When do goldfish hanging orchids bloom?
This article brings you the blooming period of goldfish hanging orchids and related information about understanding the flowering period of green plants. Below, the editor will provide a detailed explanation for you.
Goldfish hanging orchids are a favorite indoor green potted plant for many people, with a large number of flowers hanging on the branches. Paired with green leaves, they look like little goldfish playing in the aquatic plants, very beautiful. But do you know when goldfish hanging orchids bloom? Also, how to care for them to bloom more? Let's find out together.
When do goldfish hanging orchids bloom?
Goldfish hanging orchids usually bloom in spring, autumn, and winter, which means they can bloom between March and December. The blooming time varies depending on the care environment. Generally, spring blooming occurs at the end of March to early May. Autumn blooming is around October, and winter blooming can occur in December.
How to care for goldfish hanging orchids to make them bloom more?
1. Sufficient light
Although goldfish hanging orchids are relatively shade-tolerant, they need plenty of sunlight to bloom, especially in spring, autumn, and winter. They should be placed in a sunny location. In the summer, to avoid sunburn, they can be placed in a brighter location with scattered light.
2. Reasonable watering
Goldfish hanging orchids have thick leaves and very sturdy stems, which store water well. If you want them to bloom during their flowering period, don't water too frequently. Excessive watering can lead to stem elongation, which easily causes non-blooming. To make goldfish hanging orchids bloom, don't water too frequently. Generally, water them when the potting soil is dry for one or two days, which is beneficial for them to differentiate flower buds and produce flower buds.
3. Supplementing fertilizers
Goldfish hanging orchids can be supplemented with a mixed multi-element fertilizer during the growing season and switch to phosphorus and potassium-based fertilizers in autumn. During the growing season, fertilize once or twice a month, and in winter, when the temperature is maintained at around 15 degrees, use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Also, as goldfish hanging orchids are about to enter the budding stage in autumn, applying a solution of potassium dihydrogen phosphate to the roots and喷施 on the leaves, usually for three to four consecutive times, will show obvious flower bud differentiation at the leaf axils, which is beneficial for later flowering.
4. Pruning management
To prevent the stems and leaves of goldfish hanging orchids from elongating excessively, it's important to pinch the tips and top the plants during the growing season to promote more branching, making the plant more full and round, which improves the ornamental effect. More branches mean more flowers.
5. Ventilated environment
Goldfish hanging orchids hate being kept in a stuffy environment. If the air is not circulating in the growing environment, it can cause the leaves to wilt and turn yellow, which will inhibit their normal growth. Also, if goldfish hanging orchids are in the flowering season, the buds cannot grow normally, making it difficult to bloom. Therefore, it's important to ensure proper ventilation.
The above information about when goldfish hanging orchids bloom and understanding their flowering period is hoped to bring some floral knowledge to green plant enthusiasts.