Causes and solutions of thinning and softening of crab claw orchid leaves

The crab claw orchid is not only beautiful, but also very easy to open, and the flowering period is relatively long, so it is more popular, but friends who have raised it all know that the leaves often become thinner and softer. What's going on? Let's get to know it with the editor.

1. Lack of water

Crab claw orchid is a kind of succulent, its leaves are the place to store nutrients and water, it becomes soft and thin, it is most likely caused by lack of water. When we find that the leaves of the crab claw orchid are getting thinner and thinner, we can observe carefully that if the leaf joint of the crab claw orchid grows a lot of white moustache, these moustaches do not grow normally, it is actually the aerial root of the crab claw orchid, because the root system can not get water from the soil, but specially absorbs water from the air.

Solution: so at this time need timely watering to replenish water, watering should also be paid attention to, the basin should be watered thoroughly, the basin bottom can leak water to that kind, remember to dry the basin floor water after watering, do not have stagnant water. Place it in a brightly lit place after watering, and cannot accept direct sunlight, especially in summer, where you can spray water mist to moisturize from time to time during normal maintenance.

2. Root necrosis

If there are no leaks in the flowerpot and the soil is hardened, the root system may be dead when the leaves of the crab claw orchid become thinner. The roots of the crab claw orchid can not breathe normally in a closed environment, preferably necrotic and lose absorptive capacity, while the leaves will become thinner in the case of lack of water.

Solution: at this time the best way is to change the pot to change the soil, choose a flowerpot with leaking holes. After taking out the crab claw orchid, pat off the original soil, cut off the necrotic roots, and re-basin the loose and breathable soil.

3. Lack of fertilizer

Crab claw orchid is its growing season in spring, and it is time for it to maintain its energy, when its leaves become as thin as paper, and we need to replenish it with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. We can find the relevant horticultural nutrient solution in the shop, which contains the three nutrient elements of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The use of nutrient solution is, generally mix 28 ml of nutrient solution into 4 liters of water and stir evenly. When applying fertilizer, first spray the leaves with water to keep the leaves moist, and then directly irrigate the roots until there is water flowing out from the bottom of the basin, usually 1-2 times a week.

The above is the introduction of the reasons and solutions for the thinning and softening of crab claw orchid leaves. I hope it can help you. If you want to know more about it, please follow us.