When do butterfly flowers bloom?
This article introduces the blooming time of butterfly flowers and related topics about the cultivation of flowering plants, such as the blooming period of butterfly orchids. Next, the editor will introduce this topic to netizens.
Every year during the New Year, my dad would place a pot of butterfly orchids at my grandmother's house. When I was young and didn't understand much, I thought the exquisite flowers of the butterfly orchid were just a randomly bought beautiful fake flower, as few flowers are as delicate as the butterfly orchid, which looks like a piece of art.
It's not just because of its beautiful appearance; it's also a butterfly flower with an extremely long blooming period, from before the New Year to after, lasting up to three months, accompanying you through every complete year. No wonder it is not cheap and remains popular.
If well cared for, a butterfly orchid can continue to bloom for more than three months! How to care for it? Please read on with me.
I. The blooming period of butterfly orchids
In theory, the blooming period of butterfly orchids is usually in spring every year. But now, most butterfly orchids on the market are cultivated in greenhouses, which meets people's desire to enjoy butterfly flowers during the New Year. Therefore, more blooming butterfly orchids can be seen before and after the New Year.
However, the lifecycle of butterfly orchids is relatively long. If you want to grow butterfly orchids at home, you need to start caring for them from seedlings for more than two years before they start to bloom.
Not only does the butterfly orchid have a long blooming period, but the blooming time of individual flowers is also long. After the first blooming, with proper pruning, it can bloom a second time! We just need to cut the flower stem from one-third of the bottom after the first blooming.
When do butterfly flowers bloom?
II. Care methods for butterfly orchids during the blooming period
1. Temperature
If the indoor temperature is relatively warm during winter, butterfly orchids can bloom. It's best to maintain the temperature between 20~25 degrees Celsius. You can open the window at night to let the indoor temperature drop a bit, as a larger temperature difference between day and night can help maintain the blooming period of butterfly orchids.
Also, the pot of butterfly orchids should not be placed near floor heating or radiators, as too high temperatures can cause the petals to fall off shortly after bringing the plant home. If you have floor heating, you can use a small stool to separate it or place it on a table.
2. Watering
It's best to water less when the butterfly orchid is blooming, keeping the soil slightly dry to achieve the best state for the flowers. If the leaves start to wrinkle, it's because the soil is too dry or moist, which also affects the flowers.
3. Light
During the bud stage, it can fully receive light. After blooming, it can be treated with shading as before. Diffused light is the best, but don't forget to ventilate during the entire blooming period. This allows the butterfly orchid to have sufficient respiration, making the flower color more vibrant.
A pot of butterfly orchids, like an artwork in the plant world, with a 3-month "extra-long blooming" time, is loved by everyone. Do you have experience caring for butterfly orchids? Do you have any tips to share with everyone?
The above is the complete introduction to "When do butterfly flowers bloom?" and "Understanding the blooming period of butterfly orchids" for everyone to learn and understand!