Can the orchid leaves that are not neat still bloom?
About the topic of whether the orchid leaves that are not neat can still bloom and the detailed explanation of five suggestions to improve the orchid leaves, the editor will introduce the related topics of flower cultivation next.
Many people like orchids, which have a higher ornamental value compared to some common plants. They are also a symbol of wealth and their leaves and flowers are equally attractive, making them ideal indoor potted plants. However, those who have kept orchids find it very tiring to care for them, either they don't bloom, or the leaves turn yellow and easily grow crooked, which is extremely troublesome. If you also have such troubles, you can start improving from these five points.
First point, regularly rotate the pot's direction
The blooming period of orchids is relatively short, and their ornamental value is not only in the flowers and leaves, but also in the neat and symmetrical leaves that shine with a deep green, giving a noble and generous feeling. However, many people's orchids are usually higher on one side and lower on the other, or even disorderly, which reduces the ornamental value of the leaves.
Why is that? Because orchids have a strong phototropism in their growth. If one side of the leaves is placed towards the sunlight for a long time, it will cause the leaves to be higher on one side and lower on the other, with one side growing well and the other not, making it look unattractive.
Therefore, it is also necessary to rotate the direction of the pot every half a month, so that each leaf can receive light evenly and carry out photosynthesis normally, to make them neat and整齐 like a green fan.
Second point, the soil should have good breathability and drainage
The most tiring thing about keeping orchids is not the uneven leaves, but the frequent occurrence of root rot, because orchids have weak roots and poor resistance. If the soil is too moist and not well ventilated, it will cause root rot.
So, you need to provide a pot of soil with good drainage and breathability. Therefore, the soil for orchids is always chosen to be special soil. If you mix it yourself, you should add more decomposed leaf soil, base fertilizer, pine needles, or ceramic balls, etc. Only with good drainage and breathability, it is less likely to rot even with excessive watering.
Third point, water less in summer, do not fertilize, and provide about 50% shade
Many orchids in homes find it hard to survive the summer, easily getting sunburned leaves and root rot, because orchids enter a dormant state when the temperature is too high in summer. Therefore, water less, do not fertilize, and do not place them in very strong sunlight. The best shade level is about 50% to avoid various degrees of sunburn spots on the leaves.
Fourth point, dealing with flower spike problems by taking three steps
If you cleverly avoid these issues while caring for orchids, you may still encounter a tricky problem: the flower spikes are clumped, making it hard for the flowers to grow, appearing short and ugly. At this time, you can start from three steps.