The autumn season is a crucial time for your orchid plants. During this period, daytime becomes shorter and your orchids’ growth becomes sluggish as they transition into dormancy or resting stage.
AUTUMN ORCHID CARE TIPS
- Avoid repotting your orchid plant. Experts say springtime is the best to do this task.
- If you’ve been growing your orchids outdoors during summer, the fall season is an ideal time to take them inside. The slight drop in temperature might help trigger reblooming.
- Inspect the orchid plant and pot first for any signs of pests and accumulated salts and algae. Be sure to scrub clean before bringing it indoors.
- As always, your orchids will appreciate bright, indirect light. This can be a south-facing windowsill or any spot in your home that gets plenty of natural light.
- While it’s still hot in September, observe how fast the potting mix dries up in the coming weeks and months as the days get cooler. Reduce your watering sessions accordingly.
- Similar with water, space out feeding time with longer intervals. Some orchid growers recommend using a bloom-boosting, low-nitrogen fertilizer on Phalaenopsis and Dendrobiums to encourage a prolific production of longlasting flowers.
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