Reasons for the Bud Drop of Dream Orchid
The editor will discuss the reasons for the bud drop of Dream Orchid and the related knowledge of how to deal with the blackening and bud drop of Dream Orchid, as follows:
If you like orchids, you should not miss the opportunity to cultivate Dream Orchid in autumn and winter. It is very suitable to place it in the living room, bedroom, or office. It is shade-tolerant, produces a large number of flowers, and has a pleasant fragrance. Some orchid enthusiasts say that Dream Orchid is prone to bud drop. So, how can we avoid it?
Reasons for the Bud Drop of Dream Orchid
The care of Dream Orchid is actually not difficult. The phenomenon of bud drop is mainly caused by the following reasons. You can compare and refer to them and be careful to avoid them.
1. -- Improper Timing for Repotting --
Autumn and winter are good times to buy Dream Orchid. Many enthusiasts receive Dream Orchid with buds and immediately think of repotting. However, at this time, Dream Orchid is in the process of forming flower buds and has also gone through long-distance transportation, making it relatively weak. If repotting is done, it can easily cause bud drop.
The normal approach is to water the Dream Orchid plant thoroughly and keep it in the original pot after receiving it, even if the original pot is just a black nutrient pot. Do not repot immediately; instead, you can place it in a pot you like and repot it only after the flowers have faded. Avoid repotting during the bud stage to reduce the risk of bud drop.
2. -- Insufficient Environmental Lighting --
Dream Orchid is shade-tolerant but still needs some light. Indoor care of Dream Orchid should be placed in a brightly lit area. If it is placed in a dark corner for a long time, Dream Orchid can easily develop abnormal bud growth due to insufficient light, leading to bud drop.
In winter, Dream Orchid can be placed near the windowsill or balcony to maintain bright scattered light or soft direct light, which can help Dream Orchid better form flower buds. During the flowering period, placing it in a place with scattered light is sufficient.
3. -- Excessive Watering Causing Root Damage --
Dream Orchid prefers moist soil but dislikes waterlogging. In winter, the temperature is low, and water consumption is slow, so watering should not be too frequent. Excessive watering can cause Dream Orchid to develop rotting roots, which cannot absorb nutrients for bud growth and easily lead to bud drop. Severe root rot can even cause the entire plant to wither.
4. -- Environmental Temperature Too High or Too Low --
Dream Orchid is a cold-sensitive plant and adapts to a growth temperature of 15-25 degrees. If the temperature of the care environment is too low or too high in winter, it can easily cause bud drop.
If the temperature of the care environment is below 5 degrees, Dream Orchid can easily freeze to death. Therefore, the environmental temperature needs to be kept above 10 degrees in winter for Dream Orchid to grow and bloom normally.
5. -- Severe Deficiency of Fertilizer --
Dream Orchid has many flower buds and produces a large number of flowers. Therefore, it needs a lot of water and fertilizer during the bud formation stage. If only clear water is used for a long time without fertilizing, Dream Orchid may also experience bud drop due to fertilizer deficiency.
During the bud formation stage of Dream Orchid, it is recommended to add potassium dihydrogen phosphate fertilizer to the water. If the watering interval is long, you can also spray the leaves with a dilution of potassium dihydrogen phosphate at 1000 times, once or twice a week.
When growing Dream Orchid, just pay attention to avoiding the above five pitfalls, and your Dream Orchid will bloom beautifully.
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If you like orchids, you should not miss the opportunity to cultivate Dream Orchid in autumn and winter. It is very suitable to place it in the living room, bedroom, or office. It is shade-tolerant, produces a large number of flowers, and has a pleasant fragrance. Some orchid enthusiasts say that Dream Orchid is prone to bud drop. So, how can we avoid it?
Reasons for the Bud Drop of Dream Orchid
The care of Dream Orchid is actually not difficult. The phenomenon of bud drop is mainly caused by the following reasons. You can compare and refer to them and be careful to avoid them.
1. -- Improper Timing for Repotting --
Autumn and winter are good times to buy Dream Orchid. Many enthusiasts receive Dream Orchid with buds and immediately think of repotting. However, at this time, Dream Orchid is in the process of forming flower buds and has also gone through long-distance transportation, making it relatively weak. If repotting is done, it can easily cause bud drop.
The normal approach is to water the Dream Orchid plant thoroughly and keep it in the original pot after receiving it, even if the original pot is just a black nutrient pot. Do not repot immediately; instead, you can place it in a pot you like and repot it only after the flowers have faded. Avoid repotting during the bud stage to reduce the risk of bud drop.
2. -- Insufficient Environmental Lighting --
Dream Orchid is shade-tolerant but still needs some light. Indoor care of Dream Orchid should be placed in a brightly lit area. If it is placed in a dark corner for a long time, Dream Orchid can easily develop abnormal bud growth due to insufficient light, leading to bud drop.
In winter, Dream Orchid can be placed near the windowsill or balcony to maintain bright scattered light or soft direct light, which can help Dream Orchid better form flower buds. During the flowering period, placing it in a place with scattered light is sufficient.
3. -- Excessive Watering Causing Root Damage --
Dream Orchid prefers moist soil but dislikes waterlogging. In winter, the temperature is low, and water consumption is slow, so watering should not be too frequent. Excessive watering can cause Dream Orchid to develop rotting roots, which cannot absorb nutrients for bud growth and easily lead to bud drop. Severe root rot can even cause the entire plant to wither.
4. -- Environmental Temperature Too High or Too Low --
Dream Orchid is a cold-sensitive plant and adapts to a growth temperature of 15-25 degrees. If the temperature of the care environment is too low or too high in winter, it can easily cause bud drop.
If the temperature of the care environment is below 5 degrees, Dream Orchid can easily freeze to death. Therefore, the environmental temperature needs to be kept above 10 degrees in winter for Dream Orchid to grow and bloom normally.
5. -- Severe Deficiency of Fertilizer --
Dream Orchid has many flower buds and produces a large number of flowers. Therefore, it needs a lot of water and fertilizer during the bud formation stage. If only clear water is used for a long time without fertilizing, Dream Orchid may also experience bud drop due to fertilizer deficiency.
In the bud formation stage of Dream Orchid, it is recommended to add potassium dihydrogen phosphate fertilizer to the water. If the watering interval is long, you can also spray the leaves with a dilution of potassium dihydrogen phosphate at 1000 times, once or twice a week.
When growing Dream Orchid, just pay attention to avoiding the above five pitfalls, and your Dream Orchid will bloom beautifully.
The above introduction to the reasons for the bud drop of Dream Orchid and the specific causes of bud drop is hoped to bring some knowledge of flowers to flower enthusiasts.