Can crab claw orchids be kept indoors? There are three ways to solve the rotting root problem!

Crab claw orchid, also known as crab orchid and Christmas cactus, is a common succulent plant in the park, which can not only decorate furniture, but also purify indoor air, so many people like to keep a pot at home. Can crab claw orchid be kept indoors? What about the rotten roots?

First, crab claw orchid introduction:

Is crab claw orchid a succulent plant?

Crab claw orchid is a succulent plant, shrubby, with many branches and no thorns, with drooping stems and leaves and bright green or purplish flowers, usually blooming in February of the following year.

2. How many times a year does the crab claw orchid bloom?

Crab claw orchid usually blossoms twice a year, but if properly managed, it can blossom three times a year, but it is rare. Generally, the first flowering is around April, and the second flowering is from July to August, but due to different environment and management methods, the flowering period will be extended or postponed.

Can crab claw orchids be kept indoors?

Crab claw orchid can be raised indoors, not only can dress up the environment, but also can purify indoor air, whether it is balcony, living room, bedroom, study, doorway can be placed.

1, crab claw orchid in the living room: can be placed next to the TV set, next to the sofa, giving people a comfortable and relaxed feeling.

2, crab claw orchid on the balcony: can be put together with green apple, tortoise back bamboo, etc., the shape is very beautiful, of course, it can also be put alone, showing more otherworldly beauty.

3, crab claw orchid in the bedroom: can be put on the bedside table, balcony, etc., can purify the indoor air.

Third, what about the rotten roots of crab claw orchids?

Crab claw orchid belongs to fleshy root system, so it is easy to rot due to water, fertilizer, basin soil and other problems. The specific reasons are as follows:

First, too much watering: crab claw orchid is a succulent plant, the water requirement is not high, generally as long as the basin soil is moist, but if too much watering, it will cause the basin soil stagnant water to cause rotting roots.

Solution: drain the water from the pot soil in time, take out the whole plant and put it in a cool and ventilated place for a day or two, and then transplant it to the pot soil. If the root system is much rotten, it can be discarded directly.

Second, excessive fertilization: crab claw orchid does not have high requirements for fertilizer, generally follow the principle of a small number of times to fertilize the best. If you apply too much fertilizer or apply raw fertilizer or thick fertilizer, the root system will rot.

Solution: take the crab claw orchid out of the pot, remove the rotten part, then remove the surrounding soil, transplant it into another flowerpot, then cover the soil and pour a small amount of water to let it grow freely.

Third, do not change the basin for a long time: crab claw orchids generally change the basin soil every year, if it is not changed for a long time, it will make the drainage of the basin soil worse, and the roots will rot over time.

Solution: take out the crab claw orchid, cut off the rotten root, then replace the basin soil and plant it with loose, fertile and breathable slightly acidic soil. Before putting on the basin, it is best to put a few thicker broken tiles at the bottom of the basin, and then sprinkle a small amount of rotten organic fertilizer, which not only improves drainage, but also provides nutrients for crab claw orchid.

Generally speaking, crab claw orchid can be kept indoors, which can not only purify the air, but also improve indoor ornamental value. However, if you water too much or fertilize too much, it will cause rotten roots, so during the breeding period, you must control water and fertilizer.