Winter is coming, the weather is getting colder and colder, and many flowers and plants die down, and enter a dormant or semi-dormant state at low temperatures early, without growing leaves or flowers. However, there are always exceptions, and some varieties of flowers and plants are particularly fond of colder temperatures, and winter is the time for them to bloom. For example, the 7 kinds of flowers introduced below must be "enriched" in winter, and they must be fed with more water and fertilizer in order to bloom vigorously!
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The orchid is a popular plant among flower lovers, its leaves are fleshy and fat, fan-shaped open, like an unfolded big green fan, and some varieties have beautiful lines on the surface of the leaves. The orchid prefers a cool environment and blooms in winter and spring, especially around the Spring Festival. The orchid will grow a long foil, and then bloom an umbrella-shaped inflorescence at the top of the foil, and a foil can last for about 2 months, which will be very festive at home.
Because in winter, to grow foil and flower, the monarch orchid will consume a lot of nutrients and energy, so it must be "enriched". The energy of the plant is mainly obtained by photosynthesis, and it is essential to maintain adequate light. A larger temperature difference between morning and evening is more conducive to the growth of foil, and it is best to have a temperature difference between 5 and 10 degrees in the morning and evening. Water containing potassium dihydrogen phosphate can be used every half month to ensure that the soil is fully watered. In addition, the leaves of the orchid can be sprayed weekly with water containing potassium dihydrogen phosphate to allow the plant to absorb nutrients through the stomata on the leaves, which can produce results more quickly.
Phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsis is one of the most popular orchid varieties in the winter flower market and is known as the "Queen of Orchids". Its leaves are thick and green, and the flowers dance like butterflies, which is extremely valuable and irresistible. Phalaenopsis blooms in winter and spring, and now in December, Phalaenopsis grows long swords. However, phalaenopsis takes a long time to develop buds, and it takes about 2 months for the buds to fully develop before they bloom.
During the breeding of flower buds, phalaenopsis needs to be "enriched" so that the flower buds can fully develop and bloom more and more colorfully. Add some light to Phalaenopsis orchids, Phalaenopsis likes to be cool but is not tolerant to cold, and must be kept at temperatures above 10 degrees. If the temperature drops below 10 degrees, phalaenopsis will stop growing, causing the buds to fall.
In order to accelerate the development of flower buds, you can add some flower-promoting fertilizers containing more phosphorus and potassium elements, such as Huaduoduo No. 2, potassium dihydrogen phosphate and other water-soluble nutrient solutions, which are used once every 10 days or so, and stop fertilizing immediately after the flowers open.
Longevity flowers
The longevity flower that is widely popular with the public is believed to be familiar to everyone. It prefers cooler climates and is less tolerant of hot weather. During the high summer temperatures, the kalanchos go dormant and do not gradually regain their vitality and bloom again in the cool weather of autumn.
From autumn, the kalanthus begins to bloom, and with careful care, it will bloom throughout the winter. Longevity flowers love light, especially in the environment of weak sunlight in winter, they need sufficient sunlight to bloom more, and the leaves can be thick but not thin. However, longevity flowers are short-day plants, and the daily light duration cannot exceed 8 hours, and too long light time is not conducive to the growth of flower buds.
In winter, flowering fertilizers such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate can be used to promote flowering, and considering that longevity flowers have a particularly long flowering period, they can bloom from late autumn to spring. In addition to using a fast-acting flower-promoting fertilizer, you can also add some slow-release high-phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to help long-lived flowers thrive.
Crab claw orchid
Crab claw orchid is a shrub-like epiphytic succulent plant also known as Christmas cactus or crab claw lotus. It belongs to the cactus family and is characterized by the absence of traditional leaves, but rather thick, fleshy stems and leaves shaped like the small claws of a crab. Its flowers are very delicate and attractive, so it is loved by people.
Crab claw orchid is a cool-loving plant, and when it cools down in autumn, it will enter a state of rapid growth, and in winter, small flower buds will grow on the branches. From November, the crab claw orchid begins to bloom, and it can bloom repeatedly in winter until February of the following spring.
To "enrich" crab claw orchids in winter, we must first ensure sufficient sunlight and bask in the sun. Watering can not be too much, crab claw orchid is easy to grow leaves in moist soil, and the leaves will compete with the flower buds for nutrients, resulting in a decrease in flowers, so it is necessary to reduce the frequency of watering in winter. Furthermore, it is necessary to supplement some flower-promoting fertilizers with high phosphorus and potassium content, such as Huaduoduo No. 2, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, flowering plant nutrient solution, etc., about 7 10 days to use 1 time, thin fertilizer can be, avoid thick fertilizer.
Cyclamen
Cyclamen, also known as rabbit ear flowers, rabbit flowers. Its flowering period spans New Year's Day and Spring Festival, and it is a popular New Year's flower when it is marketed in large quantities every winter. Cyclamen tend to be cold rather than hot. In the hot summer, it goes into a dormant state, and the aboveground parts completely wither as if they are dead, and only germinate and grow again when the temperature drops in autumn. In winter, indoor temperatures range from 10 to 20 degrees, which is exactly the favorite temperature for cyclamen, and it will continue to produce rabbit ear-shaped flowers until spring.
In winter, indoor temperatures must be above 10 degrees Celsius for cyclamen to bloom properly. Keep the soil moist during the growing period, but do not spray water to moisturize. Because cyclamen leaves have a lot of fluff, if you spray water on the leaves, the water droplets will accumulate together, causing the leaves to rot.
Ruixiang flowers
If the peony flower is the "king of flowers" in spring, then the flower that can come out on top in winter must be the Ruixiang flower. Ruixiang flower is a particularly popular winter flower since ancient times, its branches are vigorous, the tree posture is beautiful, the leaves are thick green and bright, the flowers are gorgeous and fragrant, it is one of the few plants that can bloom in winter, it can be described as unique!
The winter Ruixiang flowers are in bloom, and the nutrients are not sloppy. Place the pot in a well-lit area, sure to have direct sunlight. Throughout the winter, the flowers can bloom in several waves, and during the flowering period, there is no need to fertilize, otherwise the flowering period will be shortened. Wait until the end of a wave of flowers, and then apply some flower-promoting fertilizer to it, so as to promote the growth of flower buds. The branches and leaves of Ruixiang flowers are fleshy and have strong drought tolerance, so you need to wait for the potting soil to dry before watering. Frequent watering can cause water accumulation in the pots, causing root rot.
Camellias
Camellia is one of the top ten traditional flowers in China, and has a long history of planting in China. From about August to September in autumn, the branches of the camellia will grow flowers the size of rice grains. Then the flower buds continue to develop and swell, and it takes about 2 to 3 months of gestation. From around November, the buds are completed and bloom, and the camellia enters the full flowering period, and can continue to bloom in winter until April and May of the following year.
From winter to the following spring, camellia flowers can bloom in about 2 or 3 waves, during which buds continue to emerge, develop and bloom. During this period, it is important to take good care of the plant, otherwise it is easy to have the problem of flower buds falling. Adequate sunlight and temperatures in the tens of degrees Celsius are a must.
Camellia is a typical southern flower, which prefers acidic soil, while tap water is alkaline, which will make the soil alkaline over time, affecting the absorption of nutrients by the roots. It is recommended to use some organic fertilizers such as well-rotted chicken manure, fruit peel fertilizer, etc., while supplementing nutrients, organic fertilizers contain sufficient organic acids, which can improve soil alkalinization and make camellia vibrant in winter.