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The stem of crab claw orchid gets its name like the secondary claw of crab, and crab claw orchid is often called crab claw lotus. I think this name is closer to it, because the flower of crab claw lotus is like lotus flower. Crab claw orchid usually blossoms at Christmas, around New Year's Day, so it is also known as "Christmas cactus" in western countries. Its nodal stem will hang down when it grows to a certain length, and the fuchsia florets bloom in a whole circle of flowerpots. How can such a beautiful flower not reproduce a few pots? let's take a look at the cutting method of crab claw orchid.

Suitable cutting methods of crab claw orchid

Leaf cuttings

Cutting time and temperature of Crab claw Orchid

The cutting time of crab claw orchid is from March to June in spring and autumn, or from September. It usually takes about 20 days to take root.

Preparation of cutting tools

Small flowerpots, loose and breathable soil, kettles, sprinklers, scissors or blades, carbendazim, rooting powder (essential)

The cutting steps of crab claw orchid:

The first step: choose the stronger leaves of the crab claw orchid, and generally choose the top 2-5 sections.

Step 2: soak the intercepted leaves in carbendazim solution for 30 minutes, then take them out and let the wound dry.

Step 3: prepare the soil for cutting during the drying period, then apply rooting powder to the wound position of the dried leaves.

Part IV: neatly arrange the treated leaves and insert them into the soil around 2-3cm, then spray water to the basin soil and spray it to the soil moist.

Step 5: put the cuttings of crab claw orchid into a weak light and ventilated position for maintenance.

Matters needing attention

After intercepting the leaves, the intercepted position of the mother plant should be coated with carbendazim to prevent wound infection.

The soil used for cutting crab claw orchid must be loose and breathable with good drainage. You can choose sun-dried sand.

Crab claw orchid cuttings do not require much moisture, so as to ensure that the potted soil has some moisture; do not water too much.

Freshly cut leaves should not be watered with heavy water, first of all, they are afraid of decay, and secondly, they may let freshly cut leaves rush out of the soil.

The intercepted leaves must be dried at the wound.

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