Giving orchids as a gift is chic and sophisticated! Orchids are generally prized for their beauty and longevity, making them an ideal gift or just a beautiful plant for the home! The decision to give an orchid as a gift is a responsible and sustainable decision. Unlike other cut flowers, an orchid can live a long time with proper care and careful cultivation.
Depending on the color and variety, orchids can have different meanings. Roses can symbolize love and gratitude, while white roses symbolize innocence and purity. Yellows, on the other hand, can evoke good luck and success. But how long do they last and, above all, how can orchids be propagated from flower stems? We’ll tell you all about it in this article!
How do you propagate orchids?
To successfully propagate your orchids starting from flower stems, you need to be patient… Because yes, even if it seems easy to do, this technique can be tricky and, above all, time-consuming! So, for budding gardeners, patience is key…
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To have beautiful flowers, you need to take care of them and pamper your new plants by giving them the necessary care so that they can bloom fully! Below, we’ll tell you an important tip and the steps you need to follow to achieve invigorating new orchid growth!
Orchid propagation: how to grow orchids from flower stems?
Each orchid is unique and may require special care. Therefore, for propagating an orchid, it is important to monitor your plant at this stage and adapt the care to its specific needs so that it enjoys good health.
To propagate orchids from flower stems, we can use different elements. One of the tricks that works best is to use half a potato peel. This organic substance is very effective at stimulating the rapid growth of germs.
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How do you successfully cut off an orchid to propagate the flower?
Here are the instructions on how to use it correctly:
- Take the peel and put it in a blender with 200 ml of water.
- Filter the preparation and select the flower stems of the growing plants. They must be well chosen, as they are the ones that absorb the nutrients contained in the potato skin.
- Take a stem with many small shoots and cut it crosswise with a cutter.
- Place the stem in a glass and pour the potato juice into it. Allow the stem to absorb the necessary nutrients for 20 minutes.
- Pour a teaspoon of cinnamon into a glass.
- Add some hot water and stir to dissolve the cinnamon.
- Strain the resulting liquid and add 0.05 liters of water.
- Soak a cotton ball with this solution and gently rub the stalk previously placed in the water with the juice of the potato peel. This will allow you to properly disinfect your orchid.
- Close both ends of the stick with a candle ribbon.
- Then place the moss in a plastic pot.
- Moisten with cinnamon-flavored water.
- Place the sealed rod on top of the foam.
- Cover it with cling film to retain moisture.
- Then, use a toothpick to poke holes in the plastic wrap to ensure good air circulation.
Under what conditions does orchid pruning work and does it stimulate plant propagation?
Be sure to place the tray in a cool, well-lit place in a room with a temperature of around 25°C. The plant must not be exposed to sunlight under any circumstances. Take the time to continuously check the moisture content of the soil and water your orchid with water regularly.
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After just a month, you will see the result – the plant will begin to germinate and small shoots will appear on the stem! Regular spraying is required to germinate the plant to keep the stem constantly moist and stable. You can then transplant the orchids into a suitable substrate and sprinkle them with moss to encourage their growth and flowering. You can take the plant outside with its pot.
After 4 months, you will get a beautiful orchid with invigorating leaves and roots. You will thank us!
Can you cut an orchid leaf?
Yes, by removing the leaf from a healthy adult plant. The leaf is separated from a piece of stem with disinfected scissors. Dry the leaf for 8 hours, then lubricate it with a root preparation. Dissolve one activated charcoal tablet in a glass of water, then dip the wand into the solution.
Here’s another way to cut an orchid, which you can see in the video below
How to repot an orchid later after cutting?
In order for the plant to develop better, repotting is necessary. To do this, you first need to:
Choose the right vase
The pot should be neither too small nor too large. The diameter should be slightly larger than that of the original pot.
Choose the right substrate for the orchid
It is called “Terra Orchidea” and is the most suitable as it is rich in maritime pine bark.
The technique for repotting the orchid correctly
- Start by carefully removing the orchid from its original pot so as not to damage the roots.
- Untangle these with a rinse to remove the adhering soil particles that can prevent the plant from breathing in the vase.
- Place the plant in its new pot.
- Add fresh bark mixture around the plant;
- Water your plant and water again after a week or two.
As you surely understood, with this method of plant propagation, with a little patience and attention, you can grow new orchids from already existing flower stems. We can’t wait to see the result!