When does Huiai bloom?
For many girls, the experience of Huiai blooming in which month and the introduction of the flowering period and green plant maintenance, the following is a detailed introduction for you.
Huai flowers bloom from March to May, their bud formation is roughly from September to November of the previous year. Spring and summer are usually the season for Huiai to sprout new buds, and there are few flowers. We all know that Huiai requires a period of vernalization before flowering; without vernalization, the flower stalks of Huiai do not stand upright. However, not everything can be generalized. Figure 1 is a photo of Huiai flower buds taken on June 21 this year (2019).
There are two Huiai plants in this article, and their colors are different, but their bud formation and flowering times are almost the same. From the beginning of June when the flower buds are formed to the beginning of July (the first one on July 4th and the second one on July 7th), the flowers have a pure fragrance and strong flower stalks. It is rare to see such quality flowers in summer. What are the reasons that make them bloom out of season in summer? Hao She Farmer believes there are a few conditions.
One, Reproductive Instinct
The two Huiai plants were collected from the mountains last autumn. Due to transportation and planting reasons, the flower buds were damaged and fell off, so their innate reproductive signals were not released. Out of the plant's instinct, under suitable temperature and humidity, they sprouted new flower buds again.
Two, Sufficient Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilization and Appropriate Water Control
From the time these two Huiai plants were potted until the beginning of June, they were sprayed with potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliage fertilizer four times. The planting material itself is mainly composed of humus soil with fertility (as found on mountains where orchids grow), so the phosphorus and potassium content in the planting material is not low. In addition, since planting, they have been in an environment where they cannot be rained on (my other Huiai plants are in a rain-exposed open shed), and the limited water supply has restricted the germination of leaf buds, which is also a reason for the germination of flower buds.
When does Huiai bloom?
Three, Suitable Temperature and Humidity
If the temperature is too high when Huiai flowers, the flower stalks will grow too fast and may become weak. This year's summer weather is also a bit unusual. July is usually the hottest season of the year, but this July has only been above 20 degrees. Coupled with continuous rainy weather, the humidity in the air is very high. The temperature and humidity meter in the photo below was measured yesterday, and the temperature and humidity of this summer have been like this.
Conclusion: As mentioned above, Hao She Farmer believes that for Huiai to bloom normally in summer, it is inseparable from the above three factors. Because in the past, I have also seen Huiai bloom out of season, but most of them were weak seedlings with unhealthy flowers.
The above are only some of Hao She Farmer's own experiences and observations, and the views may be somewhat one-sided and limited, for the reference of orchid lovers. If you have any other questions, please leave a message in the comment section.
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