When will the crab claw orchid blossom? What is the reason for not blooming?

Crab claw orchid, also known as icing on the cake, crab claw lotus, crab orchid and so on, is a common indoor green plant, flowering is very beautiful. So, when will crab claw orchid blossom? What is the reason why crab claw orchids do not bloom? Let's get to know it together.

When will the crab claw orchid bloom?

The crab claw orchid usually begins to bloom in September, and the flowering period can last for 2-3 months. The suitable temperature for the growing period is 18-23 degrees, and the flowering temperature is 10-15 degrees, not more than 25 degrees. Because the crab claw orchid blossoms in winter with low temperatures, it is necessary to move the crab claw orchid indoors and keep the room temperature at about 15 degrees in order not to affect the normal opening of the flowers. If the temperature is too low, the flowers will not open.

Second, what is the reason why crab claw orchids do not bloom?

1. Lighting

People who have raised crab claw orchids all know that crab claw orchids have very low light requirements, and it does not belong to the all-day type of plant. If it has too much light every day, it will affect its flowering, making it difficult for it to form buds, so it cannot blossom. Not only does the outside sunlight bring light, but even indoor lights illuminate crab claw orchids will have the same impact as daylight. Some breeders like to put the crab claw orchid close to the light at night, so the differentiation of the crab claw orchid will be affected because the light time is too long, so that the crab claw orchid can not bloom. We should put it in a dark environment with light during the day and dark at night, so it can blossom.

2. Temperature

The best temperature for the growth of crab claw orchid is between 18 and 25 degrees, the flowering temperature is between 10 and 15 degrees, and it should not exceed 25 degrees, and it is best to keep 15 degrees. In winter, the temperature of crab claw orchid growth should be kept above 10 degrees before it can blossom normally, otherwise it will frostbite its flower buds, and it is easy to cause dumb buds of flower buds, so when the temperature is too low, the crab claw orchid should be moved to the greenhouse, and then move out of the greenhouse after flowering. After moving out of the greenhouse, we should always observe the temperature. Once the temperature is not up to the standard, we should immediately adjust the temperature to prevent frostbite if it comes out.

3. Watering

The soil of the crab claw orchid growing environment should be semi-overcast and moist. In the rainy summer season, the crab claw orchid should be put back indoors to ensure that its flower buds will not be hurt by the rain. Usually less watering, because the crab claw orchid will not die because of lack of water, its cold resistance is still there, but stagnant water will lead to its death, so watering must be careful and delicate, and its irregular spray must be ensured during the flower bud period. And keep the environment slightly wet.

4. Fertilization

When you choose to fertilize it, you can choose phosphorus and potassium fertilizer and nitrogen-rich fertilizers, such as horseshoe slices and ammonium sulfate, and control a certain amount. Many people may not control its amount when fertilizing, which leads to excessive fertilization and inhibit its development, thus can not blossom, so nitrogen fertilizer should be applied a little less.

The above is the reason why the crab claw orchid arranged by Tuliu.com will bloom and why it will not blossom. Do you know all the reasons?