Making an orchid bloom: 5 professional tricks if the plant doesn't bloom

Orchids are real eye-catchers. The beautiful plant is also a little diva. Does this sound familiar because your orchid hasn't had any flowers in a while? Then our 5 care tips and tricks, with which you can shorten the waiting time until the next flower shoot, will definitely help you.

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1. Water orchids correctly

Orchids are tropical plants with aerial roots that do not grow in the ground in their natural environment but instead cling to trees. In their natural environment, they absorb liquid not from the soil, but from the humidity in the air and when they are directly wetted by rain.

Even in your apartment, the orchids don't like having their feet in the water.Waterlogging should therefore be avoided at all costs.You should also consider these points when watering:

1. Don't water the orchid until it is really dry.

2. In summer the plant needs water about once a week. In winter it is enough to water them every two to three weeks.

3. Briefly submerge the pot in water and pour off the excess water. Rainwater, boiled or stale water is best suited for this so that it is less hard. It should also not be ice cold, but rather room temperature.

4. Orchids like an indoor climate of 50 to 60% humidity. Check the humidity in your home with a hygrometer (you can get it here on Amazon*). If the air is too dry, you can help with a humidifier (Shop here on Amazon*).

2. The right location for orchids

Orchids are relatively sensitive when it comes to their location and this can vary greatly from species to species. Some prefer it warm (up to 22 degrees Celsius), others prefer it cooler.

However, what all orchids like is year-roundlots of light. That's why they like to stand at the window. In midsummer, however, they should be given a different location because their leaves are sensitive and get sunburned easily.

If your orchid hasn't bloomed for a long time, you can try a type of “cold shock therapy”. You put them in a cool room of 16 to 18 degrees for several weeks and then return them to their usual environment.

3. Repot orchids from time to time

The substrate in which your orchid sits should be all yourstwo to three yearsreplace with new substrate. If it gets too old, it decomposes and the roots can no longer breathe properly. Salts also accumulate.

If all the roots no longer fit in the pot, it's time for a larger one. However, since there is a risk that the substrate in a large pot will not dry properly and the roots will rot, a pot that is too small is always better than one that is too large.

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4. Fertilize orchids properly

Since orchids are rather sensitive, including when it comes to nutrients, a special orchid fertilizer is worthwhile. It provides the plant with all the minerals it needs to form new flower shoots. Simply add the fertilizer to your irrigation water every now and then, but only during the period ofMarch to September.

In winter, the plant lacks the light it needs to process the nutrients added to it. Another tip: If you have just repotted the orchid, you should not fertilize it for the first few weeks. Orchid granules are often already enriched with starter fertilizer.

Many people use instead of or in addition to fertilizer,Coffee or coffee grounds. This not only supplies the orchid with minerals, the caffeine boost is also said to have a stimulating effect. However, you have to let the coffee cool down and dilute it with plenty of water.

With the variant with coffee powder, it is important to dry it before use. Otherwise, mold can quickly form. Simply place it on the substrate surface and pour a little water over it. If you don't drink coffee, you can also use leftover black tea bags.

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5. Insider tip for orchids: The apple trick

Admittedly, you would be cheating a little with this trick. But if your plant doesn't want to produce flower shoots at all, you can try the apple trick.

You've probably heard that bananas turn brown very quickly next to apples. The reason for this is ripening gases that the apple gives off. If you now place apple slices on the orchid granules, the orchid will “ripen” faster and form new flower shoots much sooner.

But be careful: As soon as the flower shoot is fully grown, you should remove the apple. Otherwise the orchid will quickly wither again.

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