How to deal with the blooming of虎皮兰 (Tiger Skin Orchid)
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Tiger Skin Orchid, also known as虎尾兰 (Tiger Tail Orchid), has thick and upright leaves with tiger tail-like color patterns. It is a herbaceous ornamental leaf plant. The leaves have the function of purifying indoor air, absorbing carbon dioxide and formaldehyde. If the Tiger Skin Orchid at home is well cared for, it can bloom after four or five years. If properly maintained, it may bloom every year. Tiger Skin Orchid has two colors of flowers, light green and white, with a slight fragrance. The blooming is auspicious and beautiful.
After the Tiger Tail Orchid blooms, do this to make the leaves thicker, flowers more, and side buds full, which can bloom again next year!
Tiger Skin Orchid needs to be fertilized during the blooming period
When blooming, a little fertilizer can be given, but Tiger Skin Orchid does not require high fertilizer, so fertilizing should never be excessive, just a little compound fertilizer is fine. Too much can easily burn the roots, so light fertilizer is sufficient. Alternatively, you can put some cooked soybeans in the pot to supplement nitrogen fertilizer, cover them with soil well to avoid attracting insects. After watering, the nutrients will gradually flow into the pot and be absorbed by the roots, making the leaves grow thicker and greener. In spring and autumn, when growth is vigorous, fertilize once or twice a month, with a small amount each time.
How to care for Tiger Skin Orchid after blooming
Watering: After blooming, although the flowers are not large, they still consume some nutrients. After the flowers have finished blooming, you can trim them in time to prevent excessive consumption of nutrients that could affect the plant and cause the leaves to wilt. Since Tiger Skin Orchid is a type of desert plant, it is very drought-resistant, so watering should not be too frequent.
How to deal with the blooming of Tiger Skin Orchid
Light: At the same time, a blooming Tiger Skin Orchid should not be placed in a position with too much light. Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause the leaves to turn white and wilt. Placing it in a place with scattered light is fine. Also, make sure to open the windows at home often, as in a closed environment, watering can lead to root rot and yellow leaves. Open the windows for ventilation and let in scattered light. After the Tiger Tail Orchid blooms, do this to make the leaves thicker, flowers more, and side buds full, which can bloom again next year.
Maintain a suitable temperature: The suitable temperature for the growth of Tiger Tail Orchid is about 20 degrees Celsius. In winter, it is important to note that if the temperature drops below 13 degrees, the growth of Tiger Skin Orchid will stop. At this time, focus on keeping it warm and do not place it outside for maintenance. Keeping it at about 3 degrees Celsius or above will ensure it can survive the winter.