Light and warmth get growth going
Orchids tolerate a bit cooler during the break Temperatures. However, this tolerance is over when new instincts show up. At least now, the royal flower would like to linger in a bright, warm location with 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. A high humidity of more than 60 percent is now also an advantage.
also read
- Shoots on faded orchids - care for them properly instead of throwing them away
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- How to cut orchids panicles correctly after flowering - this is how it works
Care for new shoots - that's what matters
As new shoots grow, the need for water and nutrients increases. How to properly care for an orchid now:
- Dip into soft, room temperature water once or twice a week
- Apply liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks until the end of the flowering and growth period
- Spray leaves and aerial roots daily
Now is the best time to repot your orchid. If numerous aerial roots protrude over the edge of the pot or grow out of the opening in the ground, the plant wishes to move to a larger container with a fresh one
Orchid soil. On this occasion you can see dead ones Bulbsso that the new shoots can develop unhindered.Do not cut off withered shoots too quickly
The popular Phalaenopsis orchids do not have a noteworthy blooming break. As soon as the last flowers have wilted, the new shoots can already be seen. Please don't get carried away by cutting off the faded stems. With a little luck and the right one care, the stems give you lateral shoots that bud and bloom within a short time. The part of the stem above the new shoot dries up and can be cut off until it branches out.
Tips
In order for your orchids to diligently produce new shoots in the future, the Leaf care not to be neglected. Regularly wipe off dust and other debris with a soft, damp cloth. For a nice shine, gently buff the foliage with the inside of a banana.