If an orchid drops its flowers out of the blue in the middle of the flowering period, the reasons can usually be found in the care program. In this way, the demanding flower diva signals that she is uncomfortable. We have compiled the most common triggers for floral misery for you here.
Why is my orchid losing its flowers?
Orchids lose their flowers due to waterlogging, sunburn, cold, drought, pest infestation or compacted substrate. To counteract this, pay attention to optimal location and care conditions such as suitable lighting conditions, correct watering distances and regular repotting.
The most common causes of flower fall at a glance
Unnatural flower fall is also associated with the fact that buds that have already formed do not open at all and are also thrown off. As a rule, this damage can be attributed to the following triggers:
- Waterlogging due to too frequent watering
- Bright summer sun at lunchtime
- Cold draft or permanently too low temperatures
- Drought due to infrequent watering
- Pest infestation caused by lice or spider mites
- Compacted substrate because the orchid is repotted too rarely
An orchid loses all flowers as soon as you have to agree with at least one of the reasons mentioned. To prevent this from happening in the first place, please make sure when choosing a location that it is bright, not in full sun and warm on the west or east window. Water or submerge the capricious flower diva once or twice a week in summer. Every 2 years, please repot the plant into fresh substrate. Last but not least, the leaves should be checked weekly for pest infestation.
Tip
Every single orchid blossom is a floral masterpiece. The perianth is composed of 2 circles. The outer envelope circle is formed by 3 sepals (sepals). The inner envelope circle consists of 3 petals. The sepal in the center forms into a lip (labellum) with a spur that may or may not contain nectar. In the most beautiful orchid species, the petals delight us with multi-faceted colors and artistic drawings.
