Why Don't Orchids Bloom
Today, the editor will introduce the content about orchids, a member of the Orchidaceae family. Why don't orchids bloom? The following is a detailed explanation by the editor.
For beginners in growing orchids, they look forward to seeing their orchids bloom. However, some orchid enthusiasts find that their orchids are reluctant to bloom and do not know why their orchids are not blooming. Here we will briefly analyze the reasons why orchids do not bloom from several aspects.
The common reasons for orchids not blooming include insufficient or weak lighting, which is the main reason for most orchids not blooming. Sunlight is the primary source of nutrition for orchids. In summer, if there are flower buds but they do not bloom, it is due to the stuffy weather and poor ventilation. In autumn and winter, the lack of blooming is caused by long periods of dryness, leading to plant dehydration and the cessation of flower bud differentiation. Sometimes, everything seems normal, but after the flower stalks emerge, they suddenly stop differentiating. This is due to incorrect blooming season, with improper lighting, temperature, and humidity, causing the flower buds to stop differentiating.
To promote orchid blooming, attention should be paid to the following aspects:
One, lighting: Light is the main factor in promoting the formation of flower buds in orchids. Generally, orchids require 2 to 3 hours of sunlight. If the leaves are soft and moderately green, it indicates normal lighting; if the leaves are dark green and soft, more lighting is needed; if the leaves are light yellow, less lighting is required.
Two, temperature: To promote orchid blooming, the day and night temperatures should differ by about 10°C, with the best growth conditions being a daytime temperature of 18°C to 21°C and a nighttime temperature of 7°C to 10°C. High nighttime temperatures will make the orchid leaves soft and cause flower buds to fall off. Low temperatures can cause blind buds and spots on the leaves. When affected by low temperatures during blooming, the flowers will develop brown spots.
Three, watering: The amount of watering is also a main condition for orchid blooming, and the moisture level should be controlled. Excessive water can cause the orchid plant to grow excessively, making it difficult to form flower buds.
By strengthening regular maintenance and allowing the plant to grow larger, stronger, and more numerous, special attention should be paid to increasing lighting and applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizers around the time of flower bud differentiation. There is a good chance of blooming.
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