When does the butterfly orchid bloom?
Do you know this? Here is an introduction to the blooming period of butterfly orchids and the management points for planting them, related green plant flowers introduction is as follows:
Introduction: Butterfly orchids are very beautiful flowers. When they bloom in winter, they look particularly festive and full of vitality. However, butterfly orchids have strict requirements for their growing environment. With many colors and beautiful shapes, butterfly orchids are famous ornamental flowers, known as the "Queen of Foreign Orchids," and are loved by many friends. So, how long do butterfly orchids bloom? How to care for them?
Butterfly orchids are very beautiful flowers. When they bloom in winter, they look particularly festive and full of vitality. However, butterfly orchids have strict requirements for their growing environment. With many colors and beautiful shapes, butterfly orchids are famous ornamental flowers, known as the "Queen of Foreign Orchids," and are loved by many friends. So, how long do butterfly orchids bloom? How to care for them?
I. How long does the butterfly orchid bloom?
The blooming period of butterfly orchids is generally after the Spring Festival, lasting two to three months, and their lifespan can reach over ten years. If well cared for during their resting period, they can bloom every year.
When butterfly orchids bloom, the plant is usually in a dormant or semi-dormant state. Be careful not to water, and strictly control water, otherwise it may rot the roots and shorten the blooming period of the butterfly orchid.
II. Key points for caring for butterfly orchids
1. Remove the flowering stem
When the flowers have faded and turned brown, you can remove the whole inflorescence from the base.
2. Choose a placement location
Butterfly orchids do not like their environment to change frequently; initially, you need to choose a suitable placement location. It should be a place with good sunlight but no direct exposure, high humidity, warm environment, and no cold air circulation.
3. Daily care
Butterfly orchid potted plants usually need to grow in a mixture of pine bark, charcoal, and peat moss. This mixture allows good air circulation for their roots.
Although butterfly orchids like a humid environment, they should not be in a constantly damp environment. Watering should follow the principle of "no watering when dry, and watering thoroughly when watering." Generally, depending on different humidity and temperature, you need to water the butterfly orchid 1-2 times a week. Be careful not to let water accumulate between the leaves when watering.
Fertilizing should follow the principle of "light application multiple times." Generally, apply once a week, using half the concentration of indoor plant fertilizer. In winter, you can apply once a month.
4. Preparing for blooming
The blooming time of butterfly orchids is closely related to temperature. The most suitable temperature for bud differentiation is 16-18°C. Above 32°C is not conducive to the growth of butterfly orchids, causing them to enter a semi-dormant state, affecting bud differentiation, and not blooming. In autumn, you can place it near an open window to stimulate it with low temperature.
5. Regular pot changing
You need to change the pot every two to three years to prevent the matrix from decomposing and blocking the gaps, causing root rot.
The above introduction to the blooming period of butterfly orchids and the management points for planting them, hope this article can bring you some help!