When does the epiphyllum bloom?
In the quiet night, when the moonlight caresses the window lattice, there is always a touch of white quietly unfolding in the darkness. Epiphyllum, known as the "beauty under the moon", interprets the stunning beauty of life with its fleeting bloom. This epiphyte, native to tropical rainforests, has its flowering timing accurate to seconds, and the natural code behind it deserves careful interpretation. Regular flowering time of epiphyllum, annual cycle and circadian rhythm, June to October is the main flowering period of epiphyllum, which highly coincides with the rainy season in Mexico, where it originated. Each flower bud takes 15-20 days to brew from germination to bloom. Finally, it is chosen to stretch its petals on time at 8-9 p.m. At this time, the temperature is stable at 20-24 ° C and the humidity reaches above 75%, which is exactly when pollinators are active. Time period. Scientific principles of night blooming Plant physiologists have discovered that the epidermal cells of epiphyllum petals contain special light-sensitive proteins that trigger changes in cell turgor when the light intensity drops below 10 lux (equivalent to 2 hours after sunset). At the same time, the concentration of aroma substances released by its nectaries at night is three times higher than that during the day, forming a unique "biological clock aroma navigation." Exploring the characteristics of natural growth cycle of epiphyllum flowering times Mature plants routinely bloom once a year, and the life span of a single flower is only 5-6 hours. Each branch has independent flower bud differentiation ability. When the main stem blooms, the lateral branches can bloom twice under the conditions of temperature and nutrients, forming a "batch bloom" phenomenon, which is the source of many flowering misunderstandings. The possibility of manual intervention can stimulate old branches to differentiate into flower buds again by simulating the alternation of dry and rainy seasons (water control for 30 days and then watering thoroughly), combined with potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar fertilizer. Experimental data shows that plants over three years can bloom 2-3 times a year under precise temperature control (temperature difference between day and night is 8℃) and supplementary light adjustment. Maintenance points for extending the viewing period Apply decomposed bone meal (50g per pot) 30 days before flowering, maintain the air humidity at 70%-80%, and use red and blue plant fill light to irradiate it for 3 hours a day, which can extend the opening time of a single flower to 8 hours. Cut off residual flowers in time after flowering and retain 2-3 segments of stem segments to accumulate energy for the next flowering.
When we stare at the moment when the epiphyllum blooms, we are actually witnessing a miracle in the history of plant evolution. From the control of the time when petals open and close to the precise design of the pollination mechanism, this "Fairy under the Moon" uses a moment of beauty to interpret eternal survival wisdom. Mastering its flowering laws will not only allow this beauty to last longer, but also a profound tribute to the laws of nature.