If your orchid stops producing flowers, it isprobably 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 thebesttime for your orchid to rebloom naturally. The cooler temperatures can trigger the regrowth process...
The steps to rebloom an orchid for the first time can be difficult to implement without first knowing the general care tips for an orchid. So, we have broken up this guide into two sections for you. The first centers on how to care for your orchid. The second discusses how to make o...
Once you bring your plant home, you can keep an orchid for YEARS. Truly, once the initial blooms fall off, consistent care will encourage your orchid to rebloom. You will need to perform routine maintenance over time, like trimming stems, leaves and even air roots. However, as long as y...
Find out how to care for orchids with these tips, including how to water orchids and how to rebloom a sleeping orchid, from HGTV gardening experts. Bill Bishoff for Chicago Botanic Garden at ChicagoBotanic.org Moth orchids, also known as Phalaenopsis orchids, open flowers that resemble butterfl...
Many orchids need a period of dormancy—or rest—generally in winter. During this time, when you should reduce or stop fertilizing, plants strengthen their root systems, grow leaves, and stockpile energy for their next growth spurt and bloom. Typically, an orchid can rebloom every 8 to 12 ...
Give the plant a nutrient boost with fertilizer or concentrated plant food; consider trying an orchid fertilizer spray. Hoya plants can bloom all year long, but they are most likely to bloom in the summer Don’t prune too much; remove only dying or damaged growth to produce heathy new growt...
Pine needles make an excellent mulch for azaleas because they add acidity to the soil as they break down. Pruning: Azaleas look best when they are allowed to keep their natural shape and size. Prune azaleas just after flowering. Cut back errant branches and shape as needed. This is also...
Bloom time: Early summer to fall Elegant orchid-like flowers flutter along wand-like stems, resembling a cloud of butterflies. Deep-burgundy buds open to rose-pink flowers on open panicles. Narrow lance-shaped green leaves are mottled with maroon, turning shades of red in autumn. Mass this ...
Everything You Need to Know to Grow Orchids Like a Boss Light A moth orchid will be happiest in the bright spots of your home where it is protected from direct sunlight. Medium or bright light from a south- or west-facing window will encourage this tropical beauty to bloom for long perio...
Ifblooming seems suboptimal, try providing your orchid with more light. Improper temperatures also cause orchids to be shy about blooming. These plants also need regular feeding during their active growing season. Reblooming Getting dendrobium orchids to rebloom usually depends on giving them a rest...