When the crab claw orchid is pruned, it is necessary to cut off the dense leaves during its growth period, and after the plant grows buds, cut off too many buds. When the crab claw orchid blooms, it is necessary to cut off the withered flowers and stems and leaves that have been blooming for 2-3 years. After the plant grows for 2-3 years, it is necessary to cut off all the old stems, dead leaves, diseased leaves and weak stems and leaves.

Crab claw orchid 1 How to prune and prune in growing period

Crab claw orchids need pruning during the growing period. Because of its strong growth ability, many leaves will grow in the growing period of plants. At this time, it is necessary to cut off too dense leaves, otherwise it will consume too much nutrients and affect the plant type.

2. Pruning in bud stage

When the crab claw orchid grows buds, if there are many buds, it is necessary to cut off too many buds, otherwise it will lead to uneven nutrient absorption and affect the quality of flowers.

3. Prune after flowering

When the crab claw orchid blooms, it is also necessary to prune the plant, cut off the withered flowers, and cut off 2-3 sections of flowering stems and leaves to avoid nutrient loss, so as to ensure the healthy growth of the plant after flowering.

Step 4 trim branches and leaves

After the crab claw orchid grows for 3-5 years, all the old stems, dead leaves, diseased leaves and weak stems and leaves should be cut off. In order to recover the injury of crab claw orchid quickly after pruning, it is best to disinfect the scissors in advance to prevent the incision from being infected with germs.