Crab claw orchid drooping. What's going on?

The drooping of crab claw orchid may be caused by improper face-to-face maintenance, such as light, temperature, watering, fertilization and so on. In the maintenance process, it is necessary to maintain 7-8 hours of light and proper shade in summer. Keep the growth temperature between 18 and 25 degrees, and watering should be dry and wet. And regular appropriate amount of fertilizer, mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, supplemented by nitrogen fertilizer.

The reason for the droop of crab claw orchid

1. Improper lighting leads to

Crab claw orchid drooping is caused by lack of light or exposure, so it is necessary to maintain adequate light conditions and keep sunlight for 7-8 hours a day. In summer, due to relatively strong light, it is necessary to properly shade and prohibit long-term exposure.

Second, caused by improper temperature

Crab claw orchid drooping because the temperature is too low or too high, its most suitable growth temperature is between 18 and 25 degrees, when the winter temperature is lower than 0 degrees, it will lead to frostbite, so it is necessary to take timely measures to keep warm and put it in a warm and sunny place indoors.

Third, improper watering leads to

Crab claw orchid drooping is caused by too much watering or drought, so it must be watered reasonably. It can be watered every 3-4 days in spring and summer and 7-10 days in autumn and winter. Keep the basin soil moist every time, and no stagnant water can be produced.

4. Improper fertilization leads to

Crab claw orchid drooping is caused by insufficient fertilizer or serious fertilizer damage, so it is necessary to apply appropriate amount of fertilizer regularly during the growing period, such as applying 1000 times potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution every half month, and applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizer during the bud period. Reduce fertilization after flower fade, and apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer before winter.