How can I get an orchid to bloom? and Vivid Pomegranite Blooms

How can I get an orchid to bloom?

Last summer when my grandmother was ill in the hospital, I brought her an orchid plant the day before she died. My grandfather is now very attached to this plant, and tries to take very good care of it. It was in bloom last July when I bought it but the blooms are gone by now and he would like it to bloom again. How can you force an orchid to bloom?

Thanks.


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Answer by Tink
They only bloom once a year. No, you can't force them - here are the instructions for the most common type of orchid.

http://www.aos.org/Default.aspx?id=217

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