Why do orchids drop buds?

An orchid is a very beautiful flower that needs to be cared for. Its development depends on a large number of factors and nuances that must be taken into account. If conditions are favorable, she will look healthy; if they are not suitable for her, she may die. If a flower that previously felt good has dried buds, it means that something is wrong and the grower must change something. If the flowers fall, then the plant needs help. First, you need to figure out what exactly prevents the orchid from growing normally in order to help it and not repeat mistakes in the future.

There are many reasons why an indoor flower sheds its buds. First you need to decide on what exactly this is happening.

If the orchid has dropped unopened buds or the flowers wither, having already opened, this may indicate its incorrect location. Sunlight is what a flower needs. In this regard, some believe that if the plant is placed in direct sunlight, it will develop well. This is a big misconception. Direct sunlight contributes to burns on the leaf plates of orchids, and also damages buds and flowers... But you do not need to hide them in the shade, because the lack of sun also affects them badly. The buds may not bloom and soon fall off altogether.

To save yourself from this problem and save the ovaries that have not yet disappeared, the plant should be rearranged to another place, where it will be comfortable. Almost all flower varieties love light shade and diffused lighting. If it is not possible to give the orchid enough sunlight (for example, in the winter season), additional artificial lighting can be made to support it.

These flowers do not like both heat and intense cold. If the buds do not open or wilted, it is possible that the grower acquired the plant in the winter. When it is transported from the store, it should be carefully insulated as it will freeze. If the orchid is frozen over, the symptoms will not show from the beginning. They may appear a little later. The plant simply throws off the flowers, and the flower can freeze in the summer if the air conditioner is constantly running in the room. This factor is often not taken into account by flower growers. It is important not to place the orchid near direct currents of cold air. Another nuance that contributes to the discharge of buds is overheating.

And also batteries and heaters cause the air to become dry, which also affects the health of the orchid.

As mentioned earlier, direct sunlight can cause overheating. If the flower is under them for a long time, it burns. If the buds are burnt, they turn yellow, dry out and fall off. In this case, place the orchid in the shade. It is necessary to use a thermometer that is installed next to the flower.The flower grower must measure the daily regime changes, and then make the necessary changes that are suitable for a particular species.

If the orchid felt good for a long time, and then threw off the buds, then you should pay attention to the humidity in the room. The orchid is a tropical plant that blooms when it rains. A person feels comfortable with humidity ranging from 40 to 70 percent. For an orchid, 70 percent moisture is normal, but 40 percent is destructive. If the humidity is insufficient, the flower does not feel well and its buds fall off.

If for this reason the flower looks bad, you should create the necessary microclimate for it. Most often, flower growers constantly spray orchids using a spray bottle or placing a container next to it that contains liquid. To be sure that the plant does not get sick, it is better to use a hygrometer.

Useful substances are building and functional elements necessary for the full growth of a plant, for the harmonious course of its internal processes. If the buds fall or do not bloom, then the orchid needs boron, phosphorus, magnesium or potassium. If these substances are not enough, peduncles are not formed, the brushes will be small and deformed, and will fade rapidly. It is worth being extremely careful about feeding the plant, choosing only suitable fertilizers and applying them in a timely manner. This will help grow a healthy and strong plant that will delight the grower with beautiful flowers.

This factor greatly affects the health of orchids. The flowering period is the process by which the flower receives more liquid and sunlight. If the grower watering the plant too often, the buds will be lethargic and fall off, as they are not needed. If there is not enough water, they will also fall off, since there is no food for the ovaries. It is important to be attentive to the orchid watering regime, to choose it, taking into account the individual characteristics of a particular species.

As mentioned earlier, there are some reasons why the plant does not want to bloom and sheds buds. Each of them is a stressful situation. Some growers wonder when it is possible to save the remaining buds of the plant, and in which cases you need to wait for new arrows. Let's consider some situations in which the buds cannot be restored.

• If the orchid is frozen over and has a cold burn, it will take a long time to recover. At first, the petals of the orchid flowers suffer from this injury, since they are extremely delicate. In this case, it is impossible to save the buds, you should wait for the next flowering period.
• It is impossible to help a plant, the conditions of which have changed dramatically. For example, an orchid was grown in a greenhouse, and then given to the home. In order for the flower to get used to it and move away from stress, long-term adaptation is needed. It is necessary to wait for the restructuring of the internal processes of the orchid.
• If the flowers begin to fade, then the plant is old and this is normal. Helping the orchid in any way is useless in this case.
• If the unblown buds fell off after the death of the roots, the root system should be restored. Peduncles must be removed.

Some do not know what to do and how to care for a plant that only sets buds during budding. There are some helpful tips to help prevent problems from occurring.

• If the flowering period occurs in winter, it must be maintained by means of artificial lighting. It needs to be turned on for 3-4 hours in the evening, which will allow the orchid to bloom.
• It is easy to protect the flower from burns in the summer. You just need to protect it from a large amount of sunlight. It is better to remove it from the window sill and rearrange it on the shelf that will stand in front of the window. And you can also place it in the back of the room.
• To prevent the buds from being affected by the hot air in winter (heating from the battery), flower pots are hung over the windowsills by means of shelves. It is worth buying a special stand or covering the heater with a damp cloth.
• If the inflorescences do not open due to the fact that the room has poor humidity, then you should purchase a household humidifier. He will spray the room with warm water. Some people place the flower in a container containing wet pebbles, moss or expanded clay. But you need to raise the pots, otherwise the root system will come into contact with the liquid and begin to rot.
• When a flower stalk is laid, growers should reduce watering. When the flowers are in full bloom, the normal mode returns. Care must be taken to ensure that the plant does not dehydrate.
• When the peduncle is laid and grows, you need to feed the plant with a variety of fertilizers. When the flowers begin to bloom, you do not need to feed the orchid, as this is not necessary.

It is worth adhering to the following tips, so as not to harm the orchid:

• you should not immediately start treating the plant without understanding the reasons; if you do not know exactly what exactly caused a particular problem, you will not be able to save the flower, you can only destroy it;
• it is better to study the useful recommendations of experienced professional florists and try to properly care for a beautiful plant;
• you need to constantly monitor the health of the orchid and react in time if something goes wrong;
• it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of specific species and varieties of orchids.