For orchids (especially the popular Phalaenopsis), the “secret method” used by experienced growers to induce huge, lush blooms often comes down to two things: rice water and temperature shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your orchid is healthy and green but refuses to bloom, here is a step-by-step method to force it to bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udf38 The “Rice Water and Shock” Method for Lush Blooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutrient Boost: Rice Water (Organic Fertilizer)
Rice water is packed with vitamins and minerals (N-P-K) and starches that feed the beneficial bacteria in the bark.1
Preparation: Soak $1\/2$ cup of uncooked rice in $2$ cups of water for $30$ minutes. Strain the water into a bottle.
The trick: Let the rice water sit at room temperature for 24 hours before using it. This will slightly ferment it, making the nutrients more \u201cusable\u201d for the orchid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to use: Every two weeks, instead of plain water, soak your orchid pot in this rice water for $10$ minutes, then drain it completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trigger: Temperature drop
In nature, orchids bloom with the changing seasons. If your home is at a constant $22\\text{\u00b0C}$ ($72\\text{\u00b0F}$), the orchid will think it\u2019s still in \u201cgrowing season\u201d and won\u2019t produce flowers.
The method: Move the orchid to a cooler location (such as a windowsill in a guest room or a basement) where the nighttime temperature drops to about $15\\text{\u00b0C}$ \u2013 16\\text{\u00b0C}$ ($59\\text{\u00b0F}$ \u2013 61\\text{\u00b0F}$).
Duration: Keep it in this cooler environment for $2$ \u2013 $4$ weeks.
Result: This \u201cstress\u201d signals the plant that it is time to reproduce and it will start producing new flowers. \ud83d\udcdd 3 golden rules for orchid care
To ensure that the flowers actually open and do not fall off (bud rot), follow these rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rule Effect Why?
Light Bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight will burn the leaves; too little light will prevent flowering.
Only water if the roots turn silvery\/gray. Green roots are hydrated. Overwatering causes root rot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drainage Never let the \u201cfeet\u201d stay wet. Orchids are epiphytes; they need air around their roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Pro tip: Garlic spray
If your orchid is looking weak, many enthusiasts use garlic water (1 clove crushed in 1 liter of water, soaked for 24 hours). Spraying the leaves (avoid the crown!) is a natural fungicide and stimulant that will give the plant strength to bloom profusely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warning: Never get water in the \u201ccrown\u201d (where the leaves meet). If water stands there, the orchid will develop crown rot and die.2 Always wipe it dry with a tissue if it gets wet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Could you explain how to properly prune an old flowerbed to encourage a second “rebloom” from the same stem?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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