How to water Cymbidium ensifolium during the flowering period? A detailed guide to watering management methods

Watering management methods for Cymbidium ensifolium during the flowering period

1. Watering before the flowering period

Before the flowering period, Cymbidium ensifolium should be watered adequately, and the potting soil should be kept moist before flowering. The pre-flowering period is mostly in April-May, when the weather is warm and humid. So how should Cymbidium ensifolium be watered during the flowering period? In principle, the plant should be watered once every 3 days. If the weather is hot, an appropriate misting can be given as a supplement, but watering should not be done by sprinkling, especially when flower buds appear in May, taking care not to damage the flower buds due to water accumulating on them.

2. Watering during the bud stage

Watering during the bud stage requires special care. Many flower growers, through careless watering during cultivation, damage the flower buds, resulting in the phenomenon of buds failing to open when the flowering season arrives. During the bud stage, water once every 4-5 days. If you want to control flowering, you can postpone it by a few days; watering once every 7 days is not a big problem either. When watering, add water around the edge of the potting soil, and do not aim directly at the flower buds.

3. Watering during the flowering period

The flowering period of Cymbidium ensifolium is particularly long, and there are many varieties. As for which varieties of Cymbidium ensifolium have beautiful flowers, ones like 'Qi Xian Nü' and 'He Hua Su' are all quite good. Regardless of the variety, watering should be moderate during the flowering period, which helps prolong the flowering period and supports the plant's growth. So how should Cymbidium ensifolium be watered during the flowering period? Its flowering period is mostly in summer, when the weather is hot, generally once every 3 days. At noon, when it is hottest, watering is not advisable, as it easily causes root suffocation; watering in the morning and evening is more suitable. In addition, misting should be given twice, in the morning and afternoon, to cool the plant down. Especially when the temperature reaches as high as 35°C, be sure to pay attention to cooling it down more.

4. Watering after the flowering period

After the flowering period, Cymbidium ensifolium should still be kept adequately supplied with water. Its flowering period is long, and it blooms several times a year, so it needs sufficient water to support flowering and growth. If it is a variety that blooms in winter, it can be watered about once every 7 days, watering thoroughly each time. Note that the water used should be at the same temperature as the room; do not water directly with cold water, as this will freeze and damage the plant's root system and affect growth and flowering.

Precautions for Cymbidium ensifolium during the flowering period

1. Watch out for wind and rain

After learning how to water Cymbidium ensifolium during the flowering period, let's look at the precautions for Cymbidium ensifolium during the flowering period. Its flowering period is in summer, and summer is windy and rainy. Some flower growers like to place Cymbidium ensifolium outdoors in a spot with diffused light for care. When the wind is strong, be careful that the flower buds are blown off, and then there is no hope of seeing the flowers bloom. In addition, frequent rain easily causes water accumulation, which will damage the root system of Cymbidium ensifolium and be unfavorable for growth and flowering.

2. Pay attention to shading

Cymbidium ensifolium likes shade and also likes light, but does not like strong light. Summer temperatures are high, especially at noon when the temperature is very high. Cymbidium ensifolium is delicate by nature and simply cannot tolerate direct sunlight, and is easily sunburned, leading to scorched yellow leaves and, in severe cases, the death of the plant. A shade net must be prepared; if conditions do not allow, the plant can be placed indoors for care.

3. Watch out for water accumulating on flower buds

The method of watering the plant must be correct: water in a circle along the edge of the pot. Do not, for the sake of convenience, water by sprinkling, as this makes it very easy for water to accumulate on the flower buds and cause them to rot. Be careful not to water the flower buds, and do not water directly at the root system. As a bulbous flowering plant, only with proper watering can the plant grow healthily.