Orchids are gorgeous but what do you do when their flowers disappear? Today you will learn the secret to making them rebloom.
Are you one of many that throw out your Orchids when they stop blooming? Well, today you will learn how to make an orchid plant rebloom.
It’s easy to assume they are dead, but that is not the case. With some coaxing your Orchid can have a long and healthy life. In nature, Orchids grow in tree limbs. That’s why we use stakes to keep them upright.
6 Steps To Reblooming Orchids
infographic via FTD
FTD has created this excellent infographic that has 6 easy steps to making your Orchids Rebloom. They suggest indirect sunlight, trimming, watering weekly and keeping them indoors.
Orchids should be kept in a moderate temperature, ideally 65-75 degrees. When your roots look brown or the leaves start to wilt, it is time to repot your Orchid Plant.
How To Make An Orchid Plant Rebloom Video
youtube video via Shirley Bovshow
Shirley Bovshow from Home and Family shows us how to handle our Orchids when they are dormant. She suggests moving them to a window for warmth without direct sunlight.
She says your Orchid can last 50 years and shows you how to cut the nodes to assist with reblooming. Click Play above to view ^
Want more? We have a post that shows you how to grow Orchids indoors successfully. For all the tips and tricks, view here.