How long is the flowering period of butterfly orchids?

Phalaenopsis is a very beautiful flower. Do you know how long Phalaenopsis florescence is?

Introduction of Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis is a cut flower plant of Orchidaceae, with more than 70 native species, most of which are found in Asia, as well as in the Philippines, Malaysia, India and other places. Phalaenopsis is a single-stem epiphytic orchid with short stems and large leaves, so the flower is named after the butterfly. Phalaenopsis has a variety of colors, beautiful flowers and fragrant flowers. It is a treasure of tropical orchids and is known as the queen of orchids. Phalaenopsis is not only beautiful, but also has a rich cultural heritage, loved by many flower lovers, but also the darling of artists, often appears in photography.

As a cut flower plant of Orchidaceae, Phalaenopsis has about 100 species, which are native to North Africa, Eurasia, North America and Central America. Phalaenopsis stem is short, generally enclosed by leaf sheath, leaf fleshy, adaxially green, elliptic or falcate-elliptic, apex sharp, base sometimes skewed or cuneate, with broad and short sheaths; Phalaenopsis inflorescence axis purplish green, more or less folded, often with several flowers blooming from base to top, bracts ovate-triangular, pedicels with ovary green, slender; white flowers, beautiful flowers, long flowering period The middle sepal is nearly oval, the petal rhombic round base is narrowed with short claws, with reticular veins; Phalaenopsis likes to live in a humid environment, the nature likes warm and afraid of cold, and the suitable temperature for growth is 15-20 degrees Celsius.

How long is the flowering period of butterfly orchids?

The scientific name of Phalaenopsis is "like a butterfly orchid" in Greek. It can absorb nutrients in the air and survive, very strong, can be said to be a large family of tropical orchids. The general flowering period is around the Spring Festival, and it can bloom for up to 2-3 months. For such a long time, you can enjoy it! And it blossoms during the Spring Festival, which adds joy to the Spring Festival! Do you also want to raise it?

In the Spring Festival, a small flower will pop up, and then the rest of the flowers will bloom one after another. Each flower has 5 petals, with lip inlaid in the middle. The colors of the flowers are very beautiful, including pure white, goose yellow, tripping red, lilac, orange red and azure blue. There are many varieties of Phalaenopsis in two colors or three colors, some seem to be embroidered with stripes, and some seem to be sprayed with uniform color dots, which is a very beautiful flower, better than butterflies! Are you moved yet?

Maintenance of Phalaenopsis in flowering period

The flowering of Phalaenopsis is caused by low temperature, so the temperature should be controlled in addition to fine management. First, keep the temperature above 20 ℃ for 2 months, then lower the night temperature to below 18 ℃, and then form flower buds after 45 days. After flower bud formation, the temperature was maintained at 18: 20 ℃ at night and 25: 28 ℃ during the day. It can blossom after 3-4 months, and the flowering temperature is slightly lower, but not less than 15 ℃. After the flower bud extends, a pillar must be erected, that is, the pillar must be erected before the flower stem is extended without lodging, and the flower stem should be tied to the pillar, leaving room for the flower stem to lengthen and thicken.

When the flowers wither, the withered flowers should be cut off as soon as possible, which can reduce the consumption of nutrients. I also know that my own flower, see it withered, has been very sad, but also cut it off, it is even more sad! But there is no way, ah, the old do not go to the new how to come back!

If you want to blossom again in the coming year, it is best to cut the flower stem from the base, and when the matrix ages, it should be replaced in time, otherwise the air permeability becomes worse, which will cause root rot, weaken plant growth and even die. Generally speaking, it is appropriate to change the basin in May when the new leaves grow.