Which month is suitable for planting ball orchids?

When to plant ball orchids

Hoya is suitable for planting in spring, usually around March. The temperature at this time is stable at above 15 degrees, and the air humidity is relatively high, which is suitable for the growth of the plant. If you take good warming measures in autumn, you can also plant it.

Ball orchid flowering time

The flowering period of the ball orchid is from May to August every year. Only the ball orchid that has been maintained for two or three years can bloom. It blooms vigorously at the beginning, and then gradually decreases. It can be said that it will continue to bloom until the flowers fade.

Ball orchid planting methods and key points

1. Suitable soil

If you want the ball orchid to bloom vigorously, you need to provide suitable soil for growth. It is best to choose soil that is rich in various nutrients and loose and breathable. Before planting, you can renovate the soil and apply some base fertilizer to improve the soil fertility.

2. Provide nutrients

The ball orchid needs sufficient nutrients during its growth process. When cultivating the ball orchid, if the nutrients are insufficient, it will lead to malnutrition of the plant, and the ball orchid will not bloom. If you want the ball orchid to bloom, you need to provide it with sufficient nutrients. You can apply fully decomposed organic fertilizer once a month.

3. Lighting conditions

Hoya plants like sunlight but cannot tolerate exposure to the sun. If you want the hoya plants to bloom, you need to place them in a place where they can receive sunlight and provide sufficient light to promote the differentiation of hoya flower buds. You also need to provide shade for the hoya plants when the light is too strong. You can use a shade net to cover the top of the plant to prevent the hoya plants from being sunburned.

4. Sufficient water

When growing ball orchids, you need to provide them with sufficient water. You can water them with unpolluted mineral water every three days to keep the soil slightly moist. You can also place tap water in the sun for a day before using it to avoid the chlorine element in the tap water affecting the growth of the ball orchid and promote rapid growth and flowering of the plant.