It's no secret that the chic orchids are very demanding to care. Therefore, inexperienced growers often need advice on how to achieve flowering of orchids in the home, about leaving during this process and after it.
How to achieve an orchid home bloom?
First of all, enough light, moderate watering and frequent spraying are important for orchid flowering. However, compliance with these conditions may not be enough. A kind of shake will help, which will push the plant to blossom. Orchids need to create arid conditions: place it near the eastern window and significantly reduce watering. Alternate the "rainy seasons" and "drought seasons", and then the beauty will follow its nature and blossom.
Orchid care during flowering
During the flowering period, the plant needs special care. This will help prolong the flowering period of the orchid up to a month. First, do not move the pot from the plant to another place, so that the buds do not fall. Secondly, do not over-moisten the soil in the pot, so as not to encounter the same problem. Thirdly, during flowering buds need at least a 10-hour light day. Therefore, in the cold season it is necessary to use a fluorescent lamp. As for the feeding of orchids during flowering, we categorically urge you not to contribute any fertilizers. Otherwise, the buds will quickly and quickly unfold and bloom. The same applies to transplanting orchids during flowering.
How to care for orchids after flowering ?
This luxurious flower needs care and after flowering. To trim an orchid after flowering at first does not need the plant to draw nutrients from the remaining peduncle. When the flower buds begin to dry, cut it, leaving the tip itself up to a height of 3 cm. Resume fertilizing with mineral fertilizers for orchids. At this time, if necessary, you can transplant the flower into a new pot. Watering and sprinkling should be moderate.