The ingenious difference between fairy finger and crab claw orchid

If it is mentioned that the cactus belongs to the cactus family, many friends must be very familiar with it. But today, let's get to know the fairy finger and the crab claw orchid, which belong to the same subject. I believe that many friends will not be able to distinguish these two kinds of plants. On the one hand, they may not have a deep understanding of the plants. On the other hand, they are easy to be confused because of their similar appearance. Then let's teach you how to distinguish these two kinds of plants. If you intend to cultivate fairy fingers, how to cultivate them.

First, the similarities and differences between fairy finger and crab claw orchid

The flower part is one of the reasons why it is difficult to distinguish between the two kinds of plants. The flower stem of the fairy refers to the end of the flower stem generally has a more obvious corner, while the end of the flower stem of the crab claw orchid is smoother, usually with few sharp edges and corners; secondly, the flower tube of the fairy refers to a little shorter than the flower tube of the crab claw orchid; the fairy refers to the flower that hangs down when it blooms, while the flower of the crab claw orchid extends upward.

On the other hand, the leaves of the fairy finger and the crab claw orchid are also different, the leaf edge of the crab claw orchid has a more obvious serrated shape, while the leaf edge of the fairy finger is relatively smooth and round, and the growth of its leaves will spread around. The leaves of Cha Cha crab claw orchid grow upright and upward. Through the above introduction, so that we can well distinguish between the above two kinds of plants.

Second, the cultivation of fairy finger

1. Soil environment

The fairy refers to that there are certain requirements for the soil, the soil conditions had better be more fertile and loose, if it is too barren, it will affect the growth and development of the plant, and the water retention and permeability of the soil should be good. It is most appropriate to choose the usual sandy loam and mix it with suitable river sand, do not use the soil with strong stickiness, otherwise the plant will be underdeveloped.

two。 Light and temperature conditions

Between 18-25 ℃ is the most suitable growth temperature for immortals. In winter, it is necessary to ensure that the ambient temperature is above 5 ℃ in order to avoid frostbite and let plants enter a dormant state. Fairy refers to sexual warmth, for short-term care of plants, during the growth period to ensure adequate sunlight, the average daily light time should be controlled at 8-10 hours, otherwise the branches and leaves of the plant will become shorter and thinner, and the yield of flowers will be greatly reduced; if the summer afternoon high temperature, the plant should be transferred to a semi-cool place to avoid partial shrinkage of stems and leaves.

3. Watering and fertilization management

Fairy refers to relatively drought-tolerant, the growth period needs to be fully watered, but should not be too much, to prevent part of the rhizome caused by stagnant water, rot, and watering thoroughly, waiting for the basin soil to dry again; when the winter temperature is low, the basin soil should be watered less and the basin soil should be kept dry; fertilization should be applied about once every half a month, with a small amount of fertilizer each time, mainly potassium and phosphate fertilizer.