Why isn't my phalaenopsis blooming?
After about four months of flowering, the last flowers of Phalaenopsis and wither fall off. It is completely normal that it will not flower for a few weeks or months, even if the dormant period for the new hybrid varieties is getting shorter and shorter. But sometimes there is also an unfavorable one Location, for example with cool drafts, behind the failure of flowering.
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Be sure to let your Phalaenopsis enjoy a few weeks of rest after flowering. As long as the plant looks healthy and the leaves look green and fleshy, everything is fine. Otherwise, you should keep your orchid on Diseases and pests investigate. Both of these can prevent re-flowering.
Does my Phalaenopsis now need special care?
Customize the Care after flowering to the changed situation, your Phalaenopsis now needs less water and none for the time being fertilizer. But make sure that the Do not let leaves droop limply. If that happens, you probably didn't water the plant enough.
Can I get my Phalaenopsis to flower?
Without the necessary rest period, your Phalaenopsis is unlikely to bloom again. Therefore your patience is required first. If the flowering does not take place for too long, however, you can stimulate the orchid to flower again by lowering the nighttime temperatures. For a period of five to six weeks, reduce the temperature at night to around 14 ° C to 16 ° C.
The essentials in brief:
- longer flowering break is normal (several weeks to months)
- not during the resting phase fertilize and only a little to water
- temperature reduce something
- absolutely allow yourself to rest, at least 4 to 5 weeks
- Do not change location unnecessarily
Tips
If your Phalaenopsis does not want to bloom for a very long time, then diseases and pests can be behind it, but also an unfavorable location or care errors.
