Bring phalaenopsis to bloom

Why isn't my phalaenopsis blooming?

There could be different reasons that your Phalaenopsis does not bloom. For example, one that is too warm is possible Location or poor lighting. Your Phalaenopsis may also have gotten too much poured or fertilized incorrectly.

As a rule, orchids bloom about once a year. If the last flowering lasted a particularly long time, the following flowering break can also take a little longer. There is nothing to worry about. However, if your Phalaenopsis does not plant any new buds after a year, then the time has come to act.

How is the Phalaenopsis stimulated to flower?

In its tropical home, the duration of sunshine is relatively constant at 12 hours per day, but the Phalaenopsis is not exposed to direct sun. So there is not enough light in the Central European winter. You can easily remedy this with a daylight lamp. At the same time, the temperature Do not fall below 18 ° C at the location.

The Phalaenopsis does not tolerate wet feet at all. Then she quickly suffers from Root rot. It is best to avoid waterlogging with moderate watering and a permeable substrate. As an alternative to regular watering, you can also dip your Phalaenopsis once a week.

Even with an adapted fertilization the flower formation in the Phalaenopsis can be stimulated. A nitrogenous fertilizer is recommended for good growth. You administer this in the period from March to September. In October, you switch to a fertilizer that is rich in phosphorus and promotes bud development.

The essentials in brief:

• Do not allow temperatures to drop below 18 ° C
• provide sufficient light, preferably 12 hours a day (daylight lamp)
• Avoid waterlogging
• appropriate fertilize: nitrogen-accentuated in the vegetation phase, phosphorus-accentuated for flower formation