When will the orchid bloom?
As one of the five gentlemen of traditional famous flowers in China, Cymbidium is deeply sought after for its elegant fragrance and elegant flower appearance. Understanding the flowering time rules of cymbidium and mastering the key points of maintenance at different stages are the key to cultivating high-quality cymbidium. This article will comprehensively analyze the flowering characteristics to maintenance techniques, and take you to appreciate the mystery of the blooming of this "fragrant beauty". 1. Detailed explanation of the flowering cycle of cymbidium 1.1 Natural flowering stage The natural flowering stage of cymbidium is concentrated from March to May: ·Early flowering stage (early March to mid-April): About 30% of the buds bloom·Full flowering stage (late April): 70% of the flowers are concentrated and open·Late flowering stage (May): The remaining buds gradually wither 1.2 Influencing factors for flowering stage The temperature difference between day and night, light intensity and humidity control are the three major factors affecting flowering. The ideal environment needs to maintain: ·Daytime temperature 18-25℃·Night temperature 12-15℃·Air humidity 60-70%·Scattered light 4-6 hours/day 2. Analysis of characteristics of the orchid 2.1 Flower structure characteristics The orchid has typical orchid characteristics: ·The petals are of the same shape as the sepals, showing a wide ovate shape. The lips have purple-red markings. 4 pollen masses are arranged in pairs. Each stem has 6-12 flowers. 2.2 The main color of the flower color and the flower color are light yellow and green, and the color of the new leaves is highly uniform. The floral substance mainly contains 32 volatile components such as linalool (30%) and eugenol (25%), creating its reputation as "the world's number one fragrance." 3. Cymbidium Variety Classification System 3.1 The color classification standard can be divided into: ·Red shell system: dark red sheath color·Green shell system: sheath color green green sheath color·Red green shell system: two-color gradual change·White green shell: milky white base 3.2 Petal type appreciation system Traditional petal type classification includes: ·Lotus petals: petals are wide and round like lotus·Plum petals: petal tips are slightly missing like plum blossoms·Narcissus petals: long and narrow and elegant·Plain heart species: Pure color without miscellaneous spots 4. Cultural inheritance of Hui Orchid Language 4.1 Traditional symbolism·Lan Zhang: metaphor refers to beautiful articles·Lan Jiao: symbolizes friendship between gentlemen·Lan Zhao: foreshadows auspicious pregnancy 4.2 Modern application scenes study furnishings reflect literati elegant interest, courtyard planting highlights the style of the room, and in recent years, it has become a popular selection for (G-D) tea mat and floral art.
Mastering the flowering time rules of cymbidium and cooperating with scientific maintenance methods can make this thousand-year-old elegant flower bloom more brilliantly. Whether it is color selection or cultural interpretation, Huilan opens a door for us to traditional aesthetics.