The shoots on which the formation of flowers occurs are called flowering shoots or flower stalks. New arrow in the orchid - exciting moment for the owner. It is important to know what it looks like when it only appears, so the presented photos will be of great help to the florist in the question of how to determine what is in front of him - the flower stalk, baby or root.
What is flowering shoot?
Peduncle is a flexible and long stem, on which buds bloom after reaching a certain length. Many flower growers use the concept of "flower stem" in a narrow sense - the part of the stem part of the plant on which the flowers are located.
Why is it important to distinguish the arrow from other parts?
A new root, baby or peduncle foreshadows a lush bloom of orchids. Every lover of flowers should be able to distinguish the peduncle from other parts.
It is important that:
- Prevent flowering plants, planting survivors or disease. Escape cut to give strength to grow.
- Observe the development of the orchid.
- Understand how to properly care for an orchid during the flowering period.
If the plant simultaneously releases a healthy leaf and peduncle, it should be allowed to develop further.
What does it look like?
Peduncle during the life cycle is highly modified. It is of two types: just appeared and old. The young shoot grows from the place where the leaf comes close to the stalk - from the sinus.
This flower is different:
- Saturated green or green.
- Growing up or sideways towards the sun.
- A flat form with a pointed end of a stepped form.
On the young peduncle you can see scales. From the moment of arrow growth to the opening of the buds, it will take about 2 months.
Over time, the flowering arrow will develop and turn into a juicy, long and flexible stem. On it buds bloom.
When the period of blooming orchids pass, the appearance of the peduncle will change: the green color will change to yellow-brown. Sometimes there are bright purple, red colors.
Then the old kidney dries out and falls off. It is advisable not to allow this, but to cut off the shoot after the last flower wilts. Such a measure will help save the plant strength.
Should pay attention to the tip of the peduncle. It is often difficult to understand whether the flowering time has passed. If the bud is green, it can grow and bud. When the tip turned yellow, turned black or dried - the flowering period ended.
Each grower decides for himself whether to trim or leave the flower spike. Old shoots weaken the plant and retard the development of new processes. But the old peduncle can form babies or bloom again.
How to distinguish from the root and kids?
The newly appeared arrow in the orchid is easily mistaken for a root or a baby.
Peduncle has a number of distinctive features.:
- It grows from the leaf sinus of a fresh leaf.
- The sharp end of a complex stepped shape, like a cone. Reminds closed beak.
- Sent up, sometimes sideways.
Down the peduncle will begin to fall only under the weight of the formed buds.
The root usually grows next to others - under the leaves at the base of the trunk. But it may appear in an unexpected place - to break through the leaves. The root is round, smooth, dull shape, lacking scales. As you grow, the difference between the tip and the rest of the root will become noticeable. It will be gray or gray-green, and the bright end - light green or green. The root bud can grow in any direction, but is usually directed downwards.
Peduncles and roots are a little similar only in the initial stage of development.. A careful analysis will make it clear that they are completely different. Combining both parts of the plant will be one fact - as they germinate, they sort of break through the leaf.
Determine immediately, appeared on the orchid floral arrow or baby, almost impossible.
What does a new baby look like?:
- Directed upwards.
- The tip shape resembles an open beak.
- It grows in place of flowering shoots.
The appearance of children (including radical) is preceded by the complete absence of a point of growth. Instead of a sheet from the top there is an arrow. At the same time, the orchid is quite old - more than 6 years.
The baby from the peduncle has a number of differences:
- Very small scales, which in the process of growth almost do not develop.
- Two weeks later, the arrow grows and releases leaves.
- As the process develops, a depression is formed in the middle.
The ability to immediately recognize new growths on an orchid will come with experience.
We offer to watch a video on how to distinguish the orchid flower from the roots and children:
A photo
The photos presented demonstrate the modification of the orchid peduncle during life, as well as the difference between the flowering shoots and the roots.
How to care?
When the plant has given a flower spike, it should be properly looked after.:
- Maintain high humidity (60-70%).
- Regularly fertilize for orchids.
- Grow in transparent pots or blocks.
- Provide enough light. In the winter and in the off-season use fitolampy.
- Do not move or turn the plant pot.
- Recreate temperature conditions, as in the tropics (the difference between day and night temperatures is important: during the day + 20-24, at night + 15-18 degrees).
Do not allow the flower stalk to remain in a draft and to be exposed to too warm a stream of air.
While the orchid is blooming, it can not be transplanted. During the development of the peduncle, watering is carried out in the usual way: they are sprayed with warm water just before lunch. After not desirable. With the beginning of flowering watering reduce.
It is necessary to support the peduncle so that it does not break under the weight of large flowers. On sale there are special props for orchids.
After the end of the flowering period, the shoots fall off and dry out. When it completely blackens and dries, it is cut to the ground. but do not rush to trim a green flower stalk. On it still children can form, and even new buds.
Thus, the peduncle in an orchid is formed in the leaf axils. It is characterized by a pointed round tip, scaly structure. The shape of the shoot is flattened and flat. Flowering bud upward, sometimes sideways.
We offer to watch a video on what to do during the growth of the peduncle and the budding of orchids:
