Why is the flower bud of the air plant turning green? The causes and solutions are all here
The air plant is the common purple tillandsia, an ornamental plant. Its flower bud is usually pink and it produces a purple flower, while its leaves grow lush and green. But many friends wonder why their air plant's flower bud turns green, which leaves many people at a loss. So what causes the air plant's flower bud to turn green? Let's take a look.
I. Causes of the air plant turning green
The air plant's flower bud gradually changing from pink or purple to green is actually a process of gradual growth and aging, and the flowers of many plants also keep changing continuously over time. The most obvious change in the air plant is in the flower bud, or more precisely the color of the flower bracts; as the flower fades, its color slowly turns green. Besides normal greening, insufficient light can also cause its flower bud to turn green, because when it cannot receive light for a long time, or the light duration is short, its flower bud color will also gradually fade. When nutrients are insufficient, it will lead to poor plant growth and can also cause the flower bud to change color.
II. Solutions
1. Pruning
When the air plant's flower bud turns green, it means its flowering period is about to end. If it is not handled in time, it will eventually slowly become dry and withered. So to keep the whole plant lush and fresh, we can prune it appropriately, for example by cutting off the flower spike in the middle, because a flower stem that has already bloomed is very unlikely to bloom again. After the flower spike is pruned after flowering, the offsets need careful care, with timely replenishment of water and nutrients, to promote the air plant's subsequent growth, which helps it continue to bloom.
2. Fertilizing
During the growing period, make sure the plant does not lack fertilizer. When the flower changes color, a thin application of compound fertilizer should be given in time, and afterward 1-2 additional applications of magnesium fertilizer are enough when fertilizing.
The above is an introduction to the causes and solutions for the air plant's flower bud turning green. We hope it helps you. To learn more related knowledge, please follow us.