The houses are engaged in orchid cultivation so that they bloom beautifully and delight the owners. Sometimes the onset of the decorative period is delayed. In addition, inexperienced flower growers confuse flowering shoots with aerial roots or children. It is useful to know what a peduncle of an orchid is and how it appears. If a flower stalk is formed, the creation of ideal conditions for proper care and growth is appreciated. The appearance of flowers will not keep you waiting.
Reasons for the appearance
An elongated flexible shoot, where buds are formed, is called a peduncle. One flower arrow holds 10-50 buds. When the previous stem is cut not to the base, but to the sleeping bud, in the fall it will release a flower stalk. On it, after a month and a half, flowers will form.
Blooming orchid - home interior decoration
The arrow warns of imminent flowering. Its height is 80-100 cm under suitable cultivation conditions. Its formation means the flowering process: buds appear that grow, develop, open. Flower shoot is involved in the formation of inflorescences, saturates them with moisture, nutrients.
Blooming orchids
The duration of the flowering phase is on average 3 months. The flower arrow takes part in the reproductive function. If perfect care is carried out, the formation of children on the punctured flower-bearing process occurs. When the buds fade, their germination begins. They are held on the peduncle until they are fully formed.
Attention! When a child develops a pair of leaves and 3-4 roots, she is trimmed for self-cultivation.
What does it look like
The flower shoot throughout life changes greatly. There are 2 types: old and just formed. A young flower stalk grows out of the sinus, where the leaf approaches the shoot closely. It is characterized by:
- intense green or light green color;
- growth to the side or up towards the sun;
- smooth shape with a sharp tip.
Peduncle on an orchid
A young flower stalk is covered with scales. 2 months is the time when the buds will open. After a certain time, the flower-bearing arrow will be improved and modified, turning into a juicy, elongated and flexible shoot. The buds will open on it.
After flowering, the orchid looks different: the green color changes to brownish yellow. Sometimes there are red, saturated purple shades.
After the old kidney dries and falls. It is useful to cut the stem when the last bud fades. The procedure will preserve orchid strength. The end of the peduncle signals the flowering phase. A green kidney indicates the possibility of growth and budding.
Yellowed, blackened, dried tip indicates the completion of flowering. The flower grower makes a decision on his own about the need to cut the flower-bearing arrow. Old flower stalks lead to a weakening of flower growth and a delay in the formation of new shoots. But the old flower stalk forms children and is able to bloom again.
How many peduncles can be
The plant does not release more than 3 flower stems. Usually there is 1 shoot with blossoming flowers. The age of the culture and the presence of 8-10 leaves in the outlet are conditions when 2 or 3 peduncles are formed, causing stress in the orchid. Often, active flowering is accompanied by a weakness of culture. The creation of suitable conditions by experienced florists causes the appearance of 2 peduncles on the orchid.
Peduncles on the orchid
How to distinguish from other parts
In orchids, flower shoots are sprouts that form below in the aerial section and grow upward. If a peduncle is formed, flowers open on it. An emerging shoot is often confused with roots or epiphytic babies due to small differences.
Focus on the following manifestations to establish where the orchid has a flower stalk, children and root:
- the shape of the flower-bearing shoots is cone-shaped, the roots are rounded;
- the tip of the flower-bearing arrow when growing resembles a boat;
- the central vein of the leaf is the place of formation of the flower shoot;
- the formation of the arrow occurs where flowering previously occurred;
- The main difference between a flower shoot and other areas of culture is buds.
The peduncle is covered with irregularities in the form of scales or small spikes, which are sleeping buds.
The flower stem is responsible for the elegance of the orchid - it marks the formation of buds and the blooming of flowers. Above is a green tip, which represents a growth point. New flowers form on the shoot while he is alive.
Where it grows from
The development of the flower-bearing arrow comes from the bosom of the leaf of an orchid. Sometimes she peeks out from a growth point. Other shoots that appear from the stem and other zones (the root area) are children or roots. The arrow occurs during repeated flowering from the sleeping bud of an old shoot. It grows away from the main stem and is characterized by weak bud formation.
The rapid development of the peduncle confirms the correctness of care. Sometimes the arrow slows down development, and then turns yellow and dries. The reason is insufficient supply of light and nutrition to the orchid.
Attention! Adequate illumination, watering and fertilizer contribute to the formation of the shoot at the required pace. The flowers that bloom on it reach their maximum size.
Beginners are interested in how an orchid releases a flower stalk, and how long a new stem grows. Orchids bloom at different times in relation to their age. It is unlikely that a peduncle will appear from a young outlet. Some individuals bloom in the third year, other specimens - at an older age.
The duration of flowering depends on the species. Some varieties bloom year-round, despite the seasonality. Others at a specific time:
- Phalaenopsis blooms all year round, if properly looked after by the plant;
- Cymbidium - from October to the end of winter;
- Dendrobium blooms from mid-autumn until January.
Orchid cultivation is determined by the observance of the rules of care - untimely irrigation causes the flowers to dry out along with the arrow. Lack of nutrients affects the length of the shoot. Peduncles develop well in the scattered rays of the sun and high humidity. When the buds are formed, the feeding stops, otherwise the period of flower decoration decreases.
Care before and after flowering
The appearance of a flower-bearing arrow on an orchid is accompanied by compliance with the requirements:
- providing diffuse lighting (avoiding the south side of the rooms);
- systematic watering of crops (when the upper soil layer dries up);
- the location of the pot with the orchid in a ventilated, but without drafts;
- moistening the soil and air near the plant;
- regularity, comprehensiveness and usefulness of flower fertilizer.
When forming a flower stalk, the conditions for keeping the orchid change. They relate to:
- Location. When a flower shoot is released in October, spring or winter, a container with an orchid is moved to the south side of the room. At this time, the sun does not burn so much and will not harm the plant.
- Glaze. It is being reduced little by little. Moisturize only 1 time in 14 days (previously once a week).
Watering
- Make-up. With the advent of flower shoots, the frequency and quantity of fertilizers are reduced, but not much. Growing and strengthening the flower stem, swelling of the kidneys are reasons for completing feeding. Fertilizing does not affect the number of flower buds. Their bookmark is carried out at the stage of formation of a flower shoot.
Is it possible to cut the peduncle
For several years, flowering arrows can give flowers more than once. Other individuals fade and dry, giving way to new shoots. Do not rush to remove the flower stalk that has immediately lost its decorativeness, despite the unpresentable appearance. While maintaining a green tone, the flower stalk is not touched.
Signs tell you whether it’s time to remove the shoot:
- fast yellowness of the green peduncle or the acquisition of brown, red, purple colors;
- complete drying of the arrow;
- green flower-bearing arrow does not give buds for 6 months.
The flower-bearing shoot needs to be cut off, leave a 3 cm process that comes out of the leaf sinus. For cutting use:
- scissors;
- secateurs;
- with a sharp knife.
Flower pruning
It is preferable to use a pruning shears, which causes a minimum of harm to the orchid.
Tip. It is forbidden to pull out the dried flower-bearing arrow.
How to pin
To get an even stem, carry out the following manipulations:
- Garter of the flower is carried out vertically when it reaches 20 cm in height.
- The arrow needs to be fixed to the support. You will need an elastic band or a special clothespin.
- Correct the situation by turning the flowerpot over. The flower-bearing shoot reaches for the sunlight and straightens itself.
Orchid fixation
Possible problems
Yellowing
When the flower stalk turns yellow, and the shoots begin to dry out, pruning is carried out at the base. To prevent infection of the orchid, the wound is sprinkled with ground cinnamon, crushed coal. They also use chalk.
Yellowness of orchids, what to do?
With a fading apical kidney, the arrow is made shorter. Cut just above the first kidney. Open tissues are treated with chalk along with cinnamon and charcoal.
Events develop in 2 directions: the cessation of yellowing and the formation of a new flower stalk with buds on a stump or the flower stalk falling off and the formation of a new branch for the next year.
Drying out
If an orchid has dried up a flower stalk, what to do is a concern for gardeners. Often the drying of the peduncle does not apply to natural processes.
Orchid drying
External causes give rise to it:
- Lighting. Lack of illumination leads to drying out of flower stalks, as well as foliage, aerial roots, buds, and a slowdown in photosynthesis. For a flower, the brightness of the light and the direct rays of the sun are a threat. Preferred for the plant is partial shade.
- Excess or lack of nutrients. The superfrequency of top dressing negatively affects the orchid: the leaves, roots, flower stalk dry out, the culture drops buds. Lack of nutrition affects the slowdown or cessation of orchid growth.
- Air humidity. Deterioration of the culture is observed under dry weather conditions due to unsatisfactory humidity. Excess moisture leads to rot.
- Hypothermia. The temperature regime is at least +14 ° C. If the flower is supercooled, the flower stalk withers, the buds drop. It is forbidden to place the culture under air conditioning and air the room for a long time in winter.
- Overheating of the root system. The plant likes warmth. However, it is not recommended to be located under the scorching sun, near radiators in the winter season and under the hot air stream from the working climate technology.
- Stress. Transferring a flower to a new place causes shock due to a change in air humidity, temperature, and light. The consequence is a suspension of development, shedding of buds.
On a note. Turning the pot with the orchid in different directions for uniform illumination creates a stressful situation for the plant.
Florists are interested in what to do if an orchid has a dry stem.
To prevent negative consequences, it is advisable to leave the flower alone. Perform the following manipulations:
- lowering the temperature to + 20 ... +22 ° C in the first weeks after cutting;
- reduction to a minimum of watering, however, do not allow the top layer to dry out;
- limiting the time spent in the light of a flower and the exclusion of excessive illumination;
- support for 50-60% air humidity;
- regularity of airing the apartment;
- termination of plant recharge for a month after manipulation, after fertilizing 1 time monthly;
- periodic spraying with soft water, heated to + 35 ... +40 ° С.
Other
Leaves appeared on the stem of the orchid, what to do
Sometimes instead of flowers on the shoot, small paired leaves bloom. This is a stem offspring or a baby plant. The reason for this is an elevated temperature (about +30 ° C), problems with roots. The location of the children on the arrow is not only single.
When the children are raised, a vessel with water is placed near the flower or sprayed 2-3 times daily. With the development of children, but weak root growth, they are wrapped with moistened moss. When the roots reach 5 cm in length, the children are separated from the mother's outlet and planted in separate pots. The cut place is treated with charcoal.
Circumcision baby
Peduncle formed, but does not develop
When a peduncle appears from the sinus of the leaf, but the growth is suspended, it is advisable to monitor the conditions of the plant. Increase the intensity and frequency of watering. The flower needs nutrition, moisturize the plant more often. Place the pot on the brightest spot in the room. Light affects the development of the peduncle. When changes do not occur, the complex of nutrients is changed.
When the flower arrow breaks
If the stem is inadvertently hooked, it may break. Cut the flower shoot of a nearby bud at the fracture site. The slice is disinfected with an antiseptic. Soon a young process will form from the kidney.
On a note. Attempts to fix the fracture site with a bandage or tape to make the plant grow together are inappropriate. An operation can cause the death of a living organism.
No flower stalk
In the absence of a peduncle in Phalaenopsis, shock therapy is arranged. To activate the process, the flowerpot is transferred to a dark room. In addition, they reduce the amount of moisture, but the drying of the substrate is not allowed. It is advisable at night to reduce the temperature in the room by 5 ° C. The method allows waking sleeping Phalaenopsis for more than a year.
The peduncle of the orchid determines the development of the plant. He takes part in the cultivation of orchids. A full-fledged plant is grown from a torn shoot. For the correct formation of the peduncle, it is important to adhere to the requirements for its cultivation. Their competent implementation will provide beautiful flowering and aesthetic pleasure.
