Are you getting the results you want from your orchid plant? It is not uncommon for orchids to grow very well, flower buds appearing and blossoming, but then the orchid leaves are growing but no flowers. There could be a couple of reasons for this. One of these reasons could be that you are not placing the orchid in the right location for it to grow. Let’s examine these common problems.
If the orchid leaves are growing but no flowers appear, you should place the orchid in an area where it receives full sun, especially during the hottest part of the day. You will also need to water the plant often if you want the flowers to appear. The roots system needs to have lots of water, so don’t hesitate to give the plant water regularly. Failure to do so will result in the orchid succumbing to disease, which then causes the orchid to die.
Another reason the orchid grows but no blooms is because the orchid root system has been infected with a fungus. This happens most often with the Orchid Hyssop, which is widely sold around the world. You can recognize an infected root system by dark, stringy lesions on the plant that are either brown or black in color. Don’t worry, you won’t get any of those unsightly lesions when you are watering your plant, but you will notice that the roots are slightly swollen. Just be sure to do your best to keep the roots from drying out, as this will just lead to the fungus developing even more.
Some of the other causes for orchid leaves are growing too fast, too heavy, and not having enough light. Excessive orchid growth can be caused by a lack of water, too much fertilizer, too little sunlight, or improper growing conditions. Some orchids need a lot of fertilizer, while others need less. Also, don’t plant your orchid plants too closely together-different species have different watering requirements. Lastly, it’s not good for the roots to constantly be in contact with water.
It’s important to remember that orchid leaves are growing but no flowers. If the problem is getting bad enough, there will be visible leaf spots on the plant. These spots will usually turn into brownish white or shades of black as the fungus spreads through the root system. Eventually, the entire plant may turn brown and die.
If you notice a large orchid leaf spot on your orchid flower, take the plant to a nursery to get expert advice on taking care of the situation. The spot may need to be treated with a fungicide. Fungi are more common in tropical orchids, so it’s generally a good idea to treat plants taken from these environments. It’s not always necessary to resort to chemicals, however; try to hatch a few eggs of the orchid you want to keep and give them time to grow before trying to kill the plants.
There are several things you can do to turn a dead or dying orchid plant into a living, blooming one. One thing you can do to revive a dead or dying orchid is to put the flower in a partial shaded area for a day or two. During this time, the orchid leaf will often turn colors due to the lack of sunlight. Make sure the area has plenty of light during the day, though, or the effect won’t last very long. Another thing you can do to revive an orchid leaf that is dying is to put the flour in a shallow dish of water with some salt in it.
If you find your orchids aren’t producing any flowers, don’t be discouraged. Most orchids will die back to the point where they will fall off in the coming months, but others may just need to go into a dormant state for a year or two. What happens when you have an orchid that isn’t producing any flowers? Just remember that you have other orchids that may need attention right now. Don’t worry, your orchids will be fine in the future.