What Does the blooming of Chlorophytum comosum Signify
Today's lifestyle tip explores whether it has an impact on feng shui and the significance of the blooming of Chlorophytum comosum. Next, the editor will introduce this topic to netizens.
Prerequisites for Chlorophytum comosum to Bloom
To get Chlorophytum comosum to bloom, it first needs to reach a certain "age." Only when the young plant has more than 16 leaves can it bloom.
The growth rate of Chlorophytum comosum leaves is very slow. Generally, young seedlings grow 4-5 leaves in the first year, 10-11 leaves in the second year, and 16-17 leaves in the third year. This means that only Chlorophytum comosum that has been growing for more than three years can bloom. Too "young" seedlings will not bloom no matter how well they are cared for.
Signs of Chlorophytum comosum Blooming
Sign One: Leaf Bud Growth Stops
"Leaf growth" and "blooming" are often mentioned together, but for Chlorophytum comosum, these are two completely different modes.
When Chlorophytum comosum grows leaves, energy and nutrients are concentrated in the young leaves to promote leaf cell development, which is a form of vegetative growth. When it grows a flower spike, energy and nutrients are concentrated in the hidden flower buds at the base, which is a form of reproductive growth.
Chlorophytum comosum can only absorb a certain amount of energy and nutrients, and when it is about to bloom, it will prioritize sending them to the flower buds, while the supply to the leaf buds decreases. So if you find that your Chlorophytum comosum is not growing leaf buds despite normal temperature, lighting, water, and fertilizer, it means that your plant is about to grow a flower spike and bloom.
Sign Two: Base Swelling Noticeably
The base of Chlorophytum comosum refers to the part above the roots and below the leaves, tightly wrapped by the leaf sheath (as shown in the picture above).
The flower spike will gestate in the base for a period before growing out of the leaves, with the base acting as the "womb" of the flower spike. As the flower spike develops, similar to a fetus in the mother's womb, the base will gradually enlarge. If you notice that your Chlorophytum comosum's "belly" is "bulging," it means that the flower spike is about to emerge.
Sign Three: Appearance of "Arrow Path"
The leaves of Chlorophytum comosum open in a fan shape, and before the flower spike appears, it will remain hidden inside the leaf core, exerting pressure on the surrounding new leaves. This constant pressure creates an arc-shaped track on the front of the leaf, known as the "arrow path" (as shown in the picture above).
If you notice an arrow path on your Chlorophytum comosum, the flower spike will likely emerge in about 5-7 days, which is the most obvious sign of blooming. Moreover, the more distinct the arrow path, the less likely it is to be夹箭 (a term for the flower spike being trapped inside the leaves).
【Summary】
Chlorophytum comosum may have the following three signs before blooming: the leaf bud growth stops, the base swells noticeably, and the appearance of an "arrow path," especially after the arrow path appears. In about 5-7 days, the flower spike of Chlorophytum comosum will grow out, which is the most obvious sign.
Chlorophytum comosum usually blooms after 2-3 years of care and the plant should have more than 16 leaves.
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