Why doesn't the ball orchid bloom?

Flowering period of Hoya

Hoya blooms in midsummer, from May to September . The flowers are white with a pink heart. The corona radiates in a star shape and has a fragrance.

Why doesn't the ball orchid bloom?

Less light

Hoya needs sufficient nutrients to bloom. If it receives less light than usual, nutrients will not accumulate sufficiently and it will be difficult for it to bloom.

Too comfortable

Many flower lovers have Hoyas in their homes. There are no problems with light, temperature, water, and fertilizer. The plants look strong and lush, but they never bloom. This is the result of not pruning in time. Do you think that as long as the cultivation conditions are appropriate, the ball orchid will grow well and bloom. Because the branches and leaves are too dense, they consume too many nutrients, and the flower buds cannot differentiate due to lack of nutrients.

Small temperature difference between day and night

In fact, it all comes down to insufficient nutrient reserves. In fact, the growth of flowers is the same as that of fruits. That is why the fruits in Xinjiang grow so well and are so sweet. It is because the temperature difference between day and night is large enough, and the plants have sufficient nutrient reserves. If the environment in which the ball orchid grows has a significant temperature difference between day and night, and the body stores enough nutrients, the flowers will bloom more and larger.

How to make the ball orchid bloom

Timely pruning

During maintenance, timely pruning and pinching should be carried out to promote branching, and supports should be set up to allow it to climb and grow upwards. When repotting every year, cut off some of the old roots, and let the flowers fall naturally after they fade. Do not cut off the flower stems to avoid affecting flowering in the second year. (Learn the specific pruning method of Hoya, which is more conducive to flowering! ☞How to prune Hoya )

Change the pot in time

When repotting, choose a small pot with tall feet. Young plants should be repotted once every spring, and mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years. For plants that already have buds and flowers in bloom, the flower pots cannot be moved at will, otherwise it will easily cause the buds and flowers to fall off.

Strengthen water and fertilizer maintenance

During the growing season, in addition to watering when the soil is dry and wet, you also need to spray water on the leaves frequently. Watering is required sufficient in summer, and attention should be paid to increasing the air humidity to facilitate healthy growth. During the peak growing season, apply phosphorus and potassium combined fertilizer and water once or twice a month.

Increase lighting

Potted Hoya should be placed outdoors on a south-facing windowsill or near a south window indoors in spring and autumn to keep the leaves bright green and flowering well. In summer, it needs to be moved to a shaded place to prevent direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow easily. If it is placed in a place with insufficient light for a long time, the leaf color will become lighter and the flowers will be fewer and less bright.