Orchid - a beautiful but capricious plant that needs very delicate care. In order to make it pleasing to the eye colors of the whole year, you need to know about all the factors that contribute to this, and comply with important rules of care for the flower.
Find out how many years of orchid
This is evident when buying plants. If it is not yet in bloom, it is likely that the flower is still very young. Its flowering period usually falls to 1.5-3 years. To see this age, you must count the number of stems. In the mature plants ready to flower, there are about 5-8 pieces.
Do not move the container
Excessive movement for orchids are stressful. She did not like any movement. It is especially important to place the plant on the sunny side. But putting it once so it is not necessary to wrap up and down - Orchids do not like such cycles. Also, do not move the plant to the watering time.
Closely monitor roots
Roots should receive enough light, since they are actively involved in the process of photosynthesis. Capacity to accommodate them should choose a plastic, transparent, and with holes.
Organize proper lighting
Light from the sun is the most important factor for successful orchid bloom. The plant should receive at least 10 hours of continuous lighting during the day. On a cold, not sunny period of the year should be used for this purpose special fitolampy plant. Especially important to cover only appeared spike. it can dry out without the normal light.
track temperature
At night, the temperature should be lower than during the day. This is provided by nature. These conditions allow the plant to bloom. From May to September the orchid can be placed with the window open on the window. So air will regulate temperature. During the cooler months the room with flowers should be regularly ventilated. But it is important to do this so that there are no drafts, badly affecting the flower.
watering properly
Every 12 days must pass watering process. It is for such a period of time the soil dries. This allows the roots to develop normally, and not rot in the excess moisture. Before and during flowering orchid need intensive watering. After flowering - this step care should be suspended for a month.
Ensure the humidity around the plant
The most appropriate level of moisture for the flower should be 60% or higher. If it is below - the plant may die. Necessary moisture is able to support the plate with water, placed near the orchids. During the heating period, flower spray should not close by applying thereto nebulizer.
feed the orchid
For flower fertilizer should be used with a mixture of phosphorus and potassium in the base. They have a beneficial effect on the growth of buds and flowers make more healthy. Do not apply nitrogen-based fertilizers - they are able to significantly inhibit the development of the plant.
Show the orchid from the "comfort zone"
It happens that you comply with all the conditions for flowering plants, but it still does not want to give the buds. This may be a sign that the orchid as comfortable as possible, and all his strength, she slowly gives the growth of leaves and stems. Therefore it is possible to change the process of care for the flower - for example, do lower the temperature in the room or move it to another unusual place.
