Your orchid has dropped its blooms, and although you have worked hard to keep your plant healthy and strong, you worry that those beautiful blooms will never come back. We have some good news: Your orchid may start blooming again soon.
For this post, we are doing a roundup of the most asked questions about the blooming cycle, including how to ensure those blooms return:
If your orchid stops producing flowers, it is probably not dead. Most likely, it has entered the vegetative stage, which will last from six to nine months.
Here is the good news: Fall is the best time for your orchid to rebloom naturally. The cooler temperatures can trigger the regrowth process, and with a little TLC, you can ensure your orchid is ready to rebloom.
During the vegetative stage, your plant will need rest to gain the energy it needs to rebloom. Here are a few things you can do to help it along:
It depends. If your plant does not have buds, you can move your orchid to a cooler environment, like the front porch.
If you are leaving your orchid inside your home, be sure to find a place that is not drafty and where the nighttime temperatures are between 55 and 65 degrees.
Once reblooming begins, you can return your plant to its usual location and continue watering it with ice once a week. When a new flower spike emerges, avoid moving it to a new location as the changes in light can have a negative impact.
Pro Tip: Be sure you get the lighting right! Inadequate light is the number one reason orchids refuse to bloom or rebloom. Indirect sunlight is best for orchids.
Watching your orchid bloom (or rebloom) is an exciting time that fills plant parents with pride. It is kind of like watching your child learn to walk.
Feeling impatient? You are not alone. Some of our customers order new orchids to brighten their living space while they wait for the current one to bloom!
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