How to prune Mengxianglan after flowering

Pruning after flowering of Dream Orchid

Mengxianglan can bloom once a year. After the flowers bloom, cut off all the dead flowers, which can save a lot of nutrients, promote the remaining flowers to bloom better, and facilitate recovery. In addition, the ornamental value of the whole plant can be improved after pruning.

How often to prune: After the Mengxiang orchid withers, its remaining flowers should be cut off in time to save nutrients as much as possible, promote the remaining flowers to bloom better, and help recovery.

Meng Xianglan pruning and flowering

After the dream orchid blooms, all weak branches, top branches and overly long drooping branches should be pruned to facilitate the germination and growth of new flowering branches in the spring of the following year.

Reasons why the Dream Orchid does not bloom

Sufficient sunlight is a necessary condition for vanilla to bloom. If it is placed in a dark environment for a long time, it will be difficult to bloom. In addition, improper watering and high humidity will also affect the flowering of orchids.

How to make the Dream Orchid bloom more

You can use soil with better drainage to grow Dream Orchid. It should be placed in a sunny place and watered in time. It likes fertilizer, so it is best to apply fertilizer once or twice a month to help it grow. In addition, more ventilation during maintenance can make it bloom more.

How to care for Mengxianglan after it blooms

1. Avoid strong light : The blooming period of Mengxiang orchid is from February to May every year, and then slowly enters summer. At this time, the light is strong, so it needs to be moved to a semi-shaded and ventilated place.

2. Reduce watering : After the orchid has just finished blooming, its growth rate will slow down or even stop growing. At this time, the water requirement is limited, so the amount of watering must be controlled. If the soil is not dry, do not water it at will.

3. Appropriate fertilization : Mengxianglan consumes a lot of nutrients during flowering. It is recommended to fertilize it properly after flowering. Dilute compound fertilizer solution can be applied once every half a month to help recovery.