The Culture method of Crab Orchid

Crab orchid, also known as crab foot orchid, is worth cultivating in the hearts of many flower lovers. So do you know how to raise crab orchids? Let's have a look!

The Culture method of Crab Orchid

The main results are as follows: 1. the best propagation time: crab orchid cutting, sowing in spring, and grafting in spring and autumn.

2. The best growing soil: the soil should be a fertile mixture of rotten leaf soil, peat and coarse sand, and the pH should be kept between pH5.5-6.5.

3. Growth humidity requirements: crab nail orchid likes humid environment. In summer, we should water more, keep the basin soil moist, and avoid watering too much to avoid rain, so as not to cause rotten roots. It is best to put it under a well-ventilated window, balcony or eaves.

4. The best growth temperature: the suitable temperature in the growing period is 20C~25 ℃, which is not cold-resistant, and the winter temperature should not be lower than 10 ℃.

5. The best growth light: crab nail orchid likes semi-shade and shade in summer. Crab orchid is a short-day plant, which can blossom in 2-3 months under the condition of short-day sunshine (8-10 hours per day). If it is required to blossom in October, it can be treated with an opaque shade in July, with only 8 hours of light a day, so that it can bloom in late September.

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