Separation of the baby orchid from the mother plant. How to properly plant orchid babies at home

Most orchid lovers know that an orchid does not grow quickly from a baby. How long will it take to build foliage and roots on phalaenopsis babies? What is generally needed to get a baby on an orchid at home? Understanding!

Reproduction methods of the phalaenopsis species

In wild nature life cycle Phalaenopsis is similar to the cycle of an ordinary flower. It consists of six stages:

• flowering plants;
• pollination;
• germination of seeds;
• seed formation;
• ripening of seeds;
• germination.

The pollination stage occurs with the help of insects flying to the fragrant bloom, after which the plant develops seed capsules. The seed pod usually matures within 6-8 months, after which it bursts, and small seeds fly through the air and germinate on the bark of trees, stones and other stable surfaces.

But how does an orchid give babies at home? There are 4 ways:

1. Budding / grafting.
2. Root propagation.
3. Division.
4. Seed propagation / sexual method.

Answering the question where do the babies from orchids come from, we emphasize: babies appear on the peduncle or from the point of growth.

Budding

Most often given view at home reproduces by budding, although experienced florists they also practice the sexual method. This process is quite time consuming and not suitable for beginners.

In order for a phalaenopsis baby to appear on the orchid, or rather on the stem of the peduncle, the plant in most cases needs to go through a flowering cycle. This method is called grafting.

The plant does not dry out the stem, and after a while the dormant buds wake up and swell. Often they appear side shoots forming new buds, but sometimes 2 small leaves first appear there. Within 2-3 months, the leaves will increase in size, gain strength and feed on the resources of the mother plant.

After a few more months, roots appear on the baby, and as soon as they reach 2-3 pieces with a length of 5 cm or more, the phalaenopsis baby can be planted.

Root propagation

In critical situations, a root shoot appears on the flower. Why critical? Because phalaenopsis will try with all its might to continue its cycle in babies, but the orchid will not have the necessary conditions for flowering.

A basal baby appears at the bottom of the trunk: at first it will resemble a growing peduncle, but after 7-14 days it will become clear that this is offspring.

Division

In fairness, one more method of reproduction of orchids should be mentioned, however, it is in no way connected with the natural processes of the plant and is quite rightly considered barbaric. This is a method of dividing the trunk and it consists in the following.

After the orchid gains good tops and aerial roots, it is cut horizontally along the growth point, separating the top from the bottom, leaving only 2 leaves. It is here that a future orchid may appear, and the upper part is dried from below and planted in new pot together with aerial roots.

Quite often, orchid lovers try to provoke reproduction, force them to give birth with the help of hormonal paste. This method it is considered quite effective, but it should be used exclusively on healthy plants.

It is also possible to get 2-3 children from 1 kidney at once, united by one growth point. Such "Siamese twins" are characterized by low viability and often die before transplantation. And, of course, the owners of such plants then ask why the orchid does not bloom, does not grow roots, does not grow leaves. The reason is in violation of the genetics of the plant and its natural qualities.

What sprouts do Phalaenopsis have?

Depending on how the orchid gave birth to the baby, babies are classified as:

• baby on the trunk;
• root baby;
• division;
• seedlings.

We will not consider the process of developing and caring for seedlings and cuttings, since in the first case this process is quite laborious and time-consuming, and in the second we will talk about plant resuscitation.

In general, a young orchid on the peduncle and at the base looks the same, both of them can bloom while still on the mother plant, but there is still a difference in how to care for the little Phalaenopsis orchid. It is quite simple to do this at home, the main thing is to know their features.

Basal baby: developmental features

As already mentioned, such a baby appears in extreme conditions for the mother plant. The appearance of a root baby is always a reason to reconsider the conditions of keeping your tropical beauties.

Important! If your blooming orchid produces offspring, this does not mean that it is good! Perhaps she will use every opportunity to reproduce.

Another reason for the appearance of a baby on the trunk of an orchid is flowering from the point of growth of the mother plant. After the release of the peduncle from this place, the phalaenopsis will no longer be able to grow new leaves, and in order to extend its life cycle, it can give birth to offspring.

The root babies of the Phalaenopsis orchid develop rather slowly. In the first few weeks, they release 2-3 leaves that will develop over 3-4 months. The growing organism receives nutrients from the mother, therefore, you need to pay attention to the condition of the root system.

The roots should be green after moistening or silvery when dry, good sign is the appearance of bright green tips, indicating the development of the plant. The mother's leaves should be well turgid and free from dry or wet spots.

Unlike stem babies, root babies do not need to be planted, but we will talk about this a little later.

Features of the stem baby

Before thinking whether it is already possible to separate the baby from the mother's orchid, you need to know when it can exist separately:

1. Stem babies should grow roots 5 cm or more in length.
2. A young orchid on a peduncle must have at least 3 leaves, from 5 cm in size.

How to care for a root sprout

The basal baby in the scientific literature is called basal. This once again confirms that this plant is entirely dependent on the mother, and, therefore, it needs similar care. In fact, this is an orchid without its own roots and if you decide to separate two plants, then only one can survive.

In this situation, opinions can be very controversial. Most flower growers consider it reasonable to separate them only if the mother has a sick root system... Insofar as new growth located in close proximity to the growing point, no matter how you separate the two plants, one of them will be damaged.

It is worth noting that there is also a successful experience in dividing such plants, but this is rather an exception that proves the rule!

Caring for a baby orchid on a peduncle

The appearance of offspring on peduncles in phalaenopsis does not happen very often, even with hormonal stimulation of the kidneys. Of course, many questions arise about planting orchid babies separately from their mothers as soon as possible. This is especially important for weakened plants.

How to care for a plant with children and how to stimulate the growth of a young orchid? In order for a plant from a small sprout to become a teenager capable of living separately, it is necessary to increase the root system. Thanks to nutrition from the mother, the development of the offspring takes place, however, experienced flower growers do not let everything go by chance, but help the plant to gain strength as soon as possible.

We build up the roots for the baby

The following biostimulants are used for root growth:

1. Kornevin.
2. Heteroauxin.

For lovers of natural ingredients, you can use a water solution of honey or aloe juice.

To accelerate root growth, we need sphagnum moss. It should be soaked in a small container in a solution of any stimulant indicated above, squeeze out excess moisture and attach to the neck young plant with a thread. Moss should be moistened daily with a spray bottle.

After the appearance of the first roots on the baby, the moss is removed in order to prevent waterlogging and decay of the roots, the mother plant is placed in a well-lit place and watered according to the usual schedule.

How to plant an orchid baby

Separation of the baby and planting in a new pot is carried out when the plant gains a significant mass of tops and roots. Here, a young plant is already difficult to call a baby, this is a real young flower. Of course, it will bloom not earlier than in 3-5 years, but the very miracle of its birth cannot but rejoice.

You need to plant an orchid baby as follows:

1. We cut off the baby along with the peduncle with a sharp sterile instrument 0.5 cm above the growth point and 0.5 cm below. The less remains of the peduncle you have, the better.
2. Let the slices dry for 6 to 12 hours. We do not sprinkle the slices with anything!
3. In a prepared pot, about 10 cm in diameter, we pour fine expanded clay for drainage and a little bark of the finest fraction.
4. We put the baby there, after putting a piece of foam plastic under the neck.
5. Add bark by volume and place on a pallet.
6. The first watering should take place no earlier than 5 days after planting.

It is also important to remember that you need to start fertilizing a teenager no earlier than 30 days after it is separated from the mother plant and transplanted.

Conclusion

Until the moment the baby grows into an adult blooming orchid, it will take from 3 to 5 years. The plant needs to invest physical and moral strength, patience, as well as love and care. Summing up a short summary, it is worth noting the main thing:

1. There are 4 ways to propagate the phalaenopsis orchid, but the most common are cuttings and root propagation.
2. You can get orchid babies at home with the help of hormonal stimulation, but this does not give guarantees healthy plant in future.
3. It is possible to separate the baby of the phalaenopsis orchid only from the peduncle, since the root shoots have a common root system with the mother.

If you want your young orchid to be healthy and durable, you need to provide it with the right conditions lighting, temperature and humidity levels, as well as watering it about 1 time in 7-10 days.

If you have finally joined the ranks of those happy flower growers who have waited for the offspring of their orchid, then congratulations, but now you have a logical question - how to plant an orchid baby at home?

In fact, there is nothing particularly complicated about this. You just need to follow the sequence, and be sensitive to the state of the little beauty. We will tell you about how orchids reproduce by children, and how to do it at home, in this article.

Phalaenopsis orchid babies - what they look like

As you know, on the phalaenopsis orchid, leaves grow only at the bottom. Usually there are from 3 to 7 pieces. Many are surprised when leaves begin to grow on the peduncle. Indeed, this can raise many questions if you do not know that this is the baby of the Phalaenopsis.

What do orchid babies look like? Just like the parent, only in miniature. First, leaves appear, then roots begin to grow. It even happens that the baby blooms right on the mother plant.

However, there are other situations when a baby cannot develop completely without help. Then you need to take certain measures.

Correct pruning

You can't just take and separate an orchid shoot from an adult plant. In order not to harm either the mother's flower or the baby, you need to carefully trim the baby, following some recommendations.

Regardless of where the children appeared on the orchid, pruning is carried out with a very sharp instrument, which must be pre-treated with an alcohol solution, vodka or other disinfectant... You can trim with scissors, scalpel, knife or pruning shears.

Prepare charcoal or cinnamon powder in advance. Pharmacy activated charcoal will work, but you will need to crush it first. This powder is required to process all sections that have formed on both the baby and the parent.

How long do children live on Phalaenopsis?

Phalaenopsis orchid babies develop for a long time. First, the kidney wakes up, and you can see that something is growing from it. Then the first leaves appear. They are quite small compared to their parents.

And only then does the formation of roots begin. A baby is considered mature when it has several roots, at least 5 cm long.

The time it will take for development can be different, and depends on the microclimate and nutrition of the bush. On average, this time can be designated as 6 months. If during this time the baby has not fully developed and has not grown roots, then you need to take action.

Stimulating the emergence of roots

First of all, you need to try to stimulate their growth, and force them to give roots. To do this, eat one simple trick. You need to take a small amount of sphagnum moss, moisten it, and fix it in the place where the baby's roots should grow. Wrap the outside with a foil or a bag so that the moisture does not evaporate.

Periodically moisten the moss so that it does not dry out, you can use not just water, but Kornevin's solution. After 2-3 weeks, you can evaluate the result. Of course, there will be no roots yet, but one can understand whether they have begun to develop, or there is no result.

Formation features

The orchid is unusual in many ways. So it is with reproduction - it is never known where the offspring is formed, and how it will develop. However, this is not at all uncommon, but a completely natural process.

There is an opinion that the offspring arises before the death of the flower. But this is only partly true. If a baby appeared on a peduncle, then it is quite logical that it will soon dry up. After all, the plant has already bloomed.

But if it comes about the root baby, there is no cause for concern. Such a phalaenopsis baby should not be considered a harbinger of something bad.

How to properly separate the offspring from the mother plant

How to properly separate a baby from an orchid depends on where it is grown. And this can happen in different places, because this is an unpredictable plant.

Above we wrote about the rules for pruning, and below we will tell you how to separate the baby orchid from the mother plant in each case.

How to plant a phalaenopsis orchid baby

It is almost impossible to say in advance where and when a shoot is formed on a flower. It is believed that this depends on the age of the plant and its health. But, of course, external conditions also leave their mark on this. But every baby that has grown can become a full-fledged plant with proper care.

On the peduncle

The most common development option. How to grow an orchid baby from a peduncle? It's very simple, do nothing, do not cut, but wait. Phalaenopsis peduncle is older than 5 years, is capable not only of flowering, but also of reproduction.

If the process appears on the peduncle, then this is called the stem baby. It is cut off along with part of the peduncle. They leave him both above and below the baby. A couple of cm is enough on both sides.

Basal

If the baby appeared as if from the substrate, at the base of the flower, then this is a basal process. Before separating it from the parent, you need to clean out the substrate a little, and make sure that the baby has roots. You need to cut it off in the place where it grows together with an adult flower.

The basal baby is not difficult to separate, it is important not to damage the mother plant.

From the axil of the leaf

The third type of babies are those that grow from the point of growth of leaves. Also, after making sure of the normal number of roots, it is cut off with a piece of tissue from the mother plant.

A baby from the leaf axil develops from a dormant bud located there. Under other circumstances, a peduncle could grow from there.

No roots

Wherever a young shoot appears, it can develop correctly, or it can have certain problems. A baby without roots is not a sentence for a baby. It is possible to plant an orchid from a shoot in the absence of a root system, it will only take more time and diligence.

If the baby is already 6 months old and still has no roots, it's time to transplant it. A greenhouse is created for her from a plastic transparent glass. Drainage is poured into it and moss is laid. The baby is fixed on weight so that only its root neck slightly touches the moss. Cover with a cropped bottle on top to create a greenhouse effect.

There is also a way of rooting babies on foam. A hole is made in a piece of polystyrene and a process is fixed in it so that the root collar does not stick out from the other side, but is 5mm inside. The structure is lowered into the water. The method is good if the room has a suitable microclimate for the development of a shoot without a greenhouse.

Basal

This is a process that has formed in the root zone and does not have its own roots. It feeds on the mother plant's system, and is part of it. It is believed that in this way the plant renews itself, and soon the upper part of the adult plant will die off, leaving growing offspring in its place. Such processes are not separated, but are left to develop on the flower.

Baby care at home after transplant

The shoot is transplanted into a separate pot when it has its own roots. As we already said, their length should be at least 5 cm.

Further care practically does not differ from caring for an adult plant. If the transplant is successful, orchid babies develop very well at home. But it is not enough to be able to separate the process from the trunk, and to correctly land. The offshoots require careful adherence to the recommended microclimate.

It is important to maintain a comfortable temperature between 22 and 27 degrees. Observe the watering regime, avoid excessive moisture, and provide at least 12 hours of daylight.

When the baby blooms - the beginning of flowering

On average, orchid shoots reach maturity at the age of one and a half years. Then, under favorable conditions, and if necessary, after some stimulation, the plant will be ready to bloom.

The first flowering begins as usual, with the distillation of the peduncle. On a branch for the first time, usually no more than 5-7 flowers bloom. But with each subsequent flowering, there will be more and more of them. And after 5 years, a new baby is formed from the trunk of a new orchid, like that of its parent.

"Dendrobiums" and "Phalaenopsis" are extremely popular with amateur flower growers in our country. It is typical for these plants to develop a so-called "baby" at the top of the pseudobulb. It is easy and convenient to propagate flowers with such processes and plant them.

"Babies" on an orchid of the "Phalaenopsis" species can form at the base of the basal neck or on the peduncle itself from a "dormant" bud, which is typical for the end of the main flowering period. The most common phenomenon is the formation of a "baby" from a "sleeping" bud, which is located on the peduncle of a houseplant.

General information

For example, some orchid species such as Dendrobium and Phalaenopsis can form babies. There are two common methods of reproduction of "Dendrobium", represented by dividing the bush, as well as by shedding "children". On the peduncle, they can be located singly or in the amount of several pieces. "Children" of "Phalaenopsis" and "Dendrobium" are born with enviable constancy, and it is very correct to transplant them.

That is why it is not difficult to reproduce these varieties at home, and even beginner flower growers are able to plant "children". They always look typical and represent the outgrowths on the trunk of the plant.

When "babies" appear

To on indoor plant a "baby" has formed from a still "dormant" bud located on the peduncle, you should not remove the peduncle completely after the flowering is over. It is simply shortened, and a distance of at least 2 cm should be left above the kidney.

In addition, the formation of "babies" is facilitated by the presence of a sufficient amount of light after the flowering stage of the plant has ended. It is thanks to the illumination that the "sleeping" kidneys wake up. However, in addition to lighting, it is required to maintain a sufficiently high temperature regime after flowering.

In the presence of relatively high temperature indicators at home, not standard peduncles are formed on the plant from the "dormant" buds, namely, "children" for reproduction. This happens under the condition:

• the end of the flowering stage of a room orchid at home;
• a sufficient amount of intense light;
• relatively high air temperatures.

By providing optimal conditions, you can quickly achieve the appearance on the plant of shoots, which easily carry out the reproduction of orchids certain types at home.

To obtain quality material in the form of shoots, which can then be separated and transplanted, the care of the mother plant should be adjusted.

How to separate and transplant an orchid process (video)

Plant care at home

Basic care rules indoor orchid th at the stage of growth of "children" imply the strict implementation of the following actions:

Watering plants

You should continue to water the plant, while you need to adhere to general scheme watering, which involves irrigation as the planting substrate dries out. It should be remembered that each specific case of the formation of a "baby" depends on the growing conditions of the plant. Typically, the time interval between good waterings can vary from five to ten days.

Rarely enough and carefully, you can irrigate the plant under the shower. This procedure allows you to grow strong and healthy "babies", which are good at forming leaves and a high-quality root system. The shower helps to remove dust deposits from the mother plant, and also frees the stomata, through which indoor orchids carry out active gas exchange with the surrounding external environment... The leaves should be thoroughly washed on both sides.

Fertilization under Phalaenopsis

Top dressing is extremely important as it allows the growth of healthy growth on the mother plant. Fertilization should be timed to coincide with the end of the main flowering period. It is not difficult to carry out such activities. It is necessary to make high-quality fertilizers specially designed for feeding orchids during every second watering. It is required to use half the dose of special fertilizers from that indicated on the product label.

It should be remembered that only high-quality shoots with leaves and a root system can be separated and planted. It is somewhat more difficult to transplant "children" without a root system, but it is still possible to separate and transplant processes on which roots have not appeared.

Terms and methods of transplantation step by step

When forming on an adult room orchid completely ready for separation and planting "children" who have given roots, you should plant them. You can do a transplant after the root system has appeared on the "baby" and it can be easily separated from an adult plant.

As soon as the "baby" has given roots and formed full-fledged leaves, you should prepare a small transparent container as a flower pot or box, as well as pine bark in the form of medium-sized pieces, sphagnum moss and high-quality charcoal. Deep into the glass you need to carefully insert the roots of the detached process, and then fill the container with a mixture based on bark, coal and sphagnum, which fits between the roots of the "baby". Thoroughly compact the substrate. The planted sprout can be provided reliable support.

It should be remembered that the separation of the "baby" is performed only with a well-sharpened and completely clean instrument. It is allowed to use a knife or scissors. Some growers use special miniature secateurs for this purpose. The cut sites are dried and treated with activated carbon. Special care is required for the process roots, which are characterized by high level fragility. In the first days after planting, the plants are not watered. Spraying can be done from a spray bottle.

You can find out how to properly plant an orchid.

If the “kids” did not give roots during the entire time of their stay on the mother plant, then it is possible to perform jigging of such processes as well. The extension of the root system can be carried out in the ground or on sphagnum moss. However, such a process will be lengthy, since it requires particularly careful plant care.

How to get a baby orchid (video)

Care should be taken to ensure that temperature regime, and it is best to use a special indoor greenhouse for germination of roots on the "baby". This design allows with minimal cost effort and time to maintain optimal microclimatic conditions.

How to separate the baby from the phalaenopsis orchid is a question that interests all owners of these amazing plants... If the plant has released a baby, this is a great chance to grow phalaenopsis as a gift to relatives or for sale. Before replanting a new orchid, you need to know some rules that will not harm either the young or the mother plant.

In order for a baby to form from the "sleeping" buds, in no case should the peduncle be cut off completely after it has faded. All that is required is to shorten the peduncle so that 1-2 cm remains above the upper bud. necessary condition, which contributes to the formation of babies, is a large amount of light at the end of the phalaenopsis flowering process. In addition, orchids should be kept in a high temperature room (27-30 ° C). Most often, it is due to the increased temperatures that not peduncles, but children, appear from the "sleeping" buds.

In order for children to form, 3 basic conditions are necessary:

1. The period after the flowering of phalaenopsis.
2. A lot of light.
3. Relatively high temperature readings in the room.

If these conditions are provided to the plant, then the orchid will safely begin to produce offspring.

When the phalaenopsis has already pleased its owner with children, it must be remembered that they live on the plant for about six months. During this period, they grow up, grow 4-5 leaves and form roots. You can start separating the children if the roots have grown by about 5 cm.

How to separate a baby from an orchid (video)

Phalaenopsis baby department

The orchid is a very picky plant, so the separation process must be started with all responsibility. It is better not to rush the phalaenopsis with the growth of children, for this reason, you should not additionally process it with moss or other substances. Most often, one peduncle gives 2-3 babies, and when they are ready for separation, the plant is allowed to be planted from the mother orchid. It is not recommended to separate a new plant if it has less than 5 leaves.

Before planting a new plant, you must prepare a place for work in advance and that's it. the right tools... For such a process you will need:

• soil in the form of pieces of bark;
• sphagnum moss;
• a special pot with a diameter of 8-10 cm;
• secateurs;
• sharp knife;
• cinnamon.

First, you need to separate the phalaenopsis baby, for this you need to cut off the young plant along with a part of the peduncle 1 cm long. The places where the cuts were made should be carefully treated with cinnamon, but before that they must be dried a little. Phalaenopsis should be transplanted into a small plastic pot. The baby is placed in the middle of the pot, while it is very important that the root collar is at the height of the edge of the pot. The roots should be carefully placed in a transparent container. After that, the plant must be held by the root collar and the container must be filled with soil. It is very important that the roots are also covered with soil. If they cannot be located in the soil, then they can be left on the surface or covered with moss. After that, you need to knock on the sides of the pot. This manipulation is carried out so that the soil can settle. Tamping the substrate is strictly prohibited, as this can break the roots of the phalaenopsis.

Watering the transplanted plant is allowed only after 2-3 days. During this period, the cut will heal, and you will not have to worry about the danger of the introduction and spread of infections. If an adult phalaenopsis is allowed to water a week after the transplant, then the orchid babies will not be able to withstand so long without moisture. This is due to the fact that children and their roots do not have a large supply nutrients... After 7 days, the orchid baby is watered general rules- as the soil dries out.

It should be noted that the soil for new phalaenopsis plants can be created independently. They do it from the bark of pine trees.

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Transplanted baby care

Very important condition The correct further care of the plant is considered a successful transplant. First of all, you should place the phalaenopsis in the shade and limit the sun's rays. The room temperature should be at most 21 ° C. It is best to place the transplanted plant on a window on the east side of the house. The first time the orchid is watered after 5-6 days, while the foliage should be thoroughly watered with peeled warm water... Top dressing can be done after 30 days. For fertilization, use special dressing "For orchids", carry out such a process 1-2 times a month, but the concentration should be halved in comparison with an adult plant. To reduce the amount of salts, it is necessary to rinse the soil under running water for 15 minutes, once every 30 days.

If you follow these simple rules, you can get new plants that will become great gift for family and friends.

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- these are new formations on orchids that have leaves, an individual root system. They are also called cakes. Mini plants can appear from dormant buds on a peduncle, roots or stem (read how to understand that children are growing on an orchid). And grow on the mother plant until it is fully formed.

The grown up baby looks like an ordinary orchid, only in miniature. Six months later, the formation on the peduncle has at least a couple of leaves, the root system is up to 5 cm. Some children, adjacent to the mother flower, are trying to bloom, they have a peduncle sprouting.

Reference! In phalaenopsis, babies can appear on a peduncle from a dormant bud. Sometimes they are located in the middle of the arrow, but more often at the tip.

The orchid reproduces several children at once. This process happens either naturally, or stimulation. If the orchid has produced its formed copy without any intervention, then it is in ideal conditions and excellent condition.

How do you know when a scion is ready for separation?

Separating the baby from the mother plant is a painstaking process. It is important to consider that the baby can be separated when she is fully formed and ready to grow on her own. Basically, this happens when there are 3-4 roots at least 5 cm long and 5 leaves. It is the appearance of the root system that says that the plant is able to absorb moisture and useful material individually. The extension process takes about 6 months.

When is it too early to disconnect?

Children with roots less than 3 cm are not advised to remove... An underdeveloped root system will not allow a young flower to grow actively. But there is an opinion that at the same time the parent plant does not develop enough, the onset of flowering slows down. In this case, the children are cut off, and.

However, the listed manipulations often do not give desired result, therefore, it is better to let the new formation finally grow stronger on the flower. But it is also not worth delaying the transplant. In this case, you can harm the long roots.

For the process of separating the baby from the parental orchid, it is necessary to prepare the tool in advance, with which it will be convenient to work. It can be:

1. sharp scissors;
2. garden pruner or blade.

Anyway the object to be trimmed must be disinfected without fail: rinse with boiling water or wipe with alcohol.

How to carry out the procedure correctly?

In addition to reproduction by shoots on the peduncle, phalaenopsis can produce offspring with basal and stem babies. This is the same species, but they differ in the place of appearance: closer to the roots or in the axils of the leaves on the trunk. Such babies often arise due to the death of the flower growth point, mechanical injury to the stem, and a long absence of watering.

From the roots

• Take off upper layer soil.
• Assess the condition of the root system of a young shoot.
• With a sufficient length of the roots, we make a cut with a previously prepared tool.
• We carefully cut off the common root that connects the mother plant and the baby.
• The slice should be 1 cm from the formed copy.
• We slowly remove the flower from the pot.
• The cut sites are treated with an antiseptic.
• We put in a separate container.

From the stem

Important! These babies do not have their own root system. For nourishment and moisture, they use the stem of the parent plant. It turns out the trunk is common, one for two.

Such processes cannot be separated, they grow together with the parent orchid in a pot. An orchid with such an appendage will look quite unusual and interesting. Stem babies appear to replace the dead top of the flower. Over time, the old flower will die off, and this process will become an independent plant in a flowerpot. You can learn about what to do and how to care for a baby that appears on the stalk of a peduncle.

From the base

Mostly babies appear on the peduncle, but it happens at the base of an adult specimen. In this case, you should wait until the roots appear and plant:

• the plant is removed from the substrate;
• we clean the roots from excess soil;
• we cut off the young process with a sterile knife;
• powder the slices with ground cinnamon or activated carbon;
• we sit in pots.

It happens that children grow up, grow up, but their root system does not. Exists . Stimulates their root system in wet moss or in a container of water.

1. First you should make a mini greenhouse. Put a drainage layer on the bottom, then moss or other absorbent material.
2. We also make a special support for the sprout so that it does not touch the wet moss. Such a structure should be placed in a warm place with diffused light.
3. Place the moss at the bottom of the greenhouse, you can pour a special soil, and put the baby in it. In this case, the lower part of the process should be treated with preparations for rooting. For example, Kornevin.

Advice! It is also worthwhile to be patient, because the germination of roots is not a quick process.

Further care

Behind the parent flower

After separation, the parent flower also requires increased attention. He should gain strength and grow stronger for further flowering. Adhere to the following microclimate parameters:

• sunlight - shaded;
• exclude the hit of the scorching rays of the sun;
• humidity 50-60%;
• room temperature + 20-23 ° С;
• daily irrigation of foliage;
• water regularly after each drying out of the substrate;
• prevent stagnation of water in the pot;
• the use of complex mineral fertilizers in the form of spraying green mass or under the root;
• use quality water.

It is best to recreate the greenhouse conditions for a young flower, even if there is a full-fledged root system. Build a mini greenhouse for a young plant, or you can just cover the pot with a plastic bag. In which maintain a temperature of + 27 ° C, and high humidity air. The residence time in the greenhouse is about 1 year. During this period, you do not need to water the flower daily.

The first time after jigging is on the 4th day, preferably with warm water. In the place where the young orchid is located, there must be access to sunlight. The scion should be watered twice a month. mineral fertilizers based on nitrogen, which stimulate the growth of the vegetative part of the plant. After 3 years, the baby will finally mature, and will be a completely independent plant.

Sooner or later, the orchid grows old and begins to die. Trying to hold on to life, she lets out a lateral baby. Such a phenomenon is quite rare (we talked about how to help an orchid acquire offspring). Be sure to follow the instructions, do not drop it ahead of time. Appearance deceptive, because on the processes, leaves are first formed, and then the roots. Also choose quality soil and the right pot.

Useful video

Watch a video on how to properly separate the baby from the mother plant: