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As a beautiful flower, Phalaenopsis is highly favored by flower enthusiasts. However, many people often encounter some problems during the process of caring for Phalaenopsis, such as how long it takes for flower buds to bloom and what to do if the flower buds wither before opening.
The flowering period of Phalaenopsis usually falls around the Spring Festival. However, the formation and blooming process of flower buds require a certain amount of time. Generally, after the flower bud differentiation of Phalaenopsis, flower buds will emerge in the axils of the leaves. After seeing the flower buds, it takes at least half a month for the flower stalks to slowly emerge. And it takes at least 50 days from the emergence of the flower stalks until they bloom successfully.
Therefore, the whole process from seeing the flower buds to successful blooming may take two to three months. Of course, this time can also be affected by various factors such as light, temperature, humidity, and fertilizers. Under appropriate cultivation conditions, this process may be a little faster.
During the flower bud stage of Phalaenopsis, controlling the temperature is very important. The blooming temperature of Phalaenopsis is between 12 and 15 degrees Celsius. Either too low or too high a temperature can lead to the withering and dropping of flower buds. Therefore, when caring for Phalaenopsis, pay attention to adjusting the temperature to ensure it grows at the appropriate blooming temperature.
There can be various factors causing the withering of Phalaenopsis flower buds before they open. Here are some common reasons and corresponding solutions:
Inappropriate temperature: Phalaenopsis is quite sensitive to temperature. Both too high and too low temperatures can cause the flower buds to wither. The most suitable temperature for the growth of Phalaenopsis is generally between 20°C - 30°C. During the bud - bearing period, if the temperature is too low, for example, when encountering cold air, or too high, such as reaching above 30°C in summer, it may lead to the withering and dropping of flower buds. Therefore, ensure that Phalaenopsis grows in an environment with a stable and suitable temperature.
Improper humidity: Humidity is one of the important factors affecting the growth of Phalaenopsis. Too low humidity will cause the flower buds to dry out, while too high humidity is likely to breed bacteria. Therefore, maintain an appropriate air humidity, which is generally around 70% - 80%. In winter in the north, when there is heating in the room and the air is too dry, you can spray an appropriate amount of water around the Phalaenopsis plant, but be careful not to spray water on the flowers.
Insufficient or excessive light: Phalaenopsis likes a semi - shaded environment and diffused light. If the light is too strong and the direct sunlight shines on the flower buds, it will cause them to wither. On the other hand, insufficient light, that is, long - term lack of sunlight exposure, will also affect the normal development of the flower buds. Therefore, place the Phalaenopsis in an environment with diffused light for maintenance, avoid direct sunlight, and ensure sufficient light at the same time.
Improper watering: Both over - watering and under - watering can cause the withering of Phalaenopsis flower buds. Over - watering makes the roots soak in water, resulting in oxygen deficiency and suffocation, and the flower buds cannot absorb enough nutrients and wither. While not watering for a long time or watering insufficiently, with the dry soil, will also cause the flower buds to wither. Therefore, water regularly and appropriately, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Improper fertilization: Over - fertilization or too high a fertilizer concentration will "burn" the flower buds, causing them to wither. While insufficient fertilization will also make the flower buds wither due to lack of nutrients. Therefore, follow the principle of "applying thin fertilizers frequently" and fertilize appropriately during the growth process of Phalaenopsis to ensure that the flower buds can get sufficient nutrients.
Arbitrary moving: During the flowering period of Phalaenopsis, arbitrarily moving the plant will also affect the normal development of the flower buds, resulting in withering and dropping. Therefore, during the flowering period of Phalaenopsis, try to avoid moving the plant and maintain the stability of its growth environment.
Pests and diseases: Pests and diseases are also one of the reasons for the withering of Phalaenopsis flower buds. Common pests include mites, etc., which will harm the health of the flower buds. Therefore, regularly check the growth of Phalaenopsis and discover and deal with pest and disease problems in a timely manner.
To ensure that Phalaenopsis grows in a suitable environment, pay attention to the management of temperature, humidity, light, watering, fertilization, etc., and regularly check and deal with pest and disease problems, so as to effectively avoid the withering of flower buds.