How to prune white orchid after flowering

Pruning white orchid after flowering

The best time to prune white jasmine is after it blooms in September, when the climate is mild and suitable, and pruning helps promote its root growth.

After the white magnolia blooms, it must be properly pruned. First, the scissors need to be disinfected with alcohol, then the remaining flowers on the plant need to be cut off, and the old and diseased branches need to be cut off.

We can also perform a shaping and pruning operation, which can increase the ornamental value of the white magnolia and allow it to obtain more nutrients.

White orchid pruning flower

The flowering period of white jasmine is from May to September. Before and after the flowering period, it is necessary to cut off the overgrown branches, dead branches, diseased branches, weakly growing branches and flower buds without blooming to prevent them from continuing to consume nutrients of the plant and affecting the growth of other healthy parts, so as to facilitate the production of more flower buds in the following year.

Reasons why white orchids do not bloom

White orchids may not bloom because of insufficient light. At this time, you need to move the plant to a place with sufficient scattered light for maintenance. Insufficient nutrients will also prevent white orchids from blooming. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers need to be applied frequently during the bud formation period and before flowering. Unsuitable soil will also prevent white orchids from blooming. At this time, new soil needs to be replaced in time.

How to care for white orchid after it blooms

1. Topdressing fertilizer : After blooming, magnolia will consume a lot of nutrients in the soil. Be sure to apply organic fertilizer to the soil to provide nutrients to the plant so that it can continue to bloom next year.

2. Temperature control and maintenance : During the growth process of white magnolia, every time it blooms, the temperature between day and night will change constantly, which will affect the normal growth of the plant. At this time, the temperature needs to be maintained at 18-25℃ so that the white magnolia can grow well. Otherwise, if the temperature control and maintenance are not done well, it will easily wither and die.

3. Prevention of diseases and pests : In fact, magnolia is most vulnerable after flowering. At this time, you must take measures to prevent diseases and pests. You need to deal with the weeds around it in time, and apply a large amount of potassium compound fertilizer. You must maintain a ventilated environment. You can also give the plants regular pesticides such as carbendazim and dichlorvos to prevent diseases and pests from harming the plants.