What does it mean when a虎皮兰 (Tiger Skin Orchid) blooms?
Do you know these? Here are some small experiences in plant cultivation about the meaning and symbolism of a blooming Tiger Skin Orchid, as follows:
Are you under pressure? It's not true to say there's no pressure, right? Everyone has some pressure, and with pressure, one needs to decompress. Constantly "carrying" pressure can make it hard to breathe and may mess up one's life, so it's important to decompress when under pressure.
Everyone has different ways to decompress. Some people like running, some like to get drunk, and for people like me who are into gardening, we might find ourselves revolves around flowers to decompress. Even just sitting quietly and looking at the flowers in front of us can ease our minds and make us feel less tired.
Some might say, "Growing flowers is completely useless, it's better to grow vegetables." Perhaps growing vegetables is the ultimate goal in life, but growing flowers also has its merits: it cultivates one's taste, purifies the air, relieves stress, and can even decorate the indoor environment. It might also bring you good luck. Why not give it a try?
For example, these three flowers are very common, but it's rare to see them bloom. If they do bloom, isn't it a surprise? Perhaps good luck will come, and it also indicates that the "feng shui" at home is good!
Tiger Skin Orchid
Tiger Skin Orchid is quite common, isn't it? It can purify the air, and the transpiration of its leaves can also regulate the humidity of the air, so many people have it in their homes. But how many people have seen their Tiger Skin Orchid bloom? The flower stem of the Tiger Skin Orchid is very long, covered with small flower buds and nectar that tastes sweet. Although its flowers are not very ornamental, they are rare to bloom.
Therefore, when the Tiger Skin Orchid in one's home blooms, it can make people feel happy. With a good mood, everything one does will be more smooth, bringing good luck and fortune!
How to take care of a Tiger Skin Orchid to make it bloom? First, light is very important for the blooming of Tiger Skin Orchid. Although the variegated varieties may have their patterns fade and colors darken under strong sunlight, adequate light is necessary for blooming. I've had a Tiger Skin Orchid for several years and it only bloomed once, which was when it was placed on a south-facing shelf with plenty of light. The leaves near the glass turned white, but after blooming, it was moved to a spot with diffused indoor light and it never bloomed again.
Secondly, nutrients are also very important. Because if too much nitrogen fertilizer is applied to the Tiger Skin Orchid, it will cause the patterns to fade. So, I always use a certain brand's No.1 fertilizer, and the Tiger Skin Orchid grows well, sprouting many side buds from the base. Later, when I poured the remaining phosphorus and potassium fertilizer from watering other flowering plants into the Tiger Skin Orchid pot without noticing, it bloomed.
Therefore, to make the Tiger Skin Orchid bloom, there needs to be sufficient light and a supplement of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, which are the two most basic conditions.
What does it mean when a虎皮兰 (Tiger Skin Orchid) blooms?
Happy Tree
The Happy Tree is probably a very common green plant, but it's not easy to see it bloom. A friend's Happy Tree is very lush but has never bloomed, while her colleague's Happy Tree is tall and ugly in shape, but it has bloomed. This comparison shows the difference in maintenance environment and methods.
You might say that the Happy Tree already symbolizes good fortune and auspiciousness in its name. If the Happy Tree blooms, it represents good things to come and an open door to wealth. Who wouldn't be happy? Therefore, people with Happy Trees at home want to make them bloom to bring good luck.
Since the Happy Tree is afraid of strong sunlight, it is usually placed in a room with diffused light or a bright place. However, the Happy Tree also likes plenty of sunlight, except for avoiding direct sunlight in summer. If the lighting conditions are limited, its growth will also be limited. Although it may grow lushly, it won't bloom if it doesn't meet the requirements for blooming.
Additionally, the Happy Tree needs phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote flower buds. Without these fertilizers, even if it wants to bloom, it won't have the "strength" to differentiate the flower buds. The blooming period of the Happy Tree is usually from May to September. During this time, in addition to increasing sunlight, it also needs to be fertilized with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, making blooming not a difficult task.
Rich bamboo
Rich bamboo, also known as Lucky bamboo, can absorb exhaust gases and improve air quality, so many people keep it at home. When it comes to blooming, many might question: Does Rich bamboo really bloom? Is this a joke? It's not a joke; Rich bamboo can indeed bloom, but it's not common, so many gardening enthusiasts think of it as an ornamental leaf plant that doesn't bloom.
There's a saying, "Blossoms bring wealth, and bamboo brings peace," where "bamboo" refers to Rich bamboo, symbolizing a life of wealth. If the Rich bamboo at home blooms, wouldn't it be a sign of wealth and auspiciousness? Wealth is coming, and who wouldn't be happy and unable to close their mouth in joy?