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Is the old stem of Dendrobium drumstick still blooming

Saul Goodman
2020-07-01 09:04:16
Generally, the old stem will not bloom again. After flowering, the old stem has no flowering nutrients, and it is difficult to support flowering later. Only those that grow again in the second year can bloom. The flowering period is from March to may in spring. The flowers are golden yellow with thick texture. If you want to promote flowering, you can pay attention to good maintenance methods, provide a half shade environment, adjust the temperature, and apply water and fertilizer normally.

I. is it still blooming?

Its old stems generally will not bloom again. After natural defoliation, these old stems after flowering have no flowering nutrients, and then it is difficult to support flowering. Only the second year can bloom again. The flowering period is from March to may in spring. After flowering, the flowers are golden yellow with thick texture. The bracts on them are relatively small, about 2-3mm long, with a little fragrance.

Dendrobium drumstick

2. How to bloom

1. Half shade environment: to make it bloom, first of all, it is necessary to provide half shade environment and give a certain amount of light, so as to ensure normal growth. If the sun is too hot, it may have an impact on the plant and cause damage.

Dendrobium drumstick

2. Temperature regulation: temperature regulation is also very important. It is suitable for normal warm environment. It grows fastest at about 20 ℃, and the temperature difference between day and night cannot be too large.

3. Apply water and fertilizer: supply water and nutrients normally, so as to ensure sufficient nutrients for growth, and add water according to the growth trend. As for fertilizer, it is necessary to apply sufficient base fertilizer first, and then apply fertilizer 2-3 months later.

Fertilizer

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