Orchids can be grown using basic garden stakes or more specialized types. Staking is essential for shaping the flower spike and supporting the plant. Materials needed to stake an orchid spike include a bamboo flower stake, flower clips, or twist ties, which are readily available in gardening shops and big box homes.
Staking single flowers is simpler, as inserting a vertical bamboo stake close to the spike origin at the base of the plant is necessary when the bud or buds start to swell on the spike. Staking the orchid involves inserting a stake carefully into the potting medium and using clips or ties to secure the spike every few inches. Professional tip: When clipping your orchid’s spike to its stake, avoid causing sideways growth.
Repotting and dividing orchids, particularly those with pseudobulbs, is a step-by-step process. Staking is important for getting a picturesque orchid to grow. Once the spike has begun to grow, it is time to secure it to the stake. Not all orchids need their flower spikes staked, so continue allowing the orchid to do its thing. A problem that might happen if not staked is that the orchid may have sideways flower spikes and blooms.
A good rule of thumb is to stake an orchid spike when it has grown to about 6 to 12 inches in length. Pink orchids don’t need staking, while white orchids may eliminate the top clip and see what happens. In the case of lowii orchids, there is no need for staking as the stem has evolved to hold the flowers under any conditions.
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