Do not cut shoots while they are green
When all the withered flowers have fallen off, the Phalaenopsis orchid gathers new strength in its shoots for the next flowering period. So please don't get carried away by cutting off green leaves or stems. The butterfly orchid in particular tends to produce fresh branches with buds on a withered shoot. Cut You should therefore only remove the stems and leaves when they are completely dead.
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Caring for flowerless shoots correctly - this is how it works
If a Phalaenopsis has lost its furious flower aspect, the focus is on caring for the green shoots. By modifying the maintenance program a little, you can skilfully prepare for the next flowering period. How to do it right:
- From the third week without flowers, the orchid should be moved to a light, cooler location with 16-18 degrees Celsius
- Water more sparingly and spray every few days
- Stop the nutrient supply completely or only fertilize every 8 weeks
Protrude Aerial roots Beyond the edge of the pot, now is the ideal time to repot the orchid. In the middle of the flowering period, this stressful procedure often causes buds and flowers to be shed. If your Phalaenopsis only has its green shoots and leaves, it can easily cope with the change to fresh substrate and a larger pot.
Tips
Dendrobium phalaenopsis and Dendrobium nobile sometimes have a tendency to shed all of their leaves after flowering. There is nothing to worry about. In this case, too, never cut off green shoots. Watered sparingly, sprayed every 2 days and pampered with fertilizer every 4 weeks, you can look forward to new buds soon. A cool, bright location at 15 to 20 degrees Celsius has a beneficial effect.
