Many orchids bloom once per year, some twice or even more. ... Once the flowers fall off it may have a couple of extra flowers emerge from the end of the bloom spike (or branch of that spike) and bloom again. If lots of long-lasting blooms are your goal, then Phalaenopsis is a satisfying orchid to grow .
What do you do with an orchid after the blooms fall off?
After the flowers drop from the orchid you have three choices: leave the flower spike (or stem) intact, cut it back to a node, or remove it entirely. Remove the flower spike entirely by clipping it off at the base of the plant. This is definitely the route to take if the existing stem starts to turn brown or yellow.
How do you get an orchid to bloom again?
Follow these simple steps to help reblooming begin.
- Continue to water your orchid with 3 ice cubes once a week. ...
- Fertilize your orchid once or twice a month using a balanced houseplant fertilizer at half strength. ...
- Help your orchids grow by providing plenty of indirect sunlight.
- Put your orchid in a cooler spot at night.
