In the fall and winter, your orchid stopped blooming and a wave of sadness could overwhelm you. But don’t worry: your orchid has gone dormant and it may need a little extra love to bloom again.
Fertilization is very important. Remember to take care of them
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Start fertilizing the plant every other week with a balanced fertilizer labeled “flower enhancer” or even one specifically designed for orchids. Dilute the fertilizer to half strength (which means half the normal recommended amount) in water before applying it to the soil. In the case of orchids, you can also use foliar fertilizers or spray nutrients.
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Provide adequate amounts of water. But don’t overwater the orchid
The orchid likes to be watered once a week during its dormant period (when not experiencing growth or flowering) and twice a week during active growth. The orchid should be dry between waterings. This means that it should only be watered when the potting material (which is usually a free-draining fir bark mixture) appears dry, otherwise the orchid may die. Make sure there are drainage holes in the pot. Orchids do not grow well when they sit in water.
Maintain a humid environment. Orchids like to have such an environment
Most orchids are tropical plants, so they prefer high levels of humidity, which they probably won’t achieve in the average living room. During the winter, a humidity level of 30% is average for a home. The Phalaenopsis orchid likes humidity from 40 to 70%. Consider purchasing a humidifier for the winter months.
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Source: Gazeta
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