Orchid life cycle

[jaxorchidman]

Is this how it pretty much works: or can someone help put these in order.

-winter rest
-root growth
-New growth
-inflorescense

[Jeff9]

-Not all species need/have a winter rest
-Roots appear diffrently per species, some from new growth, some from older ones, it varies alot.

There is no definite single cycle.

[jaxorchidman]

Thanks Jeff. My main concern is that it's getting to be the end of spring and none of my plants have bloomed. I have lots of new growth and new roots forming, but nothing starting to spike. Do you think that since I had them indoors under lights that it affected them?

[Paul Mc]

It again depends upon what type and species you are talking about. Perhaps if you could tell us what you are referring to specifically that would help.

For example, most phal's should be either in bloom are starting to send up flower spikes. That being said, some species of phal's do not bloom until the summer and a few until fall. Another example is that some paph's can bloom all year long, while others have specific blooming times similar to phal's.

[ronaldhanko]

Even inflorescences vary - some are developing inflorescences while new growth is finishing and hardening (many Cattleyas), but some Dendrobiums and other species only produce spikes on older growths.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by jaxorchidman

...My main concern is that it's getting to be the end of spring and none of my plants have bloomed. I have lots of new growth and new roots forming, but nothing starting to spike. Do you think that since I had them indoors under lights that it affected them?

Different orchids, different bloom cycles at different times of the year.

Which group or species of orchids are you referring to?

Even amongst Dendrobiums there are differences in the time of year each species blooms.

Not all orchids bloom in spring.

[jaxorchidman]

I have cattleyas, dendrobiums, bulbophyllums, potinaras, howeara, vandas, a lot of different species.

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by jaxorchidman

I have cattleyas, dendrobiums, bulbophyllums, potinaras, howeara, vandas, a lot of different species.

I think thouest worry too much. You're chids are fine.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Bulbos need a temperature drop between night and day of at least 10 degrees F.

Even then, they don't all bloom in spring.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Certain Dens need to be given a rest period before they bloom.

Like I said, not all Dens bloom in spring.