Why does the ball orchid not bloom? How to remedy the problem of the ball orchid not blooming?

Hoya is a common flower plant in life. Due to its unique shape, high ornamental value and certain effect on purifying indoor air, it is the first choice for many families to grow plants. However, many people always have some problems with details when growing it, which causes the Hoya to not bloom. So how to remedy the problem of Hoya not blooming? Let's take a look.

Why does the ball orchid not bloom?

First of all, the young Hoya seedlings will not bloom, and generally they will bloom after more than three years. So if you buy a young seedling, you need to be patient enough to raise it well, so that it can finally bloom beautiful flowers for you.

You should use shallow pots to plant Hoya. Remember this. Hoya has a property that it will bloom only when the root system is well grown, as opposed to when the root system fills the pot. This is very important. If you use a deep pot, you will have to wait a few more years before you can see the flower bloom.

Ball orchid needs a certain amount of light. Although it is shade-tolerant, it does not mean that it does not want sunlight. Sufficient sunlight can stimulate it to bloom. Although many people say that it is suitable for indoor maintenance, it still needs to be exposed to the sun occasionally, otherwise it will not bloom. This point is easily overlooked by everyone.

How to remedy if the ball orchid does not bloom

If it is because of insufficient light, you need to place it under light to accumulate nutrients. If the temperature difference between day and night is small, you need to adjust the temperature during the day and at night. If there are too many branches and nutrients are consumed, you need to prune. If it is because of inappropriate water and fertilizer, you need to adjust the frequency of watering and fertilizing.

Can the ball orchid be pruned after it blooms?

After the Hoya orchid blooms, you must not prune its pedicels, otherwise it will not bloom again. The next time it blooms, it will still be on the same pedicel. This is very special. Everyone must remember this, otherwise it will bloom once and if you prune it after it blooms, it will be a long time before it blooms again.

How to raise Hoya at home

When cultivating Hoya, the first thing you need is to use high-quality soil to allow it to grow well. The second is daily maintenance, keeping sufficient sunlight, so that the plant can grow vigorously. Finally, manage water and fertilizer well so that the plant can bloom as scheduled when it reaches the flowering period. During the usual maintenance process, if you encounter branches and leaves with diseases and insect pests, you need to prune them urgently, or some dry branches and leaves also need to be pruned to keep the nutrients concentrated, so that the Hoya can grow vigorously and bloom as scheduled.