If an orchid sheds its flowers out of the blue in the middle of the flowering period, the reasons are usually to be found in the care program. The demanding flower diva uses this to signal that she is uncomfortable. We have compiled the most common triggers for the floral misery for you here.
There can be different backgrounds when the orchid loses its flowers
The most common causes of flower fall at a glance
At the same time, unnatural flower fall is associated with the fact that buds that have already formed do not open at all and are also shed. As a rule, this damage can be attributed to the following triggers:
- Waterlogging as a result of too frequent watering
- Blazing summer sun at noon
- Cold draft or temperatures that are permanently too low
- Dryness due to insufficient watering
- Pest infestation by lice or spider mites
- Compacted substrate because the orchid is not repotted enough
An orchid loses all flowers as soon as you have to agree to at least one of the causes mentioned. To prevent this from happening in the first place, when choosing a location, please make sure you choose a bright, warm place on the west or east window that is not in full sun. Water or dip the capricious flower diva once or twice a week in summer. Please repot the plant in fresh substrate every 2 years. Last but not least, the leaves should be checked weekly for pest infestation.
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Every single orchid blossom is a floral masterpiece. The perianth consists of 2 circles. The outer enveloping circle form 3 sepals (sepals). The inner enveloping circle consists of 3 petals. The central sepal forms into a lip (labellum) with a spur that may or may not contain nectar. The petals of the most beautiful types of orchids delight us with their multifaceted colors and artistic drawings.