Orchid is a houseplant of extraordinary beauty. Now there are about 25 thousand species of this flower. How to properly take care of it? Caring for this plant at home is somewhat different from caring for other representatives of the flora, and therefore requires certain knowledge.
Growing orchids. What to do when representatives of this group have faded?
To grow this amazing flower, you need to create conditions that will repeat natural conditions as closely as possible. At the same time, you can remember that in the wild, orchids grow, clinging to the bark of trees, and in some cases - to a stone.
What is the secret of the orchid? What to do when these plants bloom?
Most of the plants that we buy in stores are packed in special plastic pots, while the roots of the flower are in the moss. Obviously, this type of packaging immediately violates several main rules for the successful development of an orchid. The roots do not have access to air, and therefore they do not have the ability to fullydry from moisture. That is why the appearance of root rot is simply inevitable. In nature, the roots of this plant quickly absorb water and breathe. In addition, they are necessary to extract various nutrients from the soil.
How does an orchid bloom?
The photo on the right shows us a withered flower. This spectacular plant can please the eye of its owner for six months: it all depends on its genetic characteristics, the condition of the flower, the age and conditions of its maintenance. But, unfortunately, everything comes to an end someday, so the flowering of a beautiful orchid ends, as a result of which the peduncle fades. So how to proceed? Remove it or leave it in place until completely dry?
Should I prune a faded orchid?
The peduncle may simply dry out, but it may continue to grow further. In the second case, there is no need to remove it. If the shoot is dry or completely yellow, it can be cut with a pruner, while leaving a small stump.
Grow further orchids. What to do when these beautiful hybrids have faded?
It also happens that after a certain period of time - after all the flowers have fallen off - the shoot grows further, while new buds appear on it over time. But this may not happen immediately, but after a few months. In most cases, this happens on phalaenopsis: on the peduncle of this hybrid, instead of buds, evenkids. Of course, there is no guarantee that new flowers will appear from sleeping buds. The growing shoot continues to continue to take from the plant the strength it needs to develop a new peduncle. For this reason, it is best to remove it.
After flowering, what kind of care is needed for an orchid? What to do when all flower stalks have faded?
After all the flowers wither, the plant does not require special care and attention. The spraying and watering regime should remain at the same level, it is only desirable to reduce the amount of fertilizer during irrigation. If necessary, the flower is transplanted into a fresh substrate. Thanks to this, the plant will take root in a new place and will be ready for the next flowering. The period until the next blooming of flowers can be from 3 to 6 months. But we must also be prepared for the fact that after the resettlement, the orchid can bloom only after a year!
