Crab claw orchid has more advantages to grow in this environment.

Another name for crab claw orchid

Crab claw orchid is a shrubby succulent plant of the cactus family, also known as "Christmas cactus", "crab claw lotus", and "icing on the cake".

There are many varieties of crab claw orchids, such as white Christmas white and snowflakes, yellow Christmas flames and gold, purple Magado and pink Camilla.

Morphological characteristics of crab claw orchid

Crab claw orchid is an epiphytic shrubby succulent plant with no leaves and no thorns on its stem, mostly branched, usually bright green and sometimes a little purple.

The flower of crab claw orchid blossoms at the top of the branch, usually rose red, the two ends of the flower grow symmetrically, the whole flower is about 6-9 cm long.

Growth habits of crab claw orchid

The cool and warm environment is the most suitable for crab claw orchid to grow, and its drought tolerance is better, but it is afraid of the hot and hot weather in midsummer, so it should be moved into a semi-hidden place for maintenance and keep the surrounding temperature between 20-25 ℃. If the temperature is about 15 ℃, the plant will enter a dormancy state.

The growth of crab claw orchid does not need long light, and the flowering period can be controlled by regulating the light time. For example, if the light is kept for 8-10 hours a day, it can blossom in 2-3 months.

The loose soil with rich organic matter and good drainage permeability should be selected for crab claw orchid culture.

The value and use of crab claw orchid

Ornamental value is the most important value of crab claw orchid. Because of its long stem growth and overhanging, it is often made as a hanging orchid placed in the windowsill, entrance and other places for interior decoration. Because the florescence of crab claw orchid can be controlled by adjusting the light, so the florescence of many crab claw orchids is controlled in October, which is an excellent choice for indoor potted flower culture in winter.

The floral language of crab claw orchid

Crab claw orchid is planted in most western countries during the "Christmas" period, so it is called "Christmas cactus" by Christian people.

Crab claw orchid has the beautiful meaning of "turning the world" and "good luck".

Christmas cactus, crab claw lotus, cactus flower, icing on the cake. Crab claw orchid, which originated in Brazil, is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is also planted all over China.