The peduncle of an orchid is usually called a flexible stem, in the upper part of which buds grow (10-50 pcs. on each branch). Flowers begin to form after 50-60 days from the moment of shoot formation. This phenomenon occurs during the active phase. The flowering period reaches several months, but it can be extremely difficult to achieve the appearance of a peduncle.
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Care requirements
An orchid flower stalk appears only when the culture receives the care it needs. To provide the flower with good conditions, you need to consider several nuances:
- Watering. The orchid is a moisture-loving plant, so it is important to irrigate it as soon as the top layer of soil in the pot is slightly dry. However, the substrate should not dry out. When a long stem-peduncle appears, the frequency of watering is reduced. The optimal frequency is 3-4 times a month.
- Top dressing. Fertilize a flower once a month. At this time, mineral supplements containing potassium and phosphorus are added. If an arrow with buds has already appeared, it is undesirable to fertilize the soil, as this will shorten the flowering period.
- Lighting. The orchid is not only a moisture, but also a photophilous plant. If sunlight is not enough, artificial lighting should be provided with a lamp. Daylight hours should last at least 10-12 hours. Otherwise, the arrow will not appear at all.
- Temperature. The flower feels best at + 22... + 25 ° C. If the thermometer drops below + 16 ° C, then the plant stem dries up.
How to grow a peduncle even
In order for the arrow with buds to grow even and not break off, experienced flower growers recommend following these steps:
- Even at the initial stage of the growth of the peduncle, a small support for the plant is installed in the flowerpot. When the arrow reaches a length of 16-18 cm, it is attached to the support in an upright position with a flower clip.
- If such a holder is not used, then the flower is periodically turned towards the light. In such conditions, the stem reaches for the sun and aligns itself.
How to avoid stagnant growth
In some cases, a flower stem appears on the orchid, but after a while its growth stops. To prevent this, you need to pay attention to the features of care:
- It is recommended to make the light diffused. To protect the culture from direct sunlight, curtains or blinds should be used to curtain windows. If the weather is cloudy for several days, then it is necessary to turn on the lamp with diffused light.
- Drying out of the earth should not be allowed.
- The best temperature for flower growth is + 25 ° C. Above + 30 ° C, the plant begins to dry out and wither.
- It is important to maintain high (tropical) humidity. To do this, put air humidifiers, a container with liquid near the pot, or spray the room.
Stopping the growth of the peduncle
The appeared peduncle sometimes stops growing. There can be several ways to solve the problem:
- Check the plant for rot, insects, or signs of disease.
- Make sure the care is correct (regular watering, amount of light, humidity level).
If after all these actions the arrow does not grow, it is worth waiting for a while until the orchid “wakes up”.
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