Flowers don't bloom, leaves look great!
Hi! I'm a new comer to this forum. I've been growing a few pots of orchids for about 4 years, so not really a new grower, but have not been successful. Killed a number of them so far, and the ones that I've finally kept alive, they don't bloom.
Current care:
They are planted in clay pots, with good drainage.
They are in a south facing sunroom (all glass), near a window that's mostly open day and some nights even. Shaded from direct sunlight. All light reaching it through sunroom glass. Gets pretty warm/ hot, so I water daily to once every 10 days depending upon temperature and humidity - if it feels and looks dry, I water. Recently, I just mist them over with a spray bottle.
Fertilize every 3rd to 4th watering in a fairly diluted orchid fertilizer.
I give the orchids a thorough shower about once a month. Occassionally, I soak them in a diluted pot of fertilizer for 10-15 minutes.
Currently leaves look healthy and roots appear so too. BUT NO BLOOMS!!! Not a single pot.
Some history. Last year, there was a period when they were neglected - i.e. left in direct sun and leaves got burnt out and plant very dried out. Fortunately, I realized it before they were completely dead, but I've been nurturing them for about 9 months now.
Are they still recovering from that one time abuse??
Is my south facing sunroom too hot? I just moved them today to the north side of the house, under some bushes with filtered light and auto sprinkler system.
All advise very welcome!
Thank you!
New Grower
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