On the market, orchids of all kinds can only be found in full bloom, one more beautiful than the next. After a few weeks, at best after a few months, the splendor will have passed. The hope for the first buds begins.

There can be a variety of reasons why the lady's slipper does not bloom

Why isn't my lady's slipper blooming?

Sometimes it takes a lot of patience for a faded lady's slipper to bud again. But patience alone is not enough. Some species need a cold stimulus, others only bloom on fresh shoots. However, species-appropriate care is always important so that your lady's slipper can form new flowers. A lack of nutrients or compacted substrate can also lead to the failure of the hoped-for flowering.

Possible reasons for the lack of flowering:

  • lack of sprouting
  • lack of cold stimulus
  • too much sun
  • lack of rest
  • nutrient deficiency
  • too dense substrate, resulting in lack of air at the roots

How can I get my lady's slipper to flower?

Before you rush into any action, you should first determine what species your Paphiopedilum belongs to. Only then can you proceed in a targeted manner, because the different species need different conditions in order to bloom successfully and profusely. However, orchids do not need a lot of sun, they usually prefer partial shade or shade.

While one type of lady's slipper prefers constant warmth, another only flowers after a cool rest period. Sometimes this is a phase of several weeks (hibernation), but often cool nights are enough. It is best to inquire about the needs of your plant when you buy it. You should at least know the exact (botanical) name, then you can also research it on the Internet.

Does repotting help it bloom again?

If the substrate of your lady's slipper has compacted, then the roots can no longer breathe properly. This can also affect the willingness to bloom. In this case, repotting can actually help. To prevent this problem from occurring in the first place, you should put the plant in fresh substrate once a year and regularly supply it with high-quality orchid fertilizer.

tips

Give your lady's slipper a humidity of at least 50 to 70 percent, then it will develop new shoots and flowers more easily.

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Vegetable garden