Most moth orchids or Phalaenopsis will grow a new flower spike about once a year, which can be in bloom for 3-5 months. After the flowers have fallen off, there are three main options to care for an orchid: trimming the flower spike, repotting, adding fertilizer, moving the orchid to a cooler temperature, and decreasing the amount of water.
For Phalaenopsis orchids, many gardeners recommend trimming the flower spike after blooming. There are two methods: cutting back the spike to just above a node, waiting until the flowers have dropped off, cutting back the stem to the nearest bud, or cutting the spent flower spike down to the base.
Post-bloom orchid care involves watering the orchid copiously, giving it ample bright, indirect light, and weakly fertilizing. Moving the orchid to a room with a temperature between 65 and 75 degrees for a couple of weeks during the resting period can help trigger reblooming. If the stem is brown or has begun to soften, cut it off with a sterile instrument to the base, redirecting the plant’s energy to the roots. Use a houseplant fertilizer or balanced fertilizer at half the recommended rate, and during this time, the plant may produce new flowers.
📹 How do I care for my orchids after blooming ends?
After your last orchid bloom falls, your orchid is still very much alive! Learn to water your orchid after blooming ends.
📹 Orchid Care for Beginners – What to do after Phalaenopsis blooms fall? Cutting spike & aftercare
Today we continue our Orchid Care for beginners series with an important episode, which will address what you should do after …
Add comment