Orchid buds fall off

Incorrect location causes buds to fall - tips for the ideal framework conditions

Where the Site conditions nowhere near the light and temperature conditions in the Rainforest simulate, an orchid sheds its buds without further ado. The following overview lists common location problems and tips for troubleshooting:

• Cause: Lack of light - Solution: A bright, not full sun location
• Cause: Cold - Solution: A place with warm temperatures of 20-25 degrees Celsius, without a cold draft
• Cause: Dry heating air - Solution: Do not set up above an active radiator

In rooms with a humidity of less than 50 percent, every orchid bud dries up. Therefore, spray the tropical flower beauties regularly with soft water and set up humidifiers in the vicinity.

Wetness and drought let the buds fall

If the water balance in an orchid is out of balance, the buds must primarily atone for this. Waterlogging causes root rot, so that the transport of water and nutrients comes to a standstill. In the early stages, the delicate flower buds dry up and fall off.

Potting Please put the orchid in a dry substrate immediately. Use a disinfected knife to cut off the softened, putrid root strands.

Most orchid species can cope with short-term drought. If the condition persists for a long time, the buds will shrivel and any hope of a lush flowering period is gone. to water or so dip your orchids regularly. In summer, one immersion bath per week usually covers the need, while in winter the watering intervals are extended to 2-3 weeks.