Find out how to get orchids to rebloom by fertilizing them. And learn how to stake them when they bloom.
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Hello and welcome to HealthyHouseplants.com, where we teach you all about gardening in the great indoors. If you’d like to support our show, please use our Amazon affiliate link below. Today, we present another installment of my orchid series.
In this video, I am going to check in on an orchid that was featured in a previous video and show you what occurred after it finished blooming. After it bloomed, I fertilized it, and now it has started a new stock, a new stem with some baby orchids on it. You can see that here.
Soon after your plant flowers, you want to fertilize it so you can encourage the growth of a new stem with blooms. Ideally, after it blooms, you should prune it back and then fertilize it. However, I was waiting to do a video, so I didn’t prune it right away. I’m going to show you what to do from here.
You can either cut the old stem down at the base or keep the stem if you see any new growth happening. As you can see here, there’s new growth at the tip of the stem, which means a new stem will be coming off of it. This is also happening on the end of this one too, so you can see that it’s occurring on all of these.
If you don’t have time to prune a lot and still have time to fertilize, you can apply liquid fertilizer quickly, which may result in some new branching off the existing stem. I’m going to let all of these grow without pruning them back.
If possible, I’d like to support this little guy, which is trying to grow downward. This downward growth is natural for orchids because, in their native habitats, they are epiphytic and grow upside down from trees, allowing their flowers to hang down. So, it’s quite natural for them to grow in this way.
To keep the plant growing upwards, I’m going to stake it with a metal stake. I’m carefully placing it next to this little one and using plant clips to secure it. Now you can see that I’ve clipped it on. This will encourage it to grow upwards rather than downwards.
Another thing I can do is attach a clip to keep another part of the plant upright. As it grows, I’ll use more clips to support it, aiming for it to reach the top, where it will flow down attractively. At this point, we don’t want it to grow downward onto the table because that could disrupt the flower bud formation.
Next, I’m going to fertilize it again. I have some orchid food in here already, so I’ll give it a little more fertilizer. Now, this orchid is all set to make some gorgeous blooms in a relatively short period of time. It only lost its flowers about four to six weeks ago, so we’re in a good window for new growth.
I will also be doing more detailed videos on various aspects of orchid care, including lighting. This orchid has been in a southern exposure window, which is ideal, and I’ll discuss the right lighting conditions and when to move them to other areas as they grow.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchid Care
What should I do soon after my orchid flowers?
After your orchid blooms, you should fertilize it to encourage the growth of a new stem with blooms.
Should I prune my orchid after it blooms?
Ideally, you should prune the orchid back after it blooms and then fertilize it. However, if you don’t have time, you can still fertilize without pruning.
What should I do if I see new growth on my orchid?
If you see new growth at the tip of the stem, it’s best to keep the stem instead of cutting it down. New stems can grow from the existing ones.
Can I use liquid fertilizer if I don’t have time to prune?
Yes, you can apply liquid fertilizer quickly, which may result in new branching off the existing stem.
Why is my orchid growing downwards?
Downward growth is natural for orchids as they are epiphytic and grow upside down from trees in their native habitats.
How can I encourage my orchid to grow upwards?
To support upward growth, stake the plant with a metal stake and use plant clips to secure it in place.
What happens if my orchid grows down onto the table?
If the orchid grows downward onto the table, it could disrupt flower bud formation, so it’s best to keep it growing upwards.
How often should I fertilize my orchid?
You should fertilize your orchid again once it has new growth, typically within four to six weeks after it loses its flowers.
What type of lighting is best for orchids?
Orchids thrive in a southern exposure window, and it’s important to discuss the right lighting conditions for their growth.
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