What to do after a Dendrobium nobile withered

Most often in stores and flower greenhouses are sold plants and flowering orchid Dendrobium nobile are no exception. However, after the flower has moved into a new house, bloom was quickly terminated.

And then an inexperienced novice grower there is the question of what to do next? What fertilizers nourish exotic plant that is more pleasing to the eye and its flowering.

In order not to harm the plant, it is important to understand the life cycle and maintenance nuances corresponding to each period, especially phase, coming after flowering.

What to do after flowering

Orchids, like any other plant, have their own life cycle, which consists of three main phases: resting, growth and flowering. The last phase usually occurs in the spring, when they begin to blossom early flowers.

In Dendroruma Nobile their number may exceed 15 pieces. During this period, the plant required for dust wiping procedure with a soft damp cloth, as well as regular watering 1 time in seven days, filtered or boiled water.

Once the plant bloomed, comes into force a new phase - a phase of growth. It is characterized by the development of young pseudobulbs that after the required time will give the roots and begin to grow rapidly.

Once brought from the store stopped orchid blossom, with the algorithm of further actions will help determine the attentive inspection of the leaves and soil.

The plant requires a transplant if:

· On the green parts of the plant appeared white plaque, mites or insects - parasites;

· Crumbled soil in a flowerpot or acidified, due to poor irrigation water;

· Become noticeable under dry or decaying roots (empty inside).

Upon detection of at least one of the three points, it should be transplanted to a plant immediately. However, in the case of visually flower looks healthy, in which case it should not bother him, since any transplanting will be stressful for exotic plants.

However, the planned transplant has not been canceled, and it can be performed 1 time in three years.

transplant Basics

The planned change is made during the growing season. For it is required:

· Secateurs or a sharp knife to remove the roots of the patients;

· Activated charcoal (used as disinfection mestesreza);

· Fresh ground (you can make your own by mixing equal proportions of small pieces of pine bark, charcoal and moss);

· New capacity.

Over time, the root system of plants is growing, so the old pot becomes small in the past three years.

All used tools should be pre-treated with antiseptics to prevent infection in the plant.

Immediately after removal of the flower of the old soil should examine the root system and remove roots lumps jammed moss, as they contribute to stagnation of moisture in the root system, and hence the appearance rot.