Reasons for Bud Drop and Blossom Blast in Phalaenopsis Orchids and How to Remedy Them

Many retired uncles and aunts love growing flowers and plants, because tending to these plants every day helps pass the time and also brings peace of mind. And when it comes to the flowers they have loved most in recent years, it is naturally none other than the Phalaenopsis orchid, because when in full bloom its flower shape is delicate and unique, and its symbolism is very auspicious - no one can help but feel great.

However, growing Phalaenopsis orchids well is not easy. Many people run into problems as they grow them, and then start to doubt whether they are cut out for growing flowers. Among these, the most common problem is none other than the imminent flower buds mysteriously dropping off. When faced with this heartbreaking sight, what should you do? What on earth is going on?

Generally speaking, there are mainly two common situations when buds drop. One is a sudden sharp drop in temperature in winter. At this time, all the flower buds of the Phalaenopsis orchid will suddenly turn yellow, and the leaves will look lackluster and wilted. This is most likely because the temperature is too low - it cannot stand the cold, and in order to protect its root system it can only "save its life" by dropping buds.

There is another situation: if the plant looks quite robust with glossy green leaves, but the flower buds slowly turn yellow, then the cause is very likely that the air in its space is too dry. The Phalaenopsis orchid grows in tropical rainforests, where the humidity is quite high, so it naturally prefers a somewhat moist environment. If the air is too dry, the buds will also drop as if in retaliation, and in the end, if the humidity is not brought into the normal range (50%-80%), they will all drop off.

So how should these problems mentioned above be solved?

First, you need to find a warm place for the Phalaenopsis orchid. The temperature where it is placed should preferably be above 15°C, so that it will not drop buds because of the cold. If the air humidity is low, you need to find ways to humidify it, for example by placing a basin of water around the plant, or frequently spraying a little mist on the leaves of the Phalaenopsis orchid to make the air around it moist. However, when spraying mist, be sure not to spray water directly on the flowers or flower buds, because this easily causes rot, which in turn is more likely to cause bud drop or flower withering.