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Can Tillandsia bloom in winter?

Last Update ：2024.06.25

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Tillandsia is what we call purple-flowered bromeliads. Their flowers are very special. The inflorescences do not have petals extending in all directions like other flowers, but are flat. Their flowers are purple and look like small butterflies. This kind of flower is small in size and is very suitable for displaying at home. It is very interesting. So having said that, can this kind of flower bloom in winter? Come and take a look.

Can it be opened in winter?

Can it bloom in winter?

The flowering period of this kind of flower is relatively long. Even if you only look at the bracts, you can see them for several months! This kind of flower is relatively shade-tolerant and is a good material for beautifying the environment at home. However, some friends’ little iron flowers have not bloomed even after two years of cultivation, so I am very curious whether this kind of flower can bloom in winter? The answer is yes. If handled properly, this flower can bloom in winter.

Under normal circumstances, if the number of leaves of this kind of flower is enough and the age of the plant is appropriate, they will bloom when they encounter low temperatures. But if we raise them indoors, we may not be able to make them bloom on time, so we must find the right method. Therefore, if you want to do this job well, you must plan in advance, so that you can prepare well in advance.

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Tips for blooming in winter

< p>First of all, don’t use the previous fertilizers. Change to fertilizers with more K and less N. Some friends may think that if you want flowers to bloom well, you need to add more P fertilizer. In fact, not every plant is the same. Such. Especially in the three weeks before you want to plant them, you don't need to use any fertilizer, but if you water them, you can still water them as often as before.

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Daily maintenance instructions

When the flower buds gradually change color, it is not due to lack of sunlight, but a sign that the flowers will soon wither. At this time, you can choose to remove the flower buds directly so that they can grow side buds. So if you encounter this situation, don’t worry, it’s normal. After the flower buds wither, the withered flower spikes can be removed directly. The temperature should be controlled between 20-25°C. If the humidity is not a problem, it will bloom again in a few months.

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