What is the meaning and symbolism of the flowers of the black orchid?
Today, let's introduce the meaning and symbolism of the black orchid, as well as the green plant cultivation content of its daily care. Follow the editor to take a look!
Early this year, a friend gave me a pot of black orchid. When I first saw it, I was very fond of it. I had never kept one before, but I guessed its name correctly: Is this a black orchid?! I like its leaves, which are relatively thick, clustering in a sword-like shape, compact, and slightly spreading outward at the top.
Black orchid (Cymbidium sinense), also known as the New Year's orchid, orchid of the year, and spring orchid, is a perennial herb of the orchid family, orchid genus.
The symbolism of the black orchid is: quiet, eternal youth, symbolizing modesty and elegance.
Recently, I noticed that it has sprouted a flower spike, and I am filled with joy and anticipation. Let's take a look at my care sharing:
Light:
Potted plants enjoy light, avoid direct sunlight at noon in the summer, and have a certain tolerance for shade. They can be placed in a place with scattered light. I put it on the east-facing windowsill, and it is growing well.
Watering:
The roots of the black orchid are like earthworms, fleshy, and similar to the roots of the amaryllis. They have good water storage capacity. I placed it on the east windowsill indoors, watered it once every two weeks in winter, and in the summer, watered it according to the potting soil condition. My testing method is as mentioned in the previous article about the money tree: the bamboo skewer method, which I won't elaborate on here. A friendly reminder: Do not water too frequently, control your hands, and avoid root rot.
Soil:
Loose, breathable slightly acidic humus soil, which can be prepared with peanut shells, short corn straw, walnut shells, and garden soil decomposition, or you can buy orchid plant nutrient soil directly, which is also very convenient.
Fertilization:
I did not buy special phosphorus-potassium fertilizers or use flower multiples. I still have some fertilizer water made from fermented orange peels from the previous year, and I only add a small capful when watering every other time.
In fact, the black orchid is relatively easy to care for, suitable for beginners. The photo above is the picture of the black orchid in bloom that I took. There are multiple flower buds on one flower spike, blooming in my favorite spring, making me feel joyful. Its flowers are fragrant and elegant but not too strong, refreshing the mind.
The comprehensive knowledge explanation of the meaning and symbolism of the black orchid flowers and its daily care provided above is hoped to be of help to you.