How to handle orchids after they bloom? Fertilize promptly to prepare for next year

Since ancient times, orchid blooms have been a symbol of our Chinese spirit and are loved by many people. So when we grow orchids, how should we handle them after they bloom? Below, the editor will take this question and walk everyone through the related knowledge.

Fertilizing methods for orchids after blooming

1. Before fertilizing orchids after they bloom, we need to disinfect them, which can prevent cross-infection of the orchid's branches and leaves; a sterilizing agent is needed for the disinfection.

2. After disinfecting the orchid, when the 7th day arrives, we need to fertilize the orchid's branches and leaves once, and after one month we can supply fertilizer just as in normal care. We can also add additives to the orchid pot to replenish the nutrients consumed, but these substances must not be too much; too much will cause the orchid's roots to rot.

Handling methods for orchids after blooming

1. Pruning

After supplying fertilizer to the orchid, we need to remove the orchid's flower stalk after the flowers fade, so that these parts do not consume nutrients; this is to let the nutrients better support the orchid's growth. It is best to cut it off in advance when the orchid's flowers are about to fade, as this benefits the growth of the axillary buds.

2. Loosening the soil

We also need to clean out the flower mud from the orchid's growing soil, and also dig out the orchid's dead roots, and carry out appropriate soil loosening, which helps the orchid's growth in the coming year.