In November, orchids often finish blooming, which is why many window sills lose their spectacular decoration. However, this can be avoided by stimulating the plant to produce new buds, thanks to which it will delight with its beauty until spring. However, you need to know what mistakes to avoid when growing orchids, and what issues should be given special attention at this time of year.
they delight with their wide range of colors, unique appearance and efficiency. They can bloom for many months, if taken care of properly. However, the autumn-winter period is a demanding time in this respect, because a small amount of daylight or the heating season are definitely not favorable when it comes to long flowering.
So the question often arises, how to care for an orchid during this period, so that it does not waste away, on the contrary. It’s a good idea to start with the correct positioning in a place where the sunlight is not harsh, but still noticeable to the plant. Moreover, it is best to arrange the orchid on the windowsill, but as close to the window as possible so that the heat coming from the radiator does not reach the plant.
It also remains an important issue watering orchids. Unfortunately, many of them end their life due to popular overflow. This is a mistake that should be avoided, especially in the fall and winter. At this time, the plant needs much less water because growth slows down. It is best to water the orchid in winter only when the roots are silvery. A good idea may also be an air humidifier or a container with water that will provide more humidity.
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Many people don’t realize the substrate is important for orchids. It should be permeable to both air and water. So make sure you do your plant was growing in a mixture of pine bark and coconut fiber with expanded clay at the bottom. Fertilization is also important. When the orchid is not blooming, it is worth applying fertilizer once every 2-3 weeks to stimulate the formation of buds.
Many experts in gardening and houseplants consider November to be the best time to take care of the re-blooming of the orchid. In winter this can be much more difficult.
It is therefore worth subjecting orchids to so-called hardening in November. As nature has accustomed them to the temperature difference between day and night, it is good to take care of it in November. As it turns out, a noticeable temperature difference of 4-6 degrees Celsius is already a clear signal for the plant to form new buds.
Hardening orchids is simplee, but many people have no idea about it. To do this, just keep the pot with the plant closer to the window, where it is cooler at night, and open the window for a few minutes 2-3 times a week. Gently exposing the plant to a temperature difference will stimulate it to release new buds. It’s important to do not expose orchids to drafts and sudden cooling.
