Why does not the orchid bloom, but only the leaves grow?

Oh, and our growers love all kinds of wonders! Especially uneven they breathe to tropical plants. And no wonder, their flowers are original, bright, the foliage also often attracts attention. That's just not everyone will dance with a tambourine around an exotic pet.

And then it begins ... Why does not the orchid bloom, but only the leaves grow? How to make an orchid flower stem? What if the orchid does not bloom? And a bunch of similar questions.

You can answer all: the right care is the key to good luck. But let's look at all the reasons in detail.

Water, water, water all around ...

Irregular watering is the main reason why orchids do not bloom, but only leaves grow. Few, buying a shopkeeper in a store, bother to read the information about the care. Tropics means wet.And every day a large amount of liquid is poured into the pot. It turns out 2 scenarios:

1. There is good drainage in the pot, and excess liquid flows safely through the holes in the pan. At the same time she does not have time to wet the soil. It turns out that there was no watering as such. Well, if the plant is healthy. It will still be able to exist in tantalum agony. But there will be no bloom.
2. Drainage holes clogged with soil and roots. It turns out a swamp. Here in it for a while the unhappy orchid will survive. Then the roots will rot safely, and the plant will die.

How to water an orchid to bloom? Only by immersion. From above it is useless to do. Pot put in a large container, pour water to the middle. Forget about 10-12 minutes. Then pour liquid almost to the top. And wait about 11-13 minutes again. After the procedure, a container with an orchid is placed on a stand in order to glass the excess water.

Now the plant can be returned to its usual habitat and wait for flowering. Such a procedure of irrigation impregnates the substrate quite well. Moisture is enough for about 10-14 days. Then they repeat everything.

Council Focus on the color of the roots.A light green tint speaks of fluid affluence. Silvery white signals - it's time to water the beauty.

The light of your window ...

Where to put an orchid to bloom? Of course, on the windowsill! That is where she will have enough coverage for normal growth and development. Indeed, in natural conditions, Tropican women grow on the bark of trees to rise higher to the sun.

Therefore, the room should be bright. No such windowsill? Immediately purchase a special lamp for additional lighting. Otherwise you will never see colors.

Owners of southern and western window sills have another problem. Severe Russian summer often surprises. And direct sunlight is great burning sheet plates. But do not drag the orchid pot to another window.It is enough to make a diffusing screen. It could be white paper, thick tulle, or even a rag of light-colored fabric. There will be plenty of light, but it will not burn the tender leaves. Flowering will occur quickly enough, and will be long.

Earth in the porthole ...

The wrong composition of the soil will not help your orchid to release peduncle. Even hurt. Some newcomers are very afraid to replant the plant after purchase, especially if it blooms. But the composition of the transport soil is designed for the normal existence of a Tropican for about 3 months. In addition, it is crammed with chemicals and stimulants.

Immediately after flowering, the orchid needs to be transplanted into a suitable substrate. It can be purchased at the store, and you can collect yourself:

• bark wood chips
• small pieces of coal
• good fatty humus
• high peat
• coarse sand

All this is taken in equal quantities, then thoroughly mixed. This composition is ideal for planting orchids at home. After transplantation, no more than six months will pass, and it will bloom again. Just a plant will need some time to acclimatize and build new roots.

Council Use transparent pots with lots of drainage holes.An orchid blooms only when its root system receives a sufficient amount of light and air. And you will be easier to control the state of the roots.

Oh, my box is full!

Regular top dressing very actively stimulate the maturation of peduncles. Most florists simply ignore this rule. They believe that the orchid is enough of those trace elements that are in the soil. This is a great fallacy.

In natural conditions, the plant feeds on those minerals that are deposited on its air roots in the form of dust. Plus, a very greasy, but loose, perennial humus in cracks in the bark. Are you able to provide her with such conditions? Not. So stomp the store for dressing.

Always carefully read the composition and recommendations of the manufacturer on the packaging. Do not be fooled by the words of the seller that it is this universal fertilizer that is suitable for all types of indoor plants. Your selection criteria should be:

• The words "for orchids" on a bag or box
• Mandatory presence of phosphorus, potassium in the composition.
• Minimum nitrogen.
• Competent instructions for use with accurate dosage and multiplicity of treatments.
• Precautions and hazard class.

After shopping, go home, still re-read. And you begin to slowly feed your orchid. How often to fertilize? About once every 9-10 days, but the dose reduced by half. Because an oversupply of trace elements is as destructive as their deficiency.

Council Try using a tablet form of fertilizer. Then there is no need to accurately measure the dose, and the orchid itself will take as much nutrition as it needs now.

We do not worry about the year ...

Some growers buy young orchids, bring them home. They create ideal conditions and are waiting for a miracle. And it does not happen. Why? Because plants do not bloom until they reach a certain age.

When do orchids start to bloom? It all depends on the variety. Before purchasing, do not be lazy to learn all the features of the plant. And especially his age at the time of purchase. Normal adult well-developed orchid is ready to please the hosts with flowers in the presence of at least 5 leaves.

In general, it is considered that flower stalks up to 5 leaves must be removed by all means. They greatly weaken the young sapling.But then, when the orchid comes into full force and adulthood, it will bloom regularly and for a long time.

By the way, they say that for each new leaf the plant should release one new flower spike. Stupidity. It owes nothing to anyone. It is the owners who must competently care for the orchid and create all the conditions for good growth and development. Then she deigns to bestow them with her magnificent flowers.

A squadron of my crazy thoughts ...

Indeed, if an orchid refuses to bloom for a very long time, then the most crazy thoughts creep in. And most leads to the fact that the owner intends to ... with the plant to fight! That's just the most dishonest way. What only advise "sofa warriors." Here and garlic cloves, crammed into the pot. And pieces of ice laid out on the ground surface. And even overnight content at a temperature of + 10-12 ° C.

Sorry, but not every plant will endure such torment. There is no time for flowers, I myself would not discard the last leaves.

Instead of war and harassment (there is no other way to call such advice), it is better to make a tropic shake a tropican. But not literally shake the pot, and in a figurative.That is, to create such conditions that the orchid was simply forced to bloom. Just be careful not to overdo it. Otherwise, instead of admiring the charming butterflies of bright colors, you will have to put beauty in the infirmary and treat the unreasonable consequences of the experiment for a long time.

How to arrange an orchid with the right stress to make it bloom? It should be done competently:

• To water an orchid by the principle - the soil dried up plus 5 more days.
• At a height of approximately 37-39 cm hang phytolamp.
• Stop feeding, spraying and other care.
• Once a week, a weak solution of any biostimulant (zircon, epin, aloe juice) is sprinkled on the leaflets.

If even the slightest signs of oppression have appeared, or the appearance of the above-ground part shows discontent with the new regime, then immediately stop the execution.It is possible that your orchid is not ready for such stress. Try to repeat the procedure after 3 months. Naturally, care should remain high. During this time, the plant will get stronger a little, gain strength. And in the end, he will show you his flower and the world.

Why does not the orchid bloom, but only the leaves grow? Now you yourself will advise anyone on this issue. Just do not forget that it is not enough just to be aware. It is also necessary to competently apply knowledge in practice. Then the charming tropical beauty will delight you for a long time with its fabulous flower butterflies.

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