How to care for hydrangea after its blooming period

1. Appropriate light

The flowering period of Cymbidium is from January to April, and summer comes after the flowering period. Since it is afraid of strong light, the light must be moderate. You can put it in a semi-shaded place, expose it to light in the early morning and evening every day, or you can use a shade net to block the light. The light can be increased in autumn and winter, which is conducive to the formation of flower buds.

2. Increase watering

The amount of watering for Cymbidium orchid should be gradually increased starting from spring. It should not be too humid during the flowering period to avoid affecting the subsequent opening of flowers. After the flowering period, it is necessary to replenish water in time. In summer, water once a day to keep the soil moist.

3. Topdressing after flowering

Since the flowering of Cymbidium orchid consumes a lot of nutrients, it is necessary to apply fertilizer in time after flowering. In April and May, apply fertilizer 1-2 times a month, and it is advisable to use decomposed cake fertilizer. In addition, some nitrogen fertilizer should be applied before autumn to help it continue to grow.

4. Pruning the flower scaping

After the flowers of the Cymbidium orchid fade, the flower stalks will still absorb nutrients, but they will no longer grow. In order to avoid nutrient waste and help it recover quickly, the flower stalks need to be cut off. In addition, you can trim dead branches and rotten leaves to prevent bacteria from growing after rotting.