Grafted crab claw orchid likes a cool, warm and slightly dry environment. It is afraid of high temperatures and heat in summer and is more tolerant of shade. The suitable growth temperature is 20-25 degrees. In winter, the temperature needs to be around 15 degrees. It likes looseness and looseness. The substrate is rich in organic matter and has good drainage and air permeability. During the high temperature in summer, it can be moved to a place with scattered light for maintenance. The plants often suffer from anthracnose, rot and leaf blight, and should be pulled out and burned intensively.

Introduction to the crab claw orchid

The crab claw orchid is a plant of the Cactaceae family. The stems are hanging, the young stems are flat, the old stems are lignified, the flowers are solitary on the top of the branches, and the corollas are numerous. Round, pear-shaped berries, flowering time from October to February of the following year, commonly used for grafting propagation, best done in May-June and September-October.

Cultivation method of grafted crab claw orchid

Crab claw orchid likes a cool, warm and slightly dry environment. It is afraid of the high temperature and heat in summer and is more tolerant of shade. The suitable growth temperature is 20-25 degrees. , the temperature in winter needs to be around 15 degrees, and it prefers a substrate that is loose, rich in organic matter, and well drained and breathable. It is best to have about 8-10 hours of light per day.

Don’t rush to see the sun or water the crab claw plant just after grafting. Don’t rush to water it at this time. It is best to maintain it in a semi-shade place. After the growth is stable, gradually increase the light and watering, providing 15- The temperature should be around 25°C, and should not be lower than 5°C in winter. Fertilize regularly during the growth period, stop fertilizing in summer, and apply more phosphate fertilizer in autumn. Pay attention to regular pruning, and you can also put up a shelf to allow the plants to grow along the way.

Watering method

Grafted crab claw orchid is relatively drought-tolerant. Do not water too much. You can spray water around the plant to increase air humidity and keep the soil moist during the growth period. , control watering at low temperatures in winter.

Fertilization method

Grafted crab claw orchid is a plant that likes fertilizer. The fertilizer should be mainly nitrogen, supplemented by phosphorus and potassium. In autumn, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are mainly applied, and a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer is added. Until flowering, there will be a dormant period in midsummer. Fertilizer must be added in time, and potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution can be sprayed on the leaves.

Pruning method

Grafted crab claw orchid grows quickly. It needs to be shortened in spring to control the plant shape. It is also necessary to trim the weak and dense stem nodes. After removal, more new stems will grow after thinning and short cutting.

Precautions for cultivating grafted crab claw orchid

Grafted crab claw orchid is suitable for planting in soil that is loose, rich in organic matter, and well drained and breathable. The indoor temperature is best at 25 degrees in winter. The best temperature is about 15 degrees. During the flowering period, the best temperature is 10-15 degrees, and moved to a place with scattered light for maintenance. Anthracnose, rot and leaf blight often occur on the plants, so they should be pulled out and burned intensively.