In Russia, the Dendrobium orchid is second only to Phalaenopsis in popularity. These are large flowers that bloom in cascades. How to care for the dendrobium, what to do when the orchid blooms? Let's figure it out.
Dendrobium care
Light
Dendrobium is one of the most light tolerant orchids, can stand both in the sun in the morning and in the shade in the afternoon.
Temperature
The flower must be in a uniform temperature. During the day it should be 20-30°C and at night 18-23°C, a sharp drop or draft will affect its flowering.
Irrigation
Watering is recommended once a week, no need to fill the flower. Before watering, test the ground with your finger: if you feel moisture, then postpone watering for a few days.
Fertilizers
When an orchid blooms, no fertilizer is needed. During the growth phase (summer) a balanced fertilizer should be added, such as Kemira Lux. Stop fertilizing in the fall. If the orchid did not have new flowers in January, then you need to apply phosphate fertilizers to give impetus to the process.flowering.
Height
During this period, you need to know what to do when the orchid fades, and how to help the growth ofleaves. An orchid can double in size in a year under the right growing conditions.
Flowering
Flowering usually begins in February and lasts from one to three months. Repeated is possible at a cool temperature up to three times a year. Before figuring out how to care for when a dendrobium orchid has faded, what to do next, you need to determine the life cycles of a flower.
Life cycles of the dendrobium orchid:
- flowering phase (winter-spring);
- growth phase (summer, closer to autumn);
- dormant phase (late autumn).
Flower phase
During this period, flowers appear from 5 to 20 pieces. Watering should be weekly, but do not fertilize, wipe the leaves with a damp cloth.
Growth phase
From June to September, the flowers begin to dry up and fall off. What to do when the orchid blooms? It is recommended to cut the peduncle if it is dry, leave the green ones. During this period, active leaf growth begins. To support and quickly develop the plant, you need to apply nitrogen fertilizers.
Resting phase
Orchid leaves stop growing. At this time, you need to reduce watering and put the pot with a flower in a dark, cool place.
Plant transplant
The orchid is transplanted after three years. And only after the orchidfaded.
What to do next and what materials are needed for this?
You will need: substrate for orchids or flowering plants, scissors or pruners, a flower pot 1-2 sizes larger than before. Clay flower pots that allow for air exchange are the best choice for orchids. Carefully remove the orchid from the flowerpot. If the flower does not give in, then it is better to put it in a container with water for a while so that the earth is saturated with moisture. After extracting the plant, you need to get rid of the old substrate by soaking the flower roots in warm water. Then you should cut off the dead or rotten roots of the flower. Pour drainage into the flowerpot, then a little substrate and place the orchid in the center, having previously examined it for the presence of buds, from which a new sprout can subsequently grow. It is necessary to fill the flower with a substrate so as not to close the kidney with it.
After reading this article, you will no longer be left with such frequently asked questions as "what to do when the orchid has faded" and "how to transplant the dendrobium".
