the plant change their green color to grayish. In dry climates, it is important to maintain high humidity around the orchids, this can be achieved by placing the pot on a tray of wet claydite. At the same time, it is very important that the pallet is wide and the evaporation area is large.


A humid atmosphere should be maintained around orchids.

Choosing the Right Temperature for Orchid Growth and Flowering

It is believed that temperature changes can stimulate the flowering of orchids. It is enough that the daytime temperature differs from the nighttime temperature by 3-5 degrees. It is quite possible to do this on a window. The optimum temperature for orchid growth in summer is 25–30 degrees; in winter, plants can be kept at 18 degrees.

Table: lighting, temperature and watering have a great influence on the growth and flowering of different varieties of orchids

orchid variety Location and lighting daytime temperature Watering frequency
The plant can be installed on the western and eastern window sills. 18-25ºC Normal humidity is 30–40%. Watering is carried out after the soil has completely dried.
Flowers like good lighting, but without direct sunlight in the afternoon. 15-25ºC The optimum humidity is 25–30%. An increase in humidity gives rise to new sprouts.
The plant needs a lot of fresh air and light. At least four hours a day, the flower can be exposed to the open sun. Bright but soft autumn sun is the best “helper” for flowering. Withstands 35-38°C During the period of active growth requires abundant watering. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Dislikes bright sunlight. From the touch of direct sunlight, burns appear on the leaves.
Flowers will take root on the northern windows, but the eastern direction is also suitable.		 18-25°C Needs abundant and frequent watering. Excess water must necessarily flow out through the drainage holes of the pot.

Why fertilizing helps to stimulate the growth of flower stalks

Like other plants, the orchid needs mineral and organic fertilizers, but in much smaller quantities. Usually, top dressing begins with the beginning of the growing season of the orchid. It is not difficult to determine it: new roots and leaves appear. It was at this time that the orchid was intensively watered and fed. But if the proportion of nitrogen in top dressing is large, then the orchid will only grow leaves, so it is important to use special means for fertilizing orchids. As soon as you find a peduncle that has appeared, stop feeding, they can cause the buds and peduncle to dry out. To determine if an orchid has a peduncle or root, pay attention to the color. The peduncle is usually green and grows upwards, while the root is dark-tipped and directed downwards.



The root of an orchid can be distinguished from a peduncle by color: dark color at the tip of the root, it grows down

How to achieve new flower stalks in orchids

So, your Phalaenopsis bought in flowering has already faded from six months ago and it's time for it to bloom again. Before you stimulate the plant to bloom, check if your orchid is healthy? Only after a careful examination for the presence or absence of rot and other signs of disease can the following methods be used.

Small young plants that have not reached the age of two or three may also not bloom.

Evaluate the plant, how many young leaves have grown recently? How many roots have appeared, whether they are in active growth or "freeze". Young roots differ from old ones in a delicate green color. If Phalaenopsis has not been growing for a long time, then it simply “fell asleep”.

The reason for the appearance of the orchid peduncle: stress

If the orchid grows well for several months, produces new leaves and roots, but there is no peduncle, it is necessary to create a stressful situation.

  1. Put the orchid in a bright place with a day length of 14-16 hours.
  2. In winter, to lengthen daylight hours, use artificial lighting with lamps.
  3. Take care of high humidity with wet moss or expanded clay pallets.
  4. Feed the plant with special products, tablets or paste.

For the appearance of arrows, it is most preferable to change the irrigation scheme and create a dry season - water much less often with the substrate completely drying out in 2–3 days. This mode must be maintained until the first rudiments of the flower arrow appear. With high humidity, the orchid can be completely dry season without watering for 3-4 weeks.

In late spring or early autumn, you can take the orchid to the balcony so that it is kept at a temperature of 20–23 ° C during the day and at 10–13 ° C at night. Such a sharp temperature drop stimulates flowering very well. In winter, the temperature difference can be made on the windowsill. However, if the battery is very hot, then it is better to separate the window with foil foam rubber at night so that the heat of the room does not pass to the window sill, and remove it in the morning. But still, a natural temperature drop in the open air is preferable.

Video: how to make an orchid bloom again

There are special tablets and ointments to stimulate flowering. The most commonly used tablets are succinic acid and cytokinin paste.

For additional stimulation of flowering, orchids use preparations for feeding - "Bud", "Ovary", "Pollen".

Succinic acid as a means of stimulating the appearance of a peduncle

Succinic acid strengthens, stimulates and supports plants. After the application of succinic acid, orchids begin to actively grow roots, leaves, flower buds awaken.

How to use succinic acid correctly:

  1. Dilute 1 tablet in 0.5 liters of water (if in bulk, then on the tip of a knife).
  2. Pour water into a spray bottle and spray leaves, aerial roots, root neck.
  3. Pour the soil with the rest of the solution or soak the orchid in it for 6-8 hours.

Spraying does not replace top dressing, therefore, after stimulation, the orchid must continue to be fed with complex fertilizers. Succinic acid is best used every three weeks for the growth of new shoots.

Using cytokinin paste for reblooming

Cytokinin paste is a hormonal preparation based on cytokinin. Thanks to him, dormant buds awaken on the plant, cells begin to actively divide. The paste gives 100% orchid babies. Cytokinin should be used in the warm season, or provide the orchid with conditions comparable to summer content (bright lighting and heat).

Application of miracle paste:

  1. The paste is smeared with buds on an already existing peduncle. As a rule, choose the lowest or upper kidney.
  2. Gently remove the upper dry scale with tweezers or a knife, under which a small green kidney is found. It is necessary to try and not damage both the bud itself and the peduncle.
  3. Cytokinin paste is squeezed onto the tip of a toothpick and transferred to the kidney. Pea paste - up to 2 mm. For better penetration of the paste, you can gently scratch the kidney with a sterile needle with gentle and smooth movements.
  4. Spread the paste over the entire surface of the kidney.

In a week, either a new peduncle or a baby will appear from this bud. Do not abuse the stimulation paste. It is enough to process 2–3 buds (more can be done on a powerful plant), since the orchid will then have to grow this baby or peduncle.

Indications for the use of cytokinin paste:

  • deplorable or critical condition of the plant;
  • to awaken a flower from a long winter "hibernation";
  • uneven development of the plant.

Do not use cytokinin paste to stimulate flowering in the following cases:

  • orchid damage by disease or pests;
  • the orchid is already blooming profusely and the awakening of extra buds weakens the plant;
  • no need to awaken more than three kidneys with paste;
  • do not smear the roots and leaves of the orchid;
  • do not use on young orchids and transplanted babies.

Video: applying cytokinin ointment to an orchid bud

The orchid stopped blooming: problems and solutions

If you properly care for the orchid, it will bloom for a very long time.

Description of the problem Cause Solution
Orchids only grow large leaves and roots. Growing season, excessive nitrogen fertilization After winter, the plant increases its green mass and the orchid will bloom only with the end of the growing season. Water the flower with fertilizers with a predominance of potassium and phosphorus.
Orchid not blooming after transplant The plant restores strength, grows roots For better survival after transplantation, pour "Epin" or succinic acid - this will strengthen the orchid and help awaken dormant buds.
Orchid has released an arrow, but does not bloom An individual feature of an orchid An orchid can pick up buds, but not bloom them for up to three months. Try feeding with half the fertilizer.
Orchid does not bloom for more than a year Wrong care Lack of light, regular frequent watering, the same day and night temperatures lead to the fact that the orchid grows, but does not bloom. Stress the plant:
  1. Place in bright light (no direct rays).
  2. Water once every 10-12 days after the soil has completely dried out for 1-2 months.
  3. Arrange for the orchid a difference in night and daytime temperatures of at least 5-7 degrees.
Orchids drop buds
  1. Bought in the winter and the flowers froze during transportation.
  2. We fed the orchid with mineral fertilizers when the flowers began to bloom.
  3. The buds withered from an excess of direct sunlight or from a lack of lighting.
  4. Root rot.
  5. Fracture of the peduncle.
  1. Take care of proper packaging: wrap the plant in several layers of paper and cellophane.
  2. Take a break from feeding.
  3. Adjust the amount of sunlight.
  4. Cut off the peduncle and put it in water, the orchid must be treated with special preparations.
  5. You need to cut off the peduncle and place it in water.

In an ordinary city apartment, it is quite difficult to recreate conditions similar to tropical ones, which are most suitable for the development and flowering of orchids. But, despite this, for a stable flowering of a plant, it is enough to observe a number of conditions and a certain cyclicity.

Several reasons why the orchid does not bloom

Temperature

Orchids are capricious and very dependent on the temperature in the room. The temperature is different during the day and at night, and this affects the flowering of orchids.

Irrigation mode and amount of water

Even if you regularly and abundantly water the flower, this will not guarantee that the plant will feel comfortable. When kept in a dry environment, orchids give off a lot of water through their leaves, so they need extra moisture to bloom. It may be the other way around - the grower does not water the flower often enough and well, the soil dries up and the plant has enough moisture only to survive. If the leaves of a flower are wilted and shriveled, then it does not have enough water.

lack of light

Orchids come in several varieties. All species require different care. The most common Phalaenopsis orchid does not like direct light, especially in autumn and spring.

Nutrient deficiency

All plants need nutrients, and orchids are no exception. Many people use phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, but they stimulate the growth of new leaves, but not flowers. Therefore, certain fertilizers are needed to feed orchids.

How to create favorable conditions for flowering?

Develop a watering schedule

If flowers grow in nature, then they “know” that “dry” days follow heavy rains, so they form flower stalks. For orchids that grow at home, you need to do the same.

First, water regularly and abundantly, and then sharply reduce watering, since monotonous abundant watering causes development only in the leaves. If you notice that the bulbs are ¾ developed, then it's time to reduce the amount of moisture. It is necessary to spray only the leaves, and rarely water the soil. Such cyclicity, characteristic of the natural environment, will help the plant to bloom, even if it has not bloomed for a long time.

Improve lighting

When choosing an orchid from the catalog, you should pay attention Special attention on the description of the flower, which indicates all the information on caring for it, including information about how the lighting should be. Sometimes it is necessary to purchase a fluorescent lamp in order to achieve the desired light intensity.


Home conditions are very different from natural ones, so a phytolamp is often needed to create a natural habitat. Many types of orchids prefer a long daylight hours, and they need to create it. It happens that beginners place flowers on the south windows, and the plant begins to bloom, while experienced breeders do not bloom orchids, because they stand on the windowsills that face the north side.

Choose the temperature

A common reason why a plant does not bloom and the leaves grow is the wrong temperature of its content. Each type of orchid requires an individual temperature regime. In order to control the temperature, you need to purchase a thermometer.

A flower can bloom from a temperature difference of only 3-5 degrees Celsius. For example, you can place a flower from a warm room into a cool one and it will bloom. In the summer, it is useful to transfer the orchid to the balcony, natural temperature changes can serve as an impetus for it to bloom. In the autumn-spring period, it is enough to ventilate the room more often, while making sure that the flower does not fall under the draft. There are also species that need not only a certain temperature, but also a certain season.

Apply fertilizer

In a specialized store, you can buy suitable fertilizers for orchids. Most often they are sold in liquid form. Elements contained in fertilizers can stop flowering, like nitrogen-containing fertilizers, or they can speed it up. In such situations, it is recommended to consult a store specialist so that he selects the right fertilizer for this type of flower.

Explore the habitat of an orchid

It happens that the grower meets all the conditions for watering and fertilizing, but the orchid still does not bloom. To achieve its flowering, it will be useful to study in detail the habitat of the orchid, all the conditions for the normal life and development of this plant. Often, certain conditions seem unusual to owners of orchids, but they are necessary for its flowering.

If the orchid does not bloom after transplantation, in this case you need to be patient, since a fairly long period of time can pass between the laying of flower roots and flowering. But it may also be the other way around that the flower has stopped blooming because its roots do not have enough space. Then, in order for the orchid to bloom, it is necessary to transplant the flower into a large container.

Thanks to the efforts of breeders and the skill of gardeners, a modern apartment often turns into a kind of greenhouse with various types tropical plants and flowers. Recently, among indoor flower growers, a fashion has taken root to plant phalaenopsis orchids at home. These are cultures that are unpretentious in content, which, with proper care, allow you to create blooming bouquets literally all year round. And against the backdrop of all this, questions are constantly being asked about why the Phalaenopsis orchid does not bloom and how to make the plant bloom its amazing flowers in the form of an exotic butterfly. Let's try to figure out what to do if the orchid does not bloom for a long time, during the year. Perhaps the answer will be given already in the material itself. If you do not find the information you need or you have a special case, ask your questions in the comment form.

How and when does the Phalaenopsis orchid bloom?

So, first you need to deal with one botanical feature of the development of our tropical guest. When the phalaenopsis orchid blooms, the answer to this question hides the accompanying answers to all the possible questions of inexperienced flower growers as to why the orchid does not bloom for a long time. So, the phalaenopsis orchid blooms for the first time no earlier than 2 years after its planting. Therefore, if a flower is planted with the help of a child, then it is worth waiting for the formation of at least 6 full-fledged leaves and then sounding the alarm.


Immediately after planting, the plant begins to grow root mass. This may take, depending on the landing conditions, at least 6 months. And only after that the development of aerial roots and deciduous mass begins. This is a very important time, because flower buds of future peduncles are laid in the axils of new leaves. Therefore, as soon as the tops of new leaves begin to appear, active feeding with mineral complexes should begin. But be careful. It is best to exclude nitrogen from the composition of dressings or buy such compositions where it is contained in the smallest ratio. For laying future flower stalks, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium are needed.


Another important point which deals with the question of when orchids bloom. This tropical plant has no concept of changing seasons. In principle, it does not know that we, in our latitudes, have winter and the time comes to shed the foliage and stop flowering. The phalaenopsis orchid is not particularly sensitive to the length of daylight hours, since under natural conditions it grows under the cover of dense rainforest foliage. Therefore, the phalaenopsis orchid is able to bloom without interruption for up to 10 - 11 months. The time when she throws out the peduncle depends entirely on the skill and experience of the grower.

If the orchid does not bloom: what to do, what to do?

All of the above sounds attractive, right? But, as they say, "it was smooth on paper, but we met ravines." So it is in floriculture. It's nice to read advice and look at the pages of portals colorful pictures flowering plants. But it is worth listening to the advice and understanding for yourself what to do if the orchids do not bloom for a year or even longer. This situation is already not normal and signals that something is wrong with your beauty. But what exactly is worth figuring out.


To begin with, remember that in order for orchids to bloom, they need to create the appropriate conditions:

  • the root system must be able to provide complete photosynthesis, for this, part of the roots must be above the pot to absorb excess lag from the surrounding air, and the lower roots are placed on the sides of a special substrate in a transparent plastic or glass pot;
  • the soil should not contain fresh sawdust, fresh bark or, God forbid, fresh manure - all these substances make it impossible to bookmark and release the peduncle;
  • lighting should be diffused - under direct sunlight, the root system dies and dries out;
  • ambient temperature should have a daily difference of 5 degrees Celsius - at night it is necessary to rearrange the pot with the plant to a cooler place (in winter, you can get out of this position by moving the orchid to the central heating battery and away from it, but constant spraying with warm water is necessary) ;
  • top dressing should be carried out at least 1 time in 10 days.

Everything seems to be done, but the orchid still does not bloom: what to do in this case? You may need to apply some tricks used by professional flower growers. We will talk about this further. In the meantime, it will not be superfluous to find out about.


Secret tricks on how to make a Phalaenopsis orchid bloom

There are several professional tricks that allow you to stimulate the flowering of any ornamental plant. First of all, spraying with a growth stimulator is carried out. It can be "Epin" or any other proven drug. Spraying is carried out in the morning hours daily. Watering is carried out once a week with the addition of 3 - 5 drops of "Epin" per glass of water.
The second technique is an imitation of drought, which often occurs in the natural conditions of orchid growth. In this way, you can make the Phalaenopsis orchid bloom even if the plant is frankly “fat” on abundant nitrogen fertilization. If the root system is depleted and there is no dense foliage turgor, this technique should never be used. The plant will die.
A similar technique is an imitation of the rainy season. Just keep in mind that the temperature of the water in which the pot is immersed must be at least 35 degrees Celsius. Watering should be carried out 3 - 4 days in a row, and after that, stop the water supply for 2 weeks and then start watering again as usual.


Another way to get a Phalaenopsis orchid to bloom is to regularly start spraying the foliage with warm water from a spray bottle. It is advisable to add a growth stimulator to this water. Spray should be at least 3 times a day. Only in this case the desired effect will be obtained.


Try to arrange a warm shower: first you need to steam in the bathroom, then bring in an orchid and start pouring plenty of water from the shower with a temperature of about 35 degrees Celsius. This technique awakens flower buds and stimulates the growth of the root system. Watering is carried out for about 15 - 20 minutes. After that, leave the flower in the bath until the air temperature stabilizes. Do not take out immediately in a draft - the orchid can get sick.


These are all the basic secret tricks on how to make a Phalaenopsis orchid bloom. If you know something else - write about it in the comments. Your knowledge is sure to be useful to someone.

In the store, all orchids look very beautiful due to the huge number of flowers of a wide variety of shades - it is almost impossible to resist and not buy such a decoration for your home. However, after some time, some people are faced with a very serious problem - the plant does not bloom, although the leaves grow, and external signs disease is not observed.

Give up very early - the lack of flowering does not mean that you have to go back to the flower shop to decorate your home with similar natural decor elements. It is only necessary to understand why orchids do not bloom, and draw conclusions for yourself about proper care for plants at home.

In most cases, you will be able to successfully carry out the necessary procedures at home to restore the normal state of the flower - this is especially true for the popular Phalaenopsis species.

Air temperature

It is worth remembering that orchids are one of the most capricious houseplants - they bloom only when creating ideal conditions for their maintenance.

First of all, this applies to the temperature that is maintained in your home - its value should be from 21 to 26 degrees, otherwise the leaves will continue to grow, and the peduncle will not be able to form. If it is not possible to maintain such a microclimate at home, all you have to do is make a special mini-greenhouse to accommodate the orchid.

Carefully monitor the temperature level in summer - plants of the Phalaenopsis or Dendrobium species are best moved to a room that is illuminated by sunlight in the early morning, or brought to an open balcony, provided there are no sharp gusts of wind.

Watering

In addition, the answer to the question why the plant does not have a normal peduncle may be a discrepancy between the selected irrigation regime. If the heating works well enough in the apartment and the insulation of the walls is properly organized, then the air inside the house may be too dry, which will lead to a rapid loss of moisture by the orchid. In this case, Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium are watered at least twice a week, and more moisture-loving varieties can be irrigated every other day and sprayed for them, if this does not contradict their nature.

At home, it is also necessary to properly perform the irrigation process itself. This should be done using a special bowl, in which a perforated orchid pot is installed for 40-80 minutes. The plant blooms only if the ideal balance of water content in its roots is achieved - this is evidenced by their soft greenish hue.

Lighting

If you decide to purchase Phalaenopsis, it is worth remembering that its leaves should in no case be exposed to direct sunlight. At home, such an orchid is usually installed on the windowsill, which is illuminated by the rays of the sun only until 9-10 am, and if this is not possible, then a special light filter is used.

However, the lack of light for an orchid is also fatal - in the cold season at home, plants bloom best when exposed to the rays of a special lamp.

Food

Why are some flowers unwilling to show their beauty even if all the conditions described above are met? The reason for this may be hidden in insufficient nutrition with potassium and phosphorus compounds, which will be indicated to you by yellowish and brown spots that cover the leaves. Phalaenopsis tolerates fertilizer application to the soil quite well, but with more exotic varieties you should be more careful. This should be done with each watering for 2-4 weeks until the steady growth of the orchid peduncle begins.

Remember that Phalaenopsis and many other varieties of exotic flowers do not tolerate transplanting well, so it is worth doing this procedure at home only in extreme cases.

Achieving growth in one month

If you have already figured out why your orchid flowers are not blooming, you can achieve them in just one month. To do this, you will need to follow the following basic rules:

  • completely eliminate drafts in the house, and take the orchid out of the room if ventilation is necessary;
  • if it is winter outside, purchase a special “phytolamp” equipped with a light filter for growing plants of your species;
  • use for irrigation exclusively purified or settled water that does not contain excessive amounts of minerals.

Proper pruning and comfortable environment

In addition, if you are the owner of a Phalaenopsis orchid, which still has a peduncle without signs of drying and decay, it must be cut off above the third lower bud. If the peduncle has at least a few swollen buds, cut it off at a level of about 0.5-1 cm below the top bud to facilitate the growth of this part of the orchid and reduce the cost of its strength for full recovery.

First of all, remember that the orchid blooms only when it is provided with complete rest. Try to move the plant less and not even push the pot.

Otherwise, the displacement of the roots cannot be avoided, in which microscopic cracks form - their tightening requires the diversion of the orchid's forces from flowering.

Also, do not turn on the fan and air conditioner in the room with the flower - fast moving air currents can have a similar harmful effect. If you need to take the plant out of the room during ventilation, you should do this as carefully as possible, trying to hold the peduncle and leaves with your hand, avoiding their significant fluctuations.

Under natural conditions, Phalaenopsis, like other orchids, is exposed to a significant difference in ambient temperature during the day. At home, you need to imitate this - for this, at night, carefully take the flower out to the balcony or loggia, which have good enough insulation. The plant blooms well if the temperature is maintained at 17-18 degrees at night, and 22-24 degrees during the day.

Care and feeding

Sometimes the answer to the question of why a peduncle is present, but it remains empty for a long time, is too good care. No matter how strange it may sound, an orchid at home needs a little stress in order to launch the biological mechanisms hidden in it. An example would be one week of missed watering, assuming there are no problems with the roots drying out.

You can take the flower to the balcony at night, the temperature on which is 14-16 degrees. Despite all the thermophilicity that Phalaenopsis possesses, such conditions will not be disastrous for him, if before that he was provided with excellent care.

In addition, one should not forget about the correct balance of minerals and chemical elements in top dressing. In particular, the orchid blooms only when there is a sufficient amount of potassium and phosphorus in the soil. But nitrogen turns out to be harmful for her - with a high content of its compounds in the roots, the formation of inflorescences is greatly slowed down.

Try not to use nitrogenous fertilizers, and change the soil if necessary - only doing this at home is not recommended due to the extreme fragility of the roots.

It is best to contact a qualified specialist who cares for home plants - including an employee of a flower shop.

Buying an orchid with bright inflorescences, I want to see this beauty every day. But over time, the flowers dry up, fall off, and new flower stalks are in no hurry to appear even after a dormant period. In some cases, the plant may not please with flowers for 2 or 3 years. What should flower growers do if their favorite orchid no longer blooms?

Orchid is a very beautiful exotic plant with a rich palette of large colorful flowers. She, like a miracle of nature, captivates with her tenderness, leaving no one indifferent. But even experienced flower growers plant orchids with caution - because of their exactingness and capriciousness.

In nature, plants grow in a tropical climate with alternating periods of drought and heavy rains and high humidity. At home, they need to create exactly the same conditions. Only when they feel a complete resemblance to their native climate, they will reward you with gorgeous and long flowering.

In order to stimulate the plant to bloom, it is advisable to first identify the reasons that prevent it from releasing bright buds. Perhaps, getting to know them, you will already know what to do if your orchid has stopped blooming. Negatively affect flowering:

  • transplants during bud opening;
  • frequent watering and constant humidity;
  • abundant fertilizing with nitrogen fertilizers (in this case, the plant will grow only fleshy leaves);
  • warm shower.

Only by eliminating all adverse factors, you can try to "encourage" the plant to bloom, creating certain conditions for it.

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An amazing fact: it is in beginner flower growers that orchids bloom most often. As practice shows, the typical mistakes of such amateurs are the choice of southern windows (and the resulting large temperature difference) and irregular watering (which is what the plant actually needs).

Watering

What to do if orchids do not bloom for a long time? The fundamental answer to this question is proper watering. In order for flower buds to form, it should be limited, and sharply. This simulates a dry period in the tropics, in the homeland of the plant.

At home, watering the orchid is stopped for 10-12 days, be sure to lower the ambient temperature at night by at least 3 degrees, then raise it again. Watering must necessarily alternate with periods of "drought" so that the roots of the orchid and the soil are completely dry.

For the formation of full-fledged peduncles, almost all types of orchids need a long daylight hours - 14 hours. Indoors, sufficient lighting for plants can only be provided with the help of artificial light sources. An ordinary ceiling chandelier alone will not be able to cope with such a mission. As additional lighting, use only fluorescent lamps with a power of no more than 40 W, placing them no closer than 30 cm from the tallest orchid. At the same time, even a slight distance of the light source from the plant many times reduces its chances of flowering. Do not use conventional incandescent bulbs because they heat up the leaves and cause burns.


Different types of orchids require different natural light. Some feel great, basking in the sun, and grow magnificently on the southern windows without any partial shade. For others, direct sunlight, on the contrary, is contraindicated due to the sensitivity of their foliage. So, if it is cattleya, paphiopedilum, phalaenopsis, then the best place for their growth is the eastern windows. If the windows of the apartment face south, place orchids at a distance of 60 cm from a brightly lit window sill.

Dendrobium, brassia, epidendrum, oncidium bloom well only in moderate light. The ideal place for them is the western windows. FROM south side they should be no closer than 30 cm from the windowsill.

Vanda and hybrids of this species require good lighting. They can be safely placed on the windowsills of the southern windows: the foliage is not afraid of burns.

It is noteworthy that when all the flowers bloom on the orchid, it can be placed in any dark corner of your house.

Temperature regime

What if the orchid has not bloomed for 2 years, despite the fact that you provided it with proper watering and sufficient lighting? It could be the ambient temperature. Coolness (16-20 0 C) is most favorable for these exotic plants.

The absence of flower stalks or their complete shedding during the flowering period can be caused by drafts or airflow from split systems blowing plants.

How to properly feed a capricious?


Novice growers often make the same mistake by feeding orchids in strict accordance with the fertilizer instructions - 2 times a week. And, as a result, they often wonder what to do if the orchid does not bloom, but only releases leaves. In this case, you will have to stop feeding.

Fertilizers can be applied to the soil substrate only when clearly distinguishable flower stalks appear on a tropical crop. From this point on, you need to feed regularly until the first flower blooms. Once the plant has bloomed, no further fertilizer can be applied. Even a small amount of them can provoke the fall of flowers and buds that have not yet opened.

Before buying special fertilizers for orchids, be sure to familiarize yourself with the constituent elements and their proportions. Nitrogen and potassium should be present in equal amounts, the phosphorus content may be slightly higher.

But still, the best “feeding” for a beautiful orchid is the lighting she needs. exotic plants require certain growing conditions, and pampering them with fertilizers is superfluous.