What to do if the orchid has sprouted on the stem, and how to care for the baby?

Orchid is an exotic plant, it “likes” a different climate, hot and humid. In our climate, a flower is not easy to reproduce. But if a baby sprout suddenly appeared on an exotic beauty, this is real luck.

Experienced flower growers argue that at home such a phenomenon is a rarity, and it happens with perfect care. How to care for the offspring of orchids you can read in this article. We also recommend watching a useful video on this topic.

Appearance of the appendix and the life cycle of the flower

Miniature flowers can appear from sleeping buds on a peduncle, provided that the plant is adult, healthy and well developed. The baby on the maternal orchid holds for a long period until it is fully formed. It is separated in the presence of roots of at least 5 cm in length and 2-3 leaves.

ATTENTION: The duration of the root extension process is about 6 months, and maybe longer. Throughout this period, the new formation feeds on substances and draws moisture from the mother plant.

So, for the full development of both individuals, it follows:

1. to provide room temperature of at least + 25 ° C and increased humidity;
2. a sufficient amount of sunlight is needed;
3. carry out daily spraying of leaves;
4. 1 time in 10 days to fertilize with mineral fertilizers based on nitrogen;
5. moisten the substrate regularly after the substrate has completely dried.

What to do

So, if the flower sprouted on the stem, what to do with it? If not cleaned, then it can coexist with the orchid for a long time. The optimal period for circumcision of the baby is considered when 2 sheets formed and 3-4 roots got out. But children with roots less than 3 cm are not advised to remove. The long root system should also not be grown; you can damage the roots when pruning.

The time until the baby is fully formed is about 5-6 months. After the shoot is better to remove, otherwise it can simply drain the orchid. Also, independent growth is necessary for the further full development of a young plant.

It happens that phalaenopsis does not have roots on children, although 3-4 leaves appeared. In this case, the shoots are pruned and root separately. Orchids are grown in greenhouse conditions; they stimulate the root system in moist moss or in a container of water. At the same time, treat the lower part of the baby with root preparations.

If the breeding process went well, and the formed copies have sufficient root systems and green mass, they are planted in an individual flowerpot. It is better that the first year of life, the orchid spent in a mini greenhouse. Subject to the following conditions:

1. choose a small transparent pot;
2. prepare a loose, light substrate;
3. the presence of a drainage layer is mandatory;
4. sunlight is shaded;
5. to exclude hit of the scorching rays of the sun;
6. the first time the use of drugs to stimulate growth;
7. water often, but the soil should completely dry;
8. use nitrogen fertilizers;
9. spray the leaves daily;
10. maintaining temperature + 25-27 ° C, and humidity not less than 70%.

TIP: After 1-1.5 years, the greenhouse can be dismantled. Put the pot in a bright place. An adult becomes at the age of 2-3 years, then it is already ready for the first flowering.

Watch the video about the separation and planting of an orchid baby:

How to care for an orchid with a baby?

As already said it’s also difficult for the mother plant to grow the baby. To maintain the strength of the flower, you should take care of the main factors of full life: watering and fertilizer.

Control watering - do not fill, but do not dry the soil. Check the dryness of the soil regularly. Sometimes it is better to replace one humidification by pouring a warm shower. This procedure will beneficially affect the plant, wash off dust from leaves, release stomata through which gas exchange with the environment takes place.

It is better to apply fertilizers at the end of the flowering period.. For the formation of a new green mass, the appearance of a juicy green color, it is recommended to use nitrogen fertilizers. Starting with half the dose indicated in the instructions for the drug, gradually increasing it.

Watch a video about orchid care with a baby:

Care after separation of the baby

After the separation of the offspring, strength should be restored. Keep the conditions of the flower unchanged:

• Provide diffuse lighting or partial shade.
• In winter, use artificial lighting, the best option is phyto lamps. They give a bright light and do not dry the air.
• In the summer, intense sunlight should be shaded with a tulle curtain.
• Maintain a comfortable temperature in summer: + 22-25ºС, in winter + 16-18ºС, moderate humidity.
• Renew soil every 2-3 years.
• Do not forget to ventilate the room.
• Use only clean, filtered water.

Conclusion

Baby care is not much different from adult plants. If they grew up, they need attention, control, daily inspection. But if it turned out to be a baby, then everything is in order with the conditions. Keep it up, and your house will turn into a real greenhouse. Now you know what to do if the flower has released the baby, what exactly needs to be done with it.

Watch the video: It's a BABY Phalaenopsis Orchid Keiki Made by the Plant itself Orchid Update (May 2024).