When it comes to orchids, we need to learn how to control conditions such as light, temperature, and humidity. Hence, in the right environment, your orchid will most likely show off colorful, exotic-looking blooms. However, after a few months, the flowers fade. Moreover, the orchid also seems like it is going dormant. Well, moth orchids are the only type that will bloom again on the same flower spike if you cut it back properly. Check out proper tips & tricks to be ready for your moth orchids cutting.
First off, you will need the following supplies:
– Knife or scissors
– Rubbing alcohol
– Powdered cinnamon or melted wax
Now, if you want your orchid to re-bloom, this is a proper cutting you should keep in mind:
1. Sterilize your cutting tool by coating it in rubbing alcohol if you’re not using a new blade. This will kill bacteria that can infect and harm your orchid.
2. Furthermore, you should allow all the orchid’s blooms to fade and drop off the plant.
3. Then, make a cut between the lowest bloom on the stem and the node just below it. The node looks like a small bump protruding from the stem. This node should put out flowers in eight to 12 weeks.
4. Dab powdered cinnamon over the cut area. As you probably know, cinnamon’s antifungal properties will help protect your plant as the cut heals. Hence, use a bit of melted candle wax to seal the cut.
A few more tips are necessary when it comes to cutting for root and leaf development. Check them out:
– Wait for the orchid’s flowers to fade and fall off the plant.
– Make a cut about 1 or 2 inches above the base of the orchid’s stem using a sterile knife or scissors.
– Seal the cut with powdered cinnamon to prevent fungal disease. In several months, the orchid will send out a new stem and blooms.
Thus, as a conclusion, to not get upset, moth orchids are actually the only kind of orchids that will rebloom from an old stem. So make sure you follow the instructions closely and be proud of your work!
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