winter resting period on Orchid
Quick answer
If your Orchid has winter resting period, the most likely cause is: During winter resting period, orchid growth stops and the plant relies on reserves stored in pseudobulbs. If watering continues, roots become waterlogged leading to rot. Dry conditions during rest also allow the plant to rest and prepare for spring flowering.
Start here:
- 1. 1. Identify if orchid is evergreen, deciduous, or semi-deciduous type
- 2. 2. Deciduous orchids: withhold water when leaves yellow and fall in early winter
Why Orchid gets winter resting period
Phalaenopsis spp.
During winter resting period, orchid growth stops and the plant relies on reserves stored in pseudobulbs. If watering continues, roots become waterlogged leading to rot. Dry conditions during rest also allow the plant to rest and prepare for spring flowering.
How to reverse winter resting period on Orchid
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1. Identify if orchid is evergreen, deciduous, or semi-deciduous type
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2. Deciduous orchids: withhold water when leaves yellow and fall in early winter
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3. Evergreen orchids: reduce watering but never let pseudobulbs shrivel
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4. Place resting orchids in full light and mostly dry conditions
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5. Resume watering when new growth and roots appear in spring
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6. Start watering too early causes embryo flower buds to develop into vegetative growths
Keep winter resting period off this Orchid
When new growth appears in spring, resume watering gradually. Withhold water completely during deciduous orchid dormancy.