At one time, they gave me an orchid for my birthday. The flower bloomed magnificently and I immediately found the best place for it on the windowsill. At that time, I did not have much experience in caring for orchids, but I was familiar with the basics. Flowering after purchase lasted about a month. Phalaenopsis gradually took root and at first glance looked normal.
As time went on, the orchid developed and turned green, but was not going to bloom. More than a year has passed since the flower appeared. This behavior seemed not normal to me. I sounded the alarm and decided to look into the situation.
In the materials that I managed to find on this topic, it was argued that the problem lies in improper care and unfavorable conditions. I decided to improve. I made a watering schedule, transplanted phalaenopsis into a pot with a new substrate, checked the roots for rot and bought several fertilizing compounds. There were no visible results.
The next step was to improve the growing conditions. At this point, I did everything I could. I bought a small lamp for additional lighting, hung a thermometer next to the flower, put a couple of saucers with water on the windowsill. I tried to do everything that was recommended by flower growers with extensive experience in breeding orchids. There were still no results. Over time, this whole idea began to seem strange to me. I have never paid so much attention to any home flower.
The turning point in my courtship was someone's phrase that the flower lives too well. Then I realized that all the recommendations led to the fact that the orchid simply began to fatten. Instead of flowering, Phalaenopsis grew green mass. It was quite predictable, but at the right moment I didn't think about it.
I decided to return the orchid to real life. I sharply cut the watering in half and removed the flower from the windowsill. The new location was cooler and slightly darker. Some growers call this method shock therapy.
It was a little exciting at first. It seemed that the condition of the orchid was greatly deteriorating. However, doubts were dispelled when the plant began to bloom. Over time, it became clear that the main cause of the problem was my excessive courtship.
Only one conclusion can be drawn. The orchid does not need over-grooming for good flowering. Deteriorating living conditions will often be the best stimulus for the formation of flowers.
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