What season does the Phalaenopsis bloom in? Care for it this way so it flowers
The Phalaenopsis is an ornamental flower whose blooms resemble butterflies, and it is deeply loved by flower enthusiasts. Whether planted in the open ground or grown in a pot at home, it can play a role in decorating the environment. However, the Phalaenopsis has relatively high requirements for growing temperature, otherwise it is prone to not blooming or even plant death. Let us take a look below at what season the Phalaenopsis blooms in and how to grow it so it flowers.
1. What season does the Phalaenopsis bloom in?
It generally blooms in winter and spring, that is, around the time of the Spring Festival. The flower colors are rich and varied, and the form is beautiful, like dancing butterflies, so it can bring a feeling of festivity and good fortune to the home, which is why it is grown indoors. It also has two flowering periods. In addition to the normal care environment, this can be achieved by pruning after the flowers fade, but it is generally difficult to achieve with indoor cultivation. Nowadays, some cultivation methods can also be used to advance or delay the flowering period, so the flowering period is relatively long.
2. How should the Phalaenopsis be grown so it blooms?
1. Growing temperature
Temperature is one of the key factors in caring for the Phalaenopsis. The suitable growing temperature for the Phalaenopsis is 18-28°C, but in summer, indoor temperatures are often above 30°C. During care, the Phalaenopsis can be placed in a ventilated, semi-shaded spot, which helps it get through the hot summer. The Phalaenopsis needs low temperatures to promote flower bud differentiation. Generally, temperatures below 20°C can achieve the purpose of forcing flowers, but in winter the indoor temperature is sometimes lower than 10°C, which is not conducive to the growth of the Phalaenopsis. It can be placed in a sunny windowsill or other spot, or near heating equipment to raise the temperature.
2. Air humidity
The Phalaenopsis likes moisture. During the growing period, the substrate should remain moist. Slightly dry conditions are beneficial to root growth, while long-term excessive moisture will cause root rot. The indoor relative air humidity should reach above 60%. If the weather is dry, water must be sprayed on the plant to retain moisture, forming a microclimate favorable to the growth of the Phalaenopsis. If conditions permit, a humidifier can be used to increase air humidity.
3. Care during the seedling stage
During the seedling stage, the light requirements are not high, and it can be grown in a semi-shaded environment. Mature plants like sufficient scattered light. In spring, summer, and autumn, full light can be given in the morning and evening, with shading at noon, while in winter, light can be given all day. Too strong light will burn the leaves, while too weak light will cause the leaves to grow leggy, affecting the ornamental value and resulting in poor flowering.
4. Pay attention to pruning
After the flowering period of the Phalaenopsis ends, it should be pruned in a timely manner by removing the flower stalk and repotting. After taking it out of the pot, remove the original substrate, cut off rotten roots and dead roots, and after replacing it with new substrate, continue care. Only in this way can it produce the brightest flowers when it blooms next year.
5. Watering and water control
The Phalaenopsis is native to tropical rainforests and likes high temperatures and high humidity, so moisture retention is especially important.
Each season has different environmental temperature and humidity, different containers, and different evaporation, so judging whether to water requires practical skill. If flower buds and leaves show signs of drying, shrinking, and yellowing, water immediately. Overall, the water demand is greater during the flowering period. Usually, when humidity is too low, replenish a small amount of water, spray the surface thoroughly with a watering can, and avoid the flowers when spraying.