Orchid care after blooming aims to encourage plants to bloom again, provided they meet the required cultural conditions. This involves cutting the flower spike back, repotting if necessary, adding fertilizer, moving the orchid to a cooler temperature, and decreasing the amount of water.
Orchids are beautiful houseplants, but knowing what to do with them after they have bloomed can be tricky. There are three options: do nothing and allow the bloom to fall off on its own, or snip the stem. To keep your orchids thriving, follow these essential steps: pruning, repotting, and encouraging reblooming.
After the flowers have fallen off the plant, cut back the flower spike to just above a node (the small bump on the stem), which will encourage the orchid to produce a new spike and bloom again in the future. 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.
Moving your 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. Your orchid will go through a dormant phase after a few months of blooming, so give it attention and time while it rests for the next blooming.
In summary, orchid care after blooming focuses on ensuring the health and longevity of the plant. By following these steps, you can ensure that your orchids continue to thrive and bloom again.
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