What to do after the orchid flower blooms
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What to do after the orchid flower blooms
What to do after the orchid flower blooms, after the orchid's flowers fade, it is necessary to剪掉 (cut off) the residual peduncle because the retention period of the residual peduncle still consumes nutrients. If seeds are to be saved, the residual peduncle can be cut off after the seeds are harvested to prevent excessive nutrient consumption due to prolonged retention, which may affect the plant's recovery and growth.
After the orchid blooms, especially after the second bloom, a large amount of nutrients, especially phosphorus, is consumed. Therefore, the pot should be repotted with fresh soil after flowering. Do not water the plant 2-3 days before repotting to slightly dry the soil, making it easier for the soil to detach from the pot wall. Remove the plant from the pot, shake off the old soil, and cut off decayed or hollow roots. The new pot should be slightly larger than the original one to accommodate root growth. Add bone meal or decomposed cake fertilizer to the potting soil, mix well, or use commercially available orchid-specific soil.
The bottom of the pot should be padded with broken tiles, but not blocked, to allow for proper drainage, then add some broken brick or sand for water filtration. Place the plant properly, add soil while shaking the pot, press it down firmly to ensure no gaps between the soil and the roots, leaving a 2-3 cm gap at the pot opening.
Do not water immediately after repotting to avoid infection at the root wounds. Water thoroughly after 2-3 days and keep the pot in a shaded area for about 10 days, maintaining the soil moist but not waterlogged. Control watering within the first week, then return to normal management. After the orchid sends out a spike, do not let the flower bud be exposed to sunlight too early, as this may cause the flowers to bloom inside the leaves. This is the introduction to what to do after the orchid flower blooms.
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