How to make the iron tree bloom, what does blooming mean

1. How to make the iron tree bloom

1. Adequate light: It is a tropical sun-loving plant. It can carry out photosynthesis better with sufficient light, so more nutrients will be formed and the better the plant will grow. However, when the light is too strong in the summer, it is necessary to provide shade and expose more diffuse light. This will accumulate a lot of nutrients and lay the foundation for flowering.

2. Water in moderation: It is drought-resistant but not water-resistant. You must water it in moderation at ordinary times. It is best to water it when it is dry and water it thoroughly when you do. When the climate is relatively dry, you should spray water frequently to increase the humidity.

3. Adequate nutrients: Its root system is very developed, but also very fragile. Although it likes fertilizer, you cannot use fertilizer with high concentration, otherwise it will burn the roots. In addition to applying base fertilizer during planting, topdressing is also required during the growing season. A thin layer of compound fertilizer or liquid fertilizer once a month is enough, mainly to supplement phosphorus and potassium elements to promote faster flowering.

2. What does flowering represent?

It is extremely rare for a cycad to bloom. Not only does it require an environment conducive to its growth, but it also requires maintenance for a certain number of years. Under normal circumstances, it needs maintenance for more than 10 years. Therefore, its flowering often represents a good omen, indicating that good things are going to happen in the home, and heralding joy, harmony, and happiness.