Why Does the Cattleya Not Bloom
Today's focus is on introducing the aspects of the floral clinic. The Cattleya does not bloom. Next, the editor will introduce it to everyone.
As the saying goes, the Cattleya appears once for Weituo, but some flower friends' Cattleya does not bloom, and even the single appearance cannot be seen. So why doesn't the Cattleya bloom? How can the Cattleya bloom? With these two questions, let's read this article, which is believed to be very helpful for flower friends to understand the Cattleya.
1. Why Does the Cattleya Not Bloom?
We need to first understand how long it takes for the Cattleya to bloom. If it is a cutting seedling, it can bloom in 2-3 years. If the maintenance time is not enough, be patient. If time is ruled out, there are generally three reasons why the Cattleya does not bloom: one is excessive application of nitrogenous fertilizer, which causes the plant to grow excessively, only producing leaves and not flowers; the second is that the maintenance environment is too shaded, affecting the differentiation and formation of flower buds, with sunlight being an important factor in promoting flowering; the third is exposure to direct sunlight, causing the变态 stem to shrink and turn yellow. The Cattleya is different from other cactus plants and cannot be exposed to the sun.
2. How Can the Cattleya Bloom
The Cattleya is an epiphytic type of cactus plant. Although it belongs to the Cactaceae family, it is different from other cacti like the cactus and the cactus ball. The Cattleya is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, where the environment is warm, humid, and foggy. The growth and development of the Cattleya is阶段性 throughout the year, and from spring to the blooming season of July to August is the most vigorous period for its vegetative and reproductive growth. At this time, it is necessary to create suitable growing conditions for it.
After the beginning of summer, place it in a shaded outdoor environment, avoiding direct sunlight. If growing on a balcony, do not place it directly on the concrete slab. It is best to use a board or insulating material to raise it, and set up a shade above. If it is not possible to place it outdoors, it can also be placed in a well-ventilated and sunny area indoors.
As the temperature rises, gradually increase the application of fertilizer and water (G-Y). But from late August to before the appearance of flower buds, control the application of fertilizer and water, allowing the soil to dry out a bit, while increasing misting to maintain higher air humidity, which promotes the formation of flower buds. When the flower buds appear, the application of fertilizer and water (G-Y) should be sufficient, and a phosphorus fertilizer should be applied promptly to enhance the size and color of the flowers.
After the flowers bloom, there is a short period of dormancy. At this time, water should be controlled, and fertilization should be stopped, maintaining the soil not too dry. After the beginning of autumn, continue to grow, and to rejuvenate the plant, apply a dose of decomposed organic fertilizer. During the winter dormancy period, keep the potting soil slightly moist and place it in a sunny area, ensuring the room temperature does not drop below 10℃ to safely overwinter.
The above [] introduces the specific content of why the Cattleya does not bloom, for everyone's reference and operation.