When do orchids bloom
Today's life tip brings you the information on when orchids bloom and a detailed explanation of the orchid viewing season related to green plants, please see the introduction below.
Every New Year, my dad would place a pot of orchids at my grandmother's house. When I was young and naive, I would look at the exquisite flowers of the orchid and even thought they were a randomly bought beautiful fake plant, after all, few flowers can be as delicate as an orchid, looking exactly like a piece of art.
Not only is it admired for its beautiful appearance, it is also a type of orchid with an exceptionally long blooming period, lasting from before the New Year to after, able to "stay on" for three months, accompanying you through every complete year. No wonder it is expensive but always popular.
If properly cared for, an orchid can bloom for more than three months on a continuous basis! How exactly to care for it? Please follow me to find out.
I. The blooming period of orchids
In theory, the blooming period of orchids is usually in the spring every year, but most of the orchids available in the market are greenhouse-grown, meeting people's desire to enjoy orchids during the New Year. That's why you can see more blooming orchids before and after the New Year.
However, the life cycle of an orchid is quite long. If we want to grow orchids at home, we need to start caring for them from seedlings for more than two years before we can see them bloom.
Not only does the orchid have a long blooming period, the blooming time of a single flower is also very long, and after the first blooming, with proper pruning, it will welcome a second blooming! We just need to cut the flower stem from one-third of the bottom after the first blooming.
When do orchids bloom
II. How to care for orchids during the blooming period
1. Temperature
As long as the indoor temperature is warm enough in winter, orchids can bloom, preferably maintaining a temperature of 20~25 degrees Celsius. It's good to 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 orchids.
Also, the pot of orchids should not be placed near radiant floor heating or radiators, as too high temperatures can cause the petals to fall off soon after the plant is brought home. Those with radiant floor heating can use a small stool to separate it or place it on a table.
2. Watering
It's best to water orchids less when they are blooming, keeping the soil slightly dry to achieve the best condition for the flowers. If the leaves start to wrinkle, it's because the soil is too dry or too moist, which also affects the flowers.
3. Light
In the bud stage, orchids can fully receive sunlight, and after blooming, they can be treated with shading as before. Diffused light is the best, but don't forget to ventilate throughout the blooming period, so that the orchid can have enough respiration and the flowers will be more vibrant.
An orchid is like an artwork in the plant world, with a three-month "extended stay" time, loved by everyone.
The above sharing on when orchids bloom and a detailed explanation of the orchid viewing season, I hope it is helpful to green plant enthusiasts!