1, crab claw orchid should be watered less.
In summer, the temperature is high and the air is sultry. At this time, the crab claw orchid, which is already in hibernation, must pay attention to watering. Don't water more, because the dormant crab claw orchid has slow growth and metabolism, and the water absorption capacity of the root system has also decreased.
At this time, if you water too much or use too much force, there will be water in the flowerpot, which will cause the root system of this flower to rot due to lack of oxygen. Crab claw orchids with rotten roots will soon show signs of yellowing leaves. Therefore, it is recommended not to do it when watering. The frequency of watering should be 65438+ 0-2 times a month.
2. Crab claw orchid should be ventilated more
Although the crab claw orchid does not bloom in dog days, the ornamental value of the green leaves is not low. So at this time, it is not easy to raise it well. Because the leaves of crab claw orchid are dense, poor ventilation will lead to the leaves without spirit. Therefore, it is suggested that potted crab claw orchid should be ventilated frequently in these two months.
Only with good ventilation will its branches and leaves be more vibrant. Friends who care for crab claw orchids indoors don't need deliberate ventilation, just open the window for 3 hours every day. In addition, it is not recommended to put the flowerpot of crab claw orchid in the air outlet of air conditioner. Air-conditioned air is indoor circulating air, and the blown temperature is too low, which is not conducive to the growth of crab claw orchid.
3. Crab claw orchid does not need fertilization in summer.
Crab claw orchid summer maintenance, remember not to fertilize! In fact, except for the crab claw orchid, fertilization is not advisable for all potted flowers as long as they are dormant. Because of the absorptive capacity of dormant plants, the demand for foreign nutrients is also low. Neither potassium dihydrogen phosphate nor nitrogen fertilizer is recommended at this time. So this also reminds the flower friends.
If you are worried about the lack of nutrients in the flowerpot all summer, you can add some fertilizer to the flowerpot when you maintain the crab claw orchid in spring. Mainly organic nitrogen fertilizer. At this time of summer, no more fertilization is allowed. If fertilization is applied at this time, it is easy to burn the roots of flowers.