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Houseplant hacks: will a temperature drop make my orchid bloom?
Got a stick in a pot that you’re tempted to bin? All it needs is this little-known signal to flower again …
TL;DR
- Orchids rebloom when triggered by a temperature drop, simulating seasonal changes.
- After flowering, move the orchid to a cooler spot (5-10C difference, 10-18C nights) for 4-6 weeks.
- Maintain bright indirect light and water weekly, but do not feed during the cool period.
- Once a new spike emerges, return the orchid to its normal location and fertilize every 2-3 weeks.