Farmer orchids are very fond of blooming and will delight you for a long time with their pretty, multi-colored flowers. The flowering period of the annual ornamental plant can be extended if you cut the farmer orchid back vigorously after the first flowering.
When is the flowering period of the farmer's orchid and how can it be extended?
The blooming period of the farmer's orchid extends from spring to late summer, with the first bloom ending in June. By cutting back vigorously after the first flowering, new shoots with additional flowers can be encouraged.
The long flowering period of the farmer's orchid
Farmer orchids are becoming increasingly popular, not least because of their long flowering period. From spring to late summer they develop many colorful flowers.
The first flowering period ends in June. After that, significantly fewer flowers will develop - unless you cut the farmer's orchid back heavily now.
By cutting back, you encourage the development of new shoots on which more flowers will form. The plant then also has more strength available for new inflorescences.
Tip
Take care of the poisonous farmer's orchid in a bucket or flower box and ensure it has enough nutrients. Fertilize the ornamental plant every fourteen days with liquid fertilizer (€13.00 on Amazon). In the open field, it is sufficient if the soil is enriched with compost before planting.
