Crab claw orchid watering is divided into: winter and spring watering, summer watering, and autumn watering.

1. Watering in winter and spring

The temperature in winter is relatively low, and water evaporates more slowly at this time, so generally water the crab claw orchid every 7-10 days. It is best to pay attention to the water temperature being almost the same as room temperature. After the temperature gradually rises in spring, you can water it once every 3-5 days, but when watering, be careful to avoid water accumulation in the soil.

2. Watering in summer

After the summer temperature is higher than 30 degrees Celsius, the crab claw orchid will enter a dormant period. At this time, its growth will be slow and its demand for water will also be reduced. , so at this time, water must be strictly controlled and maintained in a ventilated and cool place. You can usually spray a little water around it, which can increase the air humidity and also play a cooling role.

3. Watering in autumn

Autumn is the flower bud gestation period of crab claw orchid. At this time, the pot soil needs to be kept slightly moist, so you can increase the frequency of watering appropriately and pay attention to each watering. The amount of water cannot be too large. When the air is dry, you also need to spray water on the leaves, which will help the formation of buds and the opening of flowers.

Crab claw orchid maintenance method

1. Suitable soil: For cultivating crab claw orchid, it is best to have sandy soil with loose water retention, good drainage and air permeability. You can use sandy soil, compost Mix leaf soil, compost soil, etc. evenly to prepare suitable cultivation soil. You can also add some organic fertilizer, bone meal, etc. as soil base fertilizer to increase soil fertility.

2. Appropriate light temperature: Crab claw orchid likes a warm environment with sufficient light. For normal maintenance, it is best to maintain 6-8 hours of light a day, but be careful to avoid direct sunlight. In summer, It can be maintained indoors in a cool place with astigmatism. Do not expose it to the sun for a long time, otherwise it will cause the plants to dry out and burn. In rainy seasons, you need to pay attention to ventilation and supplementary light.

3. Correct fertilization: Crab claw orchid is a plant and flower that likes fertilizer. When cultivating crab claw orchid, you need to pay attention to regular fertilization to promote growth and ensure larger and more colorful blooms. During the growth period, you need to fertilize it regularly. Apply thin potassium dihydrogen liquid fertilizer once a month, pay attention to applying thin fertilizer frequently, gradually stop fertilizing after winter, and prohibit fertilizing when the temperature is below 10 degrees.