1.？ Reduce light
Reason: Crab claw orchid likes to grow in a light scattering environment and is afraid of being exposed to the sun. If you leave it in the hot sun for a long time, it will cause the leaves to soften.
Solution: it needs to be maintained in the shade in time, and the window should be opened properly to ensure air circulation. Spray more water on the blades at ordinary times to avoid this from happening again.
2.？ Pruning root system
Reason: Yellow leaves of Crab Claw Orchid may also be the cause of root rot. If the roots of plants turn yellow and soft at the junction with soil, it is root rot.
3.？ Reduce watering
Reason: When it is watered too much during its growth, the roots of plants will be soaked in stagnant water for a long time, and the roots will rot and the leaves will become soft after a long time.
Solution: put it in a well-ventilated place as soon as possible, water it properly at ordinary times, and don't let the basin soil accumulate water. In addition, in the rainy season, we should do a good job of shelter from the rain and not get caught in the rain.
4.？ period of dormancy
Reason: Crab claw orchid grows slowly when it is dormant, and its leaves will become soft and wilting.
Solution: It is normal for this phenomenon to occur during hibernation. Just reduce watering and maintain it normally. It should be noted that there should be no excess water in the soil.
Crab claw orchid 5 "taboo"
1.？ First, avoid moving the flowerpot.
Crab claw orchid is native to the tropical rain forest of Brazil. It is a tropical rain forest plant and likes warm and humid climate, so it is very delicate. Moving the flowerpot frequently changes the position of the crab claw orchid, and the temperature or light fluctuates greatly, which will cause the disorder of the plant biological clock and lead to the drop of flower buds.
If the crab claw orchid has buds, it is best to keep it in one place. If you really want to change places, you should also find a place with similar temperature and light.
2.？ Keep the buds from getting wet.
Crab claw orchid is a "clown" before it grows buds, so it doesn't matter if you spray water on the leaves. In order to make it bear more buds, we will also spray liquid fertilizers such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate to promote the differentiation of flower buds and make the crab claw orchid blossom more.
3.？ Frequent watering
But once the crab claw orchid begins to sprout, it becomes "Lin Daiyu" and can't stand water spraying and fertilization. In winter, we seldom open the window for ventilation. The buds of Crab Claw Orchid are particularly delicate and easy to fall off after being dipped in water or fertilizer.
The roots of Crab Claw Orchid are all Mao Mao roots like hair. This kind of root system is not tolerant to waterlogging. Don't water too much, whether it's a bud or a flower. If you water it too much, the buds will fall off.
Watering the crab claw orchid in winter pays attention to "drying thoroughly and pouring thoroughly". Here are two tips for watering: The first method is to weigh the flowerpot by hand before watering. If the flowerpot becomes very light, it means that there is little water in it and it can be watered. Another way is to insert your fingers into the soil. If your fingertips are dry, you need to water them 2.3 cm below the soil surface. If you can feel the water at your fingertips, you don't need to water it.
4.？ Water the flowers with cold water
Crab claw orchids are kept indoors in winter, and the temperature is generally stable. Over time, the roots of flowers also adapted to the warm environment. If we water the flowers directly with tap water, the cold tap water and soil will form a sharp temperature difference, which will stimulate the roots of the flowers. Although it will not die, it will hinder the growth and absorption of the root system of the crab claw orchid and make the bud wither quickly.
Water the crab claw orchid in winter. Before using it, put the tap water indoors for a period of time, and then use it when the water temperature is almost the same as the ambient temperature.
5.？ Avoid cold wind blowing
In winter, the temperature difference between day and night is large, so the crab claw orchid with buds should be placed in a place with sufficient light and leeward, and never let the cold wind blow. On the one hand, the cold wind will freeze the plants, on the other hand, it will drain the water in the flower buds, which will lead to the rapid flowering of the crab claw orchid, which often lasts for several hours, and the flower buds will immediately fall to the ground the next day.
Some flower lovers like to put flower pots by the window, but it is actually very dangerous. Because at night, cold air can easily blow in through the gap in the window, and plants such as crab claw orchid can't stand it. Therefore, it is best to put the crab claw orchid at a distance from the window in winter.