When is the flowering period of butterfly orchids?

The flowering period of Phalaenopsis is from April to June every year, which lasts for 2-3 months, and the ornamental value is high. Before flowering, the daytime temperature should be about 20 ℃, and the flowering temperature should not be lower than 15 ℃. Generally, water can be watered every 2-5 days to keep the potted soil slightly moist. Some phosphorus and potash fertilizer can be applied during flowering, and fertilizer should be stopped when winter is cold.

I. flowering period

The flowering period of Phalaenopsis is from April to June every year, which lasts about 2-3 months. It often blooms before and after the Spring Festival. It has high ornamental value and is very popular.

II. Flowering maintenance

1. Temperature

Before flowering, the temperature should be kept at about 20 ℃ during the day, not too high, and at 18 ℃ at night. After about a month and a half, the flower buds of Phalaenopsis will slowly form, the flower bud differentiation stage, and the passage should be adjusted, at 25 ℃ ~ 28 ℃ in the daytime and 18 ℃ ~ 20 ℃ at night. During the flowering period, the temperature should not be lower than 15 ℃, otherwise the opening time will be shortened.

2. Watering

Flowering temperature is low, watering can not be too much, generally can be watered every 2-5 days, can not spray water on the leaf surface, keep the basin soil slightly moist.

3. Fertilization

During the flowering period, the application amount of nitrogen fertilizer should be reduced, and some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be applied appropriately to ensure that the flowers bloom more vigorously and prolong the flowering period at the same time. Stop fertilizing when the temperature drops in winter to avoid causing fertilizer damage.