1. Moisture

1. Winter is the growing season of Crab Claw Orchid, but the temperature is low and the water evaporation is slow, so it is not advisable to water it too much. To keep the soil moist, water is usually poured once every 4 to 5 days. The watering time is selected at noon when the temperature is slightly higher, so as to avoid freezing when watering at a lower temperature.

2. In summer, the temperature is high, and the water evaporates quickly. Although it is shaded, the soil in the basin is still easy to dry. Water it once every 1-2 days. Spraying water on the leaves often can not only ensure the normal growth of plants, but also prevent heatstroke and cool down.

3. Water normally in spring and autumn, once every 2-3 days.

second, fertilization

fertilization is mainly carried out in September-October and April-June, and decomposed animal manure or woye water-soluble fertilizer is applied once every 1 days. No watering before fertilization, the soil in the basin is dry, and the fertilizer effect is better! In spring, branches and leaves germinate, and more leaf fertilizer is applied, mainly nitrogen fertilizer; Stop fertilizing in summer; In autumn, phosphate fertilizer is mainly used to promote flower bud differentiation.

3. Temperature

The most suitable growth temperature of Crab Claw Orchid is 15 ~ 25℃. Appropriate shade in summer to cool down, it is best to move to a sunny place indoors for maintenance in autumn. In winter, the indoor temperature is maintained at 15℃, and it will be frostbitten if it is lower than 5℃. A little direct sunlight can be accepted during sunny days, and the plants can be covered with large plastic bags at night to prevent frostbite.

iv. illumination

Crab claw orchid is a short-day plant. If it can receive 8-1 hours of illumination every day, it can bloom in February-March. In short, long illumination can promote growth, and short illumination time will hinder growth!

5. Precautions

1. Crab claw orchid has a dormant period after flowering, so water should be controlled and fertilizer should be stopped at this time. After the dormant period, flower buds will grow back to normal management. In addition, in summer, because the temperature is too high, the crab claw orchid is in the protection of itself and will be forced to enter the dormant period. At this time, properly reduce watering and strengthen ventilation, and the growth will gradually resume after the temperature rises.

2. In the growth process, because of the nutrient consumption of Crab claw orchid, the leaves will become soft after flowering, which is a normal phenomenon. However, after flowering, the state of Crab claw orchid is relatively poor, so it is necessary to control the watering amount to avoid root rot. During the period of plant recovery, the tips of wilting leaves can be cut off.

3. Crab claw orchids can't be exposed to the hot sun, which will burn the plants, causing the stems and leaves to wilt and even die.