What Does an Orchid Blooming Foretell? Meanings and Omens Explained

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

An orchid blooming means early spring is about to arrive, and in feng shui terms it also foretells that the owner will receive good luck in the coming year, making it a symbol of auspiciousness. You can speed up its progress toward blooming through measures such as increasing light, adding fertilizer, withholding water once after the flowers fade, and improving air circulation.

I. Foretellings

1. Its blooming is a sign that early spring has arrived

Different varieties have different flowering periods; with Cymbidium goeringii, for example, if it is about to bloom, it means early spring is not far off.

2. It is an omen of good fortune for the coming year

In feng shui terms, if the owner can see it bloom, it will bring good luck, especially in spring, heralding the fortune of the whole year.

3. It is an omen of good luck

Because its fragrance is very fresh and delicate, it is highly effective at soothing a person's mood; if you smell its floral scent, you will become more clear-headed in handling matters, and the chance of getting good results will be greater.

II. How to Promote Blooming

1. Light

First, ample light is one of the keys to getting its flower buds to sprout; without enough light, its flower buds will be very hard to produce, and the buds will also be very thin and weak, making them prone to disease.

Second, after early spring arrives, once the temperature rises, let it receive plenty of sun; before March, as long as the temperature stays below 20°C, it can be given full sun.

Third, throughout the year you can adjust the light intensity according to temperature changes, so that it builds up its strength and is fully prepared for blooming.

2. Fertilizing

First, during the stage when its flower buds are emerging, it needs relatively more nutrients; if it lacks too much nutrition, it will not have enough strength afterward to bloom.

Second, you should fertilize it once each year between early spring and Qingming, preferably on a clear day and with organic fertilizer. Then fertilize once more after 15 days; as long as no fertilizer burn occurs, this is very beneficial to the growth of its flower buds.

3. Water

First, under normal circumstances, after an orchid's flowers fade it needs to rest; at this time you can refrain from watering it and let its soil dry out, because it has an organ that can store water, so this will not harm it.

Second, letting its stored water be used up can help it produce flower buds faster.

4. Air circulation

We need fresh air, and plants need it too; you should place the orchid in an area with fairly good air circulation, and the soil should also maintain good aeration, so that it can create a good environment for blooming.