How to care for the flower buds of the large flowered Cymbidium
This article introduces the relevant experience of caring for the flower buds of the large flowered Cymbidium and understanding the formation process of the flower buds in the cultivation of flowering plants. The editor of the website will introduce to the netizens next.
I. Basic management after the plant successfully produces buds.
Generally speaking, the flowering period of large flowered Cymbidium is relatively long. If there are no accidents, it can normally bloom from October of each year to around April of the following year, lasting about half a year. How to maintain the plant's growth during this period is what needs to be carefully planned.
The long duration means that the supply of water and nutrients must be in place. Based on past experience with small flowers, I believe that the management of the flowering period of large flowered Cymbidium is not difficult. People only need to focus on the following four points.
1. Get plenty of sun exposure, which helps both growth and sterilization.
2. Reasonably control the temperature, keeping it neither too high nor too low, just moderate.
3. Watering should always follow the principle of watering when dry and thoroughly.
4. Fertilize more before the flowering period and temporarily stop fertilizing after flowering.
II. What to do if the flower buds unexpectedly wither?
1. Get more sun. In fact, lack of light means that the differentiation of lateral buds is hindered, preventing a large number of them from differentiating into flower buds with germination ability. Over time, these new tender buds will wither and eventually fall off, leading to a significant reduction in the plant's flower yield. Therefore, 25°C should be considered the dividing line for light intensity, with more diffused light when high and ensuring at least 4 hours of normal daily light exposure when low.
2. Increase humidity. Large flowered Cymbidium naturally thrives in humidity. If the humidity in the environment is insufficient, it will affect the plant's normal growth and development. If flower buds are unfortunately born under relatively dry conditions, they will also show slow growth, dull leaves, and withered flower buds. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on supplementing water and increasing humidity by frequently spraying water around.
3. Supplement fertilizer. As a typical plant that loves fertilizer, whether it's the germination of roots or the differentiation of flower buds, it can only occur when nutrients are sufficient, otherwise the flower buds will continue to wither and fall off. It is advisable to fertilize gradually, which means avoiding heavy and frequent fertilization and instead applying light fertilizers frequently.
4. Increase the temperature difference. It may be less known that temperature difference is also one of the key factors affecting the differentiation of flower buds. To promote the smooth differentiation of flower buds, the temperature difference must be greater than 10 degrees.
III. Secrets to induce flower buds in large flowered Cymbidium.
As mentioned earlier, if you want to effectively induce flower buds and increase the number of flowers, you need to do four things.
1. Ensure that the temperature difference in the current environment is greater than or equal to 10 degrees, and once the successful differentiation of flower buds is detected, moderately lower the temperature to avoid high temperatures interrupting the process.
2. Control water, do not rush to water, only water when the potting soil is 70-80% dry.
3. Choosing the right fertilizer is important. Among the most commonly used fertilizers on the market, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers all have the effect of promoting plant growth, but the former is mainly for roots, while the latter two are good for promoting flowers. Therefore, as the flowering period approaches, no matter what fertilizer you used before, you should quickly switch to phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
4. Be flexible when exposing the plant to sunlight. If necessary, moderately遮光, and then gradually return to normal light levels after the strong UV alert is "lifted."
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The introduction above about how to care for the flower buds of the large flowered Cymbidium and understand the formation process of the flower buds is for everyone to use as a reference suggestion.