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How to grow orchids so they produce more shoots? A few practical methods

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Methods for getting orchids to produce more shoots [repost]

Methods for getting orchids to produce more shoots [repost] Every year in May, too much sunlight is not good for orchids producing more shoots. If you want more shoots, you can place the orchid pot on a north-facing balcony, in a spot where sunlight cannot shine directly, at least a spot where it cannot shine after 11 o'clock. After more than 20 days, the sprouting rate is 100%, and there are many sprouts (more than 3 shoots per pot). After September, there must be 4 hours of sunlight every day, and the orchid shoots will grow strong and healthy. As the saying goes, more sun means more flowers, more shade means more shoots; do not miss the timing. Of course, in winter and spring, do the opposite and strengthen the sunlight, and the orchids will naturally grow robustly. Facts have already proven that a north-facing balcony can not only grow orchids well, but also produce more shoots, though it indeed produces very few flower spikes. Therefore, after September, the orchids must be given 4 hours of sunlight. Some orchid growers say that poor light causes leaves to be soft and thin, but there is no basis for this. The reason leaves become soft and thin is mainly long-term insufficient humidity in summer and autumn. In fact, it is just that simple; it is only that expert orchid growers are unwilling to admit this fact. In fact, if they do not receive direct sunlight in summer, orchids grow better and better. After September, receiving 4 hours of sunlight, whether in the morning or afternoon, does not matter. Once the flowering season arrives, there will be a frightening number of flower spikes, and you will still have to spend some time removing some flower spikes so as not to affect later shoot production. Some orchid growers say that if the shoots are weak, it will be difficult for them to produce shoots, but more shade is even more helpful for them to grow new roots (but the temperature and humidity for the orchids must be ensured). When weak shoots grow new roots, they will naturally be able to produce new shoots. Everyone knows how to handle old pseudobulbs in a way that helps produce new shoots! In fact, it is all the same principle: shade, humidity, temperature, and ventilation, none of the four can be missing.

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