Orchids After Blooming Learn About Orchid Care After Blooms Drop

After the flowers drop from the orchid you have three choices: leave the flower spike (or stem) intact, cut it back to a node, or remove it entirely. Remove the flower spike entirely by clipping it off at the base of the plant. This is definitely the route to take if the existing stem starts to turn brown or yellow.

How long does it take for an orchid to rebloom?
Do you still water orchids after flowering?
What is the average life of an orchid?
Do orchids bloom again on the same stem?
What does a new orchid spike look like?
Do orchids need to be repotted?
Should orchids be watered from the top or bottom?
What is the best way to care for orchids?
How do you get an orchid to rebloom inside?

How long does it take for an orchid to rebloom?

It takes a month or two, or even several months for Phalaenopsis orchids to rebloom. Many other varieties of orchids bloom annually. The anticipation and eventual reward of an emerging flower spike bedecked with tiny buds are so exciting.

Do you still water orchids after flowering?

Water Weekly

Just because your orchid does not have flowers does not mean you should stop watering it. Continue to water your orchid with three ice cubes (one ice cube for orchid minis) on the usual day each week.

What is the average life of an orchid?

Orchids are sturdy plants with a long life span. With proper care, most orchids can live around 20 to 22 years. But as time passes by, the foliage starts to become weak and produce lesser blooms. You also have to keep the orchid free from pests and disease; otherwise, that may result in the premature death of orchid.

Do orchids bloom again on the same stem?

Of all of the more commonly available orchids, only Phalaenopsis (the moth orchid) will re-bloom from its old spike. Phalaenopsis will generally re-bloom given a little extra care. ... You can also cut off the stem leaving two nodes (those little brown lines on the stem below where the flowers were) on the stem.

What does a new orchid spike look like?

Flower spikes are usually greener than roots and have a flatter, mitten-shaped tip. While growing, spikes remain green along their full length. Spikes usually emerge from between the plant's leaves, not from the plant's center.

Do orchids need to be repotted?

Orchids should be repotted when new; every year or two; or when crowded roots push up and out of the pot. Spring: time for a close-up. Other than watering and occasionally fertilizing them, you probably don't look closely at your orchids all that often when they're not in bloom.

Should orchids be watered from the top or bottom?

That's the watering done so enjoy your Phalaenopsis and don't water again until the potting mix has become dry. Orchid having a bath-Best way to water! Don't fall in to the trap of keep trickling water through the top, you will at some point have too much water in the bottom of the pot cover which will rot roots.

What is the best way to care for orchids?

Here are the main requirements for proper orchid care

Most orchids require water once a week. ...
Position your orchid in a bright windowsill facing east or west.
Weekly feeding with a fertilizer designed for orchids.
Repotting in fresh orchid mix when your orchid stops blooming.

How do you get an orchid to rebloom inside?

Help your orchids grow by providing plenty of indirect sunlight. Put your orchid in a cooler spot at night. Cooler nighttime temperatures (55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit) help new flower spikes emerge. When a new spike appears, you can return your orchid to its normal setting.