cattleya orchid repotting
This week, the advice covers issues reblooming orchids. reblooming questions are the questions we receive more than any other, if ever these tips Steve Frowin to get their orchids to bloom again:
- When the flowering season for orchids come to an end a common mistake that beginners is not to increase the frequency of watering as the buds begin to form. Since flowers are for the most water (like the rest of the orchid), and the appropriate means for containers usually drains quickly, additional water required by the outbreaks are not available if not increase your watering frequency. If your taste buds are drying up and the flowers are small and poorly trained (and no pests or diseases that attack their orchids), then the problem is the lack of water more likely. Remember to use water that is room temperature or slightly warmer.
- Many errors appear to consider new shoots as a delicacy, mice and cockroaches, although they may be attracted the smell of the first flowers fragrant. When the first buds begin to bite, give your orchids a good inspection, looking under leaves and in crevices of scales, aphids, and any potential predator. Aphids also like the new growth roadmap to review the whole plant and the surface of the media. If see some pests, try to remove with cotton swabs and wash water warm down inspected once a day. Although the soapy water will probably not damage the buds, avoid any treatment that the water until it is clear that water alone will not solve the problem of pests. If you must use commercial pesticides, carefully follow instructions and use the minimum prescribed solution, to avoid the application of the pesticide solution in the buds.
- If the grass orchids maturity is not all during the normal flowering season of your orchid, you likely have a more serious imbalance in one of the bases water, light or temperature. Looking at the first light, check the color of the leaves. If the leaves are the most recent leaves dark green Most recent are longer than the older leaves of growth must increase the intensity of light on your orchids. Approach a window, a window or better, or closer to artificial light. To do this gradually over a period of days, gradually increase the intensity of light. In 2-3 weeks you will see a difference in color of the leaves, and you can get this season's flowers bloom.
- Most orchids expect a large variation in day and night temperature as much as 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and some orchids not flourish without this variant. In households with effective heating and air conditioning systems can be difficult to find a place in the house where the temperature drops to 15 degrees night. Fortunately, his best position in the natural light from the window, is also the most likely temperature change. Purchase a minimum-maximum thermometer at any hardware store and check the temperature ranges in the windows of his house. If you find a window and the temperature, light intensity also check here before place your orchid. A west-facing window may provide the best range of temperature, but the sunlight may be too strong and require filtered light curtain to prevent strokes sunspots on your orchid.
- If your orchid is not loose and twisted flower in the pot, it is likely that the orchid has caused damage to the roots due to excess water or the media have deteriorated. Beat the plant from the pot and examine the roots to rot, leaving only the roots are straight and in good health. Hopefully you can see some green root tips indicating that the orchids will recover. Transplantation of new media and reduce the frequency of irrigation. You may not see the flowers bloom in this season but next season is a good opportunity for beautiful flowers and healthy.
Michael Anderson is co-author with Steve Frowine (author of four orchid books including the Orchid title of a well known series) of the web site, UncutOrchids.com. To get a free, 40-part video course on orchid care and the Orchid of the Day newsletter, click now on this URL: UncutOrchids.com. Michael lives in the enchanting town of Guanajuato, Mexico, where he also offers Guanajuato rentals to vacationers and visitors.
Repotting a Cattleya
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