'periodic-blooming' originates from the combination of 'periodic,' derived from the Greek word 'periodikos,' meaning 'recurring at intervals,' and 'blooming,' from the Old English 'blōma,' meaning 'flower.'

'periodikos' transformed into the Latin 'periodicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'periodic.' 'Blōma' evolved into the Middle English 'blome,' and eventually became 'blooming.'

Initially, 'periodic' meant 'recurring at intervals,' and 'blooming' meant 'flowering.' The combined term 'periodic-blooming' retains these meanings, referring to plants that flower at regular intervals.