In temperate homes, orchids bloom seasonally, typically blooming once a year. The blooming season for different types of orchid can vary, but most commonly they bloom in the spring. In the wild, though, orchids are perennials; and with good care, your indoor orchid can bloom at any time of year.
When orchid bloom?
Orchids bloom once a year, but if they are happy, they may bloom more often. If you want an orchid that blooms during a particular season, the best bet is to purchase a plant that is in bloom at that time. When an orchid flowers, it stays in bloom for six to eight weeks.
How do orchids know when to bloom?
Look for tiny buds along the stalk, as these indicate that the plant is ready to send out new blooms. Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) can also be encouraged to bloom on the same stalk in the next blooming cycle by cutting the stalk back to a healthy node after blooming.
I learned usually orchids bloom when the weather starts to become cooler. Winter and spring are the common blooming seasons for orchids, but orchids can actually bloom anytime of the year. You can imitate cold weather and have them bloom by placing them in large coolers. A 10 degree drop of temperature can trigger their blooming cycle.
One of the next things we wanted the answer to was: how many times do orchids bloom in a year?
Yes, Orchids can bloom up to three times per year. After the orchid has gone through its first blooming cycle, it will have spent all its stored energy and gradually dried out. At this point, an orchid goes into a state of dormancy called “resting,” in which they remain until their next season arrives.
How to get orchids to bloom and rebloom?
Protect your orchid from drafts. Inventory all exterior doors, heating, and cooling vents and heat sources (wood-burning stoves)., and regulate watering. Irregular watering is a sure way to shrivel orchid buds. A couple more ideas to examine are orchids are sensitive to pollution, be aware of pollutants, or take a break from fertilizer.