Cultivation techniques of how to trim crab claw orchid

It is another autumn, and many plants that are dormant in summer begin to grow in this season. Autumn is also the season for crab claw orchid growth, this season is the annoying period for breeding crab claw orchid flower friends, not only to strengthen its daily management, and crab claw orchid will rub long in this season, if not dealt with in time, the impact on beauty is needless to say. How is the crab claw orchid trimmed? What are its cultivation techniques? Let's take a look.

How to trim crab claw orchids

1. After the flowers fade in spring

After the flower fade, remove the residual flowers in time, and cut 3-4 pieces of stem nodes short, thinning the aged stems to facilitate ventilation and later maintenance.

2. in the process of maintenance

Crab claw orchid grows rapidly, in the process of cultivation, sometimes 4-5 new branches grow on a node, at this time to cut off in time, leaving 1-2. Of course, if there are many thin buds on the stem nodes, they should also be removed to make the flowers of the same size and bloom exuberantly.

3. Cultivate for 3-5 years

Crab claw orchid cultivated for 3-5 years, the leaf stem can basically reach 20-30 cm, at this time to use thick wire as a support, around the basin. Put a round bracket on the upper part, and tie the overlong branches directly to the ring, so as to prevent the stem nodes from being scattered. After treatment, the uneven stem nodes will be cut off, so that the plant is umbrella-shaped, which is conducive to plant photosynthesis and display.

4. the plant type is too large.

Suitable conservation environment, crab claw orchid will grow rapidly, plant height of more than 50 cm, not conducive to ornamental. The stem nodes can be cut short in spring to cut off overdense and aging branches. After thinning, the new branches are green and strong, and if they still grow wildly, they can be trimmed again in autumn. Pay attention to the choice of sunny days when pruning, do not trim in summer.

Cultivation techniques of Crab claw Orchid

1. The choice of soil

It is better to choose the soil to be loosened, breathable and drained. Crab claw orchid is actually a lazy plant, hard work is easy to cause problems. Soil is a key link. Because the crab claw orchid is originally an epiphyte growing in the tropical rain forest, the root system is not very prosperous, mainly fibrous roots. Many flower friends like to plant small seedlings in large pots. Too much pot soil is not conducive to plant growth. Therefore, you can choose a little larger pot soil than the plant, and gradually change it.

2. Planting time

In March, the temperature basically picked up, and the crab claw orchid was in its infancy. The basic temperature in the south is above 10 degrees, about 15-20 degrees, and it is basically later in the north.

3. Water management

After planting or transplanting, many people are in a hurry to water it. In fact, this is not good for crab claw orchid. It is generally chosen to pour root water about three days after planting. And is to choose sunny days, if the encounter is continuous rain is not suitable for watering. Watering is generally chosen to water in the morning, the plant will not be too wet at night. Watering frequency should not be too high, dry and then water, do not dry do not water, pouring is thoroughly.

4. Fertilizer management

During the growing period, crab claw orchid is in great need of fertilizer, which is basically a replacement of clear water and fertilizer water. It is better to apply fertilizer after planting or transplanting for half a month or so. After that, the leaf surface can be often sprayed with water to maintain humidity. In addition, there are flower friends' experience, such as putting eggshells, fish bones, "organic fertilizer" and so on. These methods should pay attention to keep a certain distance from the root of the plant, and it is safe to meet again when the root goes down.

5. Pay attention to light and temperature

The strong light of crab claw orchid in the sprouting period is beneficial to the sprouting branch, so it can be exposed to more sun at this time. When growing leaves, the shady environment can make the leaves grow larger and brighter. Summer must be in a cool environment, especially after the temperature exceeds 30 degrees. At this time, we should water less, apply light fertilizer or stop fertilizing. Crab claw orchid likes a stable environment, do not change seats too frequently, avoid temperature ups and downs.

What about the rotten roots of crab claw orchids?

First, remove the crab claw orchid from the basin, and then clean up the soil on the root system. Then cut off the rotten root, the old root and the weak root. Then, after root pruning, soak in carbendazim solution for about 30 minutes, then leave it in a cool and ventilated place to dry.

Finally, prepare loose and breathable nutrient soil, put the crab claw orchid back on the basin, pour it thoroughly, then put it in an astigmatic and ventilated environment, transfer to a sunny environment after a week, and carry out normal maintenance.

How to deal with the redness of crab claw orchid leaves

1. Heat preservation

In winter, in order to prevent frostbite, it is necessary to ensure a suitable temperature, and the winter overwintering temperature of crab claw orchid should not be lower than 10 ℃.

2. Control lighting

For the control of lighting, it is mainly to ensure two points, one is to move it to a place with weak light when the summer light is strong, and the other is to ensure bright scattered light.

3. Supplement growth elements

When the plant is lack of phosphorus, it is easy to cause the leaves of crab claw orchid to turn red, which can be properly supplemented with some phosphate fertilizer.

4. Change the basin soil

When the plant does not change the pot for a long time, it is easy to cause the leaf to turn red. So crab claw orchid needs to change the basin soil regularly, the soil had better be new soil.

Crab claw orchid has a variety of colors and gorgeous flowers, which is very lovable. It is not difficult to cultivate this kind of plant. Friends with ideas can give it a try. It just needs to be watered and fertilized according to its growth habits in the process of culture, otherwise it may affect the growth of the plant.