The orchid has faded

How to properly transplant an orchid after flowering?

Orchid owners try not to get carried away with transplanting. This is usually done every two to three years. The fact is that the process is accompanied by stress for the plant: the breakdown of flowers inhibits the growth of rhizomes. The transplant date depends on the type of orchid. The transplant is done only in the spring.

Orchid transplant

When new shoots appear, "lady's shoes", oncidiums and cattleya are moved to a separate pot (do not wait until they begin to take root). The signal for phalaenopsis transplantation is a fresh tip near the root. If the orchid is rotten, the flower needs to be saved. The reasons for an emergency transplant can be:

• root rot;
• the appearance of pests;
• degraded substrates (soil);
• the rhizomes do not fit in the pot.

You should know! Hard water (high content of iron and other heavy impurities) accelerates the process of salinization and soil decomposition, which negatively affects how the orchid fades.

Resting care

The orchid fades, the times of calm and pacification begin. How to deal with the arrow - the preference remains with the owner of the tropical flower.

Without exception, everything depends on the state of the plant after flowering - whether it is weakened by flowering or not. We look closely at the leaves and roots. It may need to be given rest or forced to bloom again.

Do not forget - only a completely dried peduncle can be completely eliminated. In a period of tranquility, a sultry beauty will require more vigilant service. It is necessary to reduce moisture, place the flower in a shady, colder space and do not do any possible feeding. As a rule, the epiphyte takes "breath" for about 6 months, however, if you do not show proper interest in the flower, we may not wait for the secondary flowering.

If the plant stops blooming and rests in a calm position, do not worry too much, it is not lifeless.

Phalaenopsis flowers bloom on the old buds with a new arrow appearing in a triangular section along the stem. In order to provoke a secondary flowering, a tropical flower will need a little more interest than you usually give it.

In the stay of tranquility of the orchid, a period of rest and replacement of the nutritional components that were consumed during the flowering period are necessary. Caloric elements and moisture are stored in the foliage until such time as they are required in order to increase growth and flowering.

The calm period usually lasts from 6 months to 9 months, and your beauty may recover on her own. But sometimes orchids need a little help to activate the natural rhythm that leads to flowering.

Reduce potted fertilizer for all varieties until new leaves appear, then apply full strength water-soluble orchid fertilizer mixed according to label directions.

Wanda

Wanda attracts attention with her unusual leaves. They come in a variety of colors, but most often they are purple.

But they are all united by light specks on the sheets. In addition, some flowers have a delicate aroma. Inflorescences can be erect or hanging. Usually a wanda has many flowers, but sometimes there is also one large one.

Wanda

For your information! Wanda has long and powerful aerial roots. They can be up to a meter in length.

This flower is quite unusual as it can grow outside the soil.

It is very important for this orchid that the air flows directly to the roots. Most often, such plants are stored in transparent containers or even without them.

Wanda is a rather capricious specimen. It should only stand in a sunny place: on a window or balcony. The leaves quickly show signs of lack of sun. Most often they are expressed as pale spots.

How and when to prune irises for the winter

This procedure is considered the most important of all. Iris must be properly prepared for the winter cold snap

The timing of pruning irises in the fall depends on the region where the plant is grown. In central Russia, this procedure is usually performed in October.

Experienced gardeners recommend cutting the leaves in a cone shape. This is necessary in order for the water to slide better. If it stagnates on the plant, then it may freeze.

In addition to when to prune irises for the winter, there are other recommendations to consider. After processing, the height of the bush above the soil level should be no more than 15 cm. Also, foliage is cut during this period for other reasons. For example, a fan contains a huge number of microorganisms that can become pathogens of an infection or a virus.

In addition, various pests often lay eggs and larvae on foliage. Accordingly, autumn pruning of irises is also a kind of preventive measures. All cut foliage must be burned to prevent the spread of harmful microorganisms and parasites. Upon completion of trimming the rhizomes, the plants are sprinkled with earth. In this case, the layer height should be about 5 cm.

Dormant period

The dormant state occurs in winter, after the flowering period. At this time, the plant slows down its growth and the metabolic rate decreases. Favorable conditions for wintering will be created by the following factors:

• the temperature regime should be lowered;
• feeding once a month;
• watering is reduced to ripen the growth and bookmark flower buds.

The plant goes into hibernation and, therefore, all faded flower stalks must be removed in order for the green friend to grow stronger and be able to please with its beauty next season.

Specific nuances

Has the orchid faded quickly or the peduncle has dried out prematurely? This can happen for two reasons:

• a problem with the root system - a transplant is needed;
• lack of moisture can lead to drying of the peduncle, which did not have time to bloom.

Important! The transplant is carried out only after the phalaenopsis orchid has faded

Whether to cut the flower arrow from the phalaenopsis

Most often, the phalaenopsis orchid flaunts on our windows, it releases 1-2 arrows, completely covered with flowers, which can stay on the peduncle from several weeks to 2-3 months. But the day comes when the last flowers fall on it, and further care will depend on several factors.

Phalaenopsis is the most common orchid on windows

If, after flowering, the flower arrow begins to turn yellow and dry, then wait until it dries completely and then cut it off so that a 1-2 cm stump remains at the trunk. inside the plant and will not cause rot.

A dry flower arrow is cut off, leaving a stump of 1–2 cm

Sometimes, after the flowers have fallen, the arrow remains the same green as it was, buds or even children may appear on it in the future, so whether to cut such a peduncle or not is a decision for the owner of the flower. In this case, the state of the plant must be taken into account: if the orchid is young, the rosette of leaves is small, or the leaves begin to wither and turn yellow, then the peduncle must be cut off. In large adult specimens, green leaves can be retained or shortened slightly.

When shortening the flower arrow, you need to step back from the sleeping bud by 1.5–2 cm and cut off the excess with a knife, pruning shears or sharp scissors, having previously treated the tool with an alcohol solution. The fresh cut is processed with crushed coal.

Shortening a flower arrow to one bud

A green peduncle left after flowering does not guarantee that you will see flowers on it next time. My orchid released two new peduncles and bloomed on them, while the green peduncle left from the last time remained green, but neither flowers nor children appeared from the sleeping buds.

What to do with an orchid after flowering at home

What to do with an orchid after flowering at home photo

The formed arrow does not please with its aesthetic appearance. However, you need to carefully consider the faded plant - it is not always advisable to remove the stem.

What to do with an orchid flower stalk after flowering

What is better to take depends on the state of the arrow:

• completely dried up;
• begins to dry out, partially dried;
• stays green for a long time.

The reason why the stem must be cut completely is because it is completely drained. In this case, you should remove the arrow at the base, leaving a small foam up to 2 cm high.If the dried peduncle is hollow inside, then it is better to seal the cut point with beeswax so that water does not get inside and rotting does not occur.

It happens that only the tip of the arrow or half of it has dried up and the further process has stopped. Then you can cut off only the dry part to the first dormant bud, leaving a distance of about 1.5 cm between the bud and the cut site. Over time, new lateral shoots or children may appear on the green segment.

If the peduncle remains green for a long time, continues to grow, you can not cut it off, but expect the appearance of buds, then flowers at the end of the stem. Their number will not be as abundant as during the first flowering.

The described options refer to the most common orchid variety for home cultivation - Phalaenopsis.

What to do with the arrow if it does not dry

The orchid has faded - it means that the peduncle is not needed - this statement is not always true, especially if the stem does not dry out, but remains green. In this case, you can:

• make a formative pruning, if the arrow is branched, by shortening the side shoots. This will give the plant a neat look, accelerate the development of buds, the appearance of new flowers;
• shorten the peduncle (suitable for a plant that is not weakened after flowering, otherwise it is better to cut it off completely);
• leave it as it is. Over time, the orchid itself will decide what to do - dry out the peduncle, release babies or side shoots. If it becomes noticeable that the flower has stopped growing, is losing strength, then remove the arrow.

Cropping an arrow

The opinions of professionals in the field of floriculture as to how the presence of an uncut peduncle affects the epiphyte as a whole is divided. Some say that a green or drying stem takes energy from an orchid. Others, that on the contrary - the plant feeds on nutrients from the arrow.

how to cut a peduncle of an orchid after flowering photo

The correct way out of the situation is to visually assess the condition of the orchid. If the flower looks healthy, strong, well developed, then the peduncle can be left, cut off only its dry part, if any. If the plant is young, it can be seen that the flowering took away its vitality - it is better to cut off the arrow, give the epiphyte a rest and wait for the formation of a new flowering stem.

Thus, when the orchid has faded, the decision of what to do next depends on the current state of the plant. If, after flowering, it is decided to cut the stem, you need to do it correctly by following simple recommendations:

• the right time of the year for cutting the arrow is mid-autumn;
• carry out the procedure carefully so as not to damage the leaves;
• choose a convenient tool for this work - a garden pruner;
• disinfect the instrument with a chlorine or alcohol solution;
• treat all sections with charcoal to avoid contamination of the flower with an infection.

Peduncle propagation

After the orchid has faded and it was decided to cut off the arrow, do not rush to throw it away, because the resulting branch can be used to get new plants. To do this, the green part of the stem must be cut into pieces so that there is one dormant bud on each segment.

The resulting sticks should be placed in a kind of greenhouse:

• fill the container with sphagnum moss, which promotes the rapid germination of dormant buds;
• create a greenhouse effect by covering with film, plastic;
• moisturize regularly;
• maintain a constant temperature of 28 ° C, humidity - 70-80%.

Formed after a while, children with their own roots, transplant into separate pots.

Pruning orchids at home

An exotic flower sometimes needs pruning, and it is very important how and when to do it. Cutting begins during resuscitation or after flowering

The main thing is to carry out all actions with a sharp and disinfected pruner.

After the correction process, all the resulting sections are treated with an antiseptic - wood ash or activated carbon purchased from a regular pharmacy.

All sections are treated with charcoal or ash.

Read more about whether you can prune an orchid at all here. You will learn about the rules of pruning in this article.

Timing

Usually, either fully formed children or a faded flower branch are cut off from a healthy flower:

• a formed baby is one in which the length of the root system is at least 5 cm in length;
• a branch is considered faded if its tip begins to dry out. In this case, pruning of the flower begins.

Rejuvenation

Often, the florist is faced with the question of what to do with the old orchid. The old plant needs to undergo a rejuvenation process.

To do this, it is necessary to fulfill certain conditions on how to rejuvenate an orchid:

• remove excess sheet plates, especially those that have lost their appearance;
• clean the root system from soil;
• replace the soil with a new one.

IMPORTANT! When we rejuvenate a plant, we must remember that all sections on the plant must be treated with an antiseptic.

It is best to start rejuvenating a flower in the spring, after the flower stops blooming. To do this, you need a second container with prepared specialized soil, where the upper part will be planted for rooting.

With rejuvenation, the top of the plant is planted in another pot.

The stump should not be thrown away either, since after further care, children may appear on it, which can be left on the stump, and then 2-3 plants will live in the pot, or the young growth may be planted in different pots. This is done at the discretion of the grower.

Do I need to cut the peduncle and how to do it?

The flower branch is cut off completely if its mother plant is completely dry. If not, then it is pruned to the first dormant bud, from which, under proper conditions, a new flower branch or baby will begin to grow.

The branch is cut with a sterilized sharp pruner 2 cm above the waiting bud. It should be remembered that those parts that have already dried are removed. If the flower branch is completely dry, then it is cut to the ground.

The flower arrow is trimmed when it is completely dry.

IMPORTANT! After circumcision, there is standard care.

You will learn more about whether you need to cut off a faded peduncle here. This article is devoted to how to do this correctly.

After flowering

The main rule is that it is possible to form only that peduncle that has already faded and began to dry. It is precisely it that is cut off completely or before the first waiting kidney. How to tell if it is drying:

• the peduncle changes its color;
• the tip of the peduncle has ceased to grow in length.

It must also be remembered that some types of plants have hollow peduncles and in order to avoid moisture getting inside, the sections are treated with garden pitch. This is especially true for those that were cut at a height of 2-3 cm above the ground.

For more information on whether to prune orchids after flowering, check out this article. Read how to do it right here.

Do I need to prune my orchid after flowering

After the buds appear, the orchid builds up biomass. There is no photosynthesis, but the process requires an increased supply of nutrients, fluids and an increased load on the plant.

Branches with dry flowers do not need to be cut off for all varieties of phalaenopsis orchids. There are hybrids that use flower stalks for further flowering. Some species have annual flower branches. They bloom longer by growing flowers. After flowering, such an arrow dries up by itself, the plant sheds withered flowers. The arrow is cut off, leaving a small stump at the base. The flower begins to grow a stem from a dormant bud for future flowering. When this does not happen, then the orchid dries the entire shoot to the base, it is cut off. Pruning prolongs the life of the plant and increases the time it takes to bud.

Cutting peduncles is carried out:

• the stem turned yellow, became lilac or brown;
• the flower branch is dry;
• there are no flowers on the green twig for half a year.

Important! If the arrow is partially green, buds may appear, the branch is removed when it is completely dry.

Phalaenopsis is also pruned for the sake of beauty. After the orchid blooms, dried branches do not look aesthetically pleasing, harmful insects can settle on them. Pests move to neighboring plants.

Caring for an orchid after cutting

After suffering stress, the orchid needs care. The location of the container with the flower does not need to be changed, the phalaenopsis does not like movement. If it has taken root in one place, then moving the pot will delay the appearance of a new arrow and cause a new stress state in the plant. Move it to another place only when the foliage has wrinkled or turned yellow.

Care rules:

1. Water the plant as the soil dries, if it is cool in the room, evaporation is slow, watering should be reduced. Water is taken warm, without impurities, soft. It is impossible for moisture to get into the axils of the leaves. Stagnant water will cause fungal diseases. They take care of the plants in the evening or in the morning.
2. The temperature regime in the room is set at 20-24 * C, the night temperature should not fall below 16 * C.
3. Do not place pots over a radiator or radiator.
4. Dry air can harm orchids. Use a spray bottle or place pebbled water next to the pot.
5. Lighting should be diffused. Direct rays will burn the plant. You can block the window with a matte film, but you cannot deprive a tropical beauty of light.
6. Fertilizers are not applied when the plant is resting.

After flowering, Phalaenopsis leaves turn yellow

It happens that after flowering, the orchid begins to rapidly lose its leaves. There may be 2 reasons for this.

Overfeeding

Plants sold in the store are so overfed with various fertilizers and stimulants that when they get into home conditions, and not getting all this in full, they begin to eat themselves.

In this case, the leaf plates begin to turn yellow from the edge to the base. There is no need to start feeding them in an enhanced mode: the stores do not sell such fertilizers and stimulants that are used on farms. You can only burn the roots, harming Phalaenopsis even more.

We must be patient and wait for the complete adaptation of the plant. This can take from 1 year to several years.

Diseases

The leaves begin to turn yellow from the trunk. Often the leaf plate falls off without having time to turn yellow completely. The reason for this behavior of the orchid is the infectious fungal disease Fusarium.

Fusarium on the trunk of an orchid

In this case, the orchid must be urgently treated in order to stop the development of the disease. This requires:

• remove the plant from the pot;
• clean the root system from old soil;
• soak Phalaenopsis completely in a solution of phytosporin or another fungicide for 20-30 minutes;
• thoroughly wipe all leaf axils and growth point from moisture;
• cut off rotten roots;
• clean the trunk of the remaining scales of fallen leaves;
• remove all black and purple spots at the base of the trunk to the green tissue;
• cover the sections with undiluted Maxim;
• dry for 1.5-2 hours and plant in a fresh substrate;
• spray the orchid with a fungicide solution once a week for a month.

How to make an orchid bloom again

In most cases, phalaenopsis and dendrobims bloom easily at home. But sometimes flowering may be absent for a whole series. Below are the most likely and common ones.

Lack of lighting and non-compliance with temperature conditions

All orchids are native to the tropics, so they need bright lighting for normal development. With a lack of light, their growth processes slow down, and the plants begin to experience stress. Its result can be both the absence of flowering and complete death.

With a lack of natural light. Especially in the autumn-winter period, orchids are recommended to equip the backlight. To do this, you can purchase special photo lamps or use ordinary fluorescent ones. The total duration of daylight hours for orchids, even during the dormant period, should not be less than 12 hours.

Too high temperatures, especially during dormant periods, can also cause a lack of flowering. To avoid this, plants should be placed away from heating radiators, and in summer they should be shaded from direct sunlight.

Lack or excess nutrition

Another fairly common reason for not blooming is nutritional inaccuracies. It should be borne in mind that excessive fertilization is no less harmful than their lack. Orchids should only be fed during periods of intense growth. Fertilizers should be diluted and used only in full accordance with the attached annotation. It is strictly forbidden to make feeding during the rest period.

How to prune phalaenopsis after flowering for different cases and conditions of the peduncle:

The dormant period is the most appropriate time for pruning phalaenopsis. At this stage, the plant completely fades away and no more buds form on the arrow. If this is not done on time, the plant may enter the budding phase again.

Many gardeners believe that frequent blooming weakens the plant as it needs a rest period to grow properly.

Important! A characteristic feature of Phalaenopsis orchids is the formation of new buds, children, side shoots on old flowering arrows.

Whether the peduncle should be cut and when it is best to do it depends on the type of orchid and the state of the flower arrow.

With withered flowers

The flower-bearing arrow should not be cut off. Over time, new buds may form on it again, and a young flowering shoot will appear from the shortened stem.

If desired, the peduncle can be shortened at a height of 1 cm above the last dormant bud.

This will give impetus to the formation of a new side arrow or baby.

You should be aware that flowering on a lateral shoot is usually less intense than on a newly formed flowering arrow.

Stayed green

There are three options for handling flowering shoots:

• it is left without trimming. Phalaenopsis green peduncles often form new flowers or babies. We need to be patient, as they can form in 1-3 months after the previous flowers have fallen off;
• some prefer to cut off the arrow of the peduncle. In this case, it should be put in a glass of water; over time, a baby can also form on it;
• in the spring, you can carry out a stimulating pruning of the flowering arrow. To do this, it is pruned 2-2.5 cm above the sleeping kidney. Since phalaenopsis forms babies only in summer, this can push the orchid to continue the genus.

The green peduncle does not have to be cut off after flowering.

Brown and dry

It is recommended to remove the dry, darkened arrow. This is done only after the flowering shoot has completely dried.From the wilting peduncle, the plant receives nutrients that have accumulated during flowering. They are necessary for the plant for further recovery and growth.

The dried flower-bearing shoot is cut at a height of about 2 cm from the base of the rosette. After a few months, under optimal conditions, the orchid will form a new peduncle.

Not completely dry

Observe its further state. Dormant buds can form new buds.

In addition, pruning an orchid too early can slow down the recovery period and postpone the flowering of phalaenopsis by at least six months.

If drying does not extend to new areas, the flower-bearing arrow is cut to living tissue.

Has dormant buds and fades little by little

Observing the plant will help you make the right decision:

• dormant buds can wake up and form new flowers or babies;
• trimming the flowering arrow above the bud at a height of 1.5-2 cm can cause the orchid to bloom again or the formation of a baby. However, this method still does not guarantee the awakening of the dormant kidneys.

Attention! Sometimes pruning over dormant buds inhibits the formation of a new flowering arrow, since the plant spends all its strength on preserving the old peduncle.

Correct pruning of phalaenopsis is a guarantee of its well-being and regular flowering.