Title: Raising crab claw orchids in spring, avoiding "4 pits", the leaves are thick, and the flowers are full of large pots
Spring is the season of nature's recovery, and it is also the best time to raise flowers. Among the many flowers, the crab claw orchid is attracting attention for its unique leaf shape and gorgeous flowers. However, in order for the crab claw orchid to grow healthy and strong and bloom in the spring, there are some "pits" that need to be taken care to avoid. Below, I will share four precautions for raising crab claw orchids, so that your crab claw orchid leaves are thick and bloom in large pots.
First, choose the right breeding medium
Crab claw orchid prefers a culture medium with good ventilation and good drainage. In general, peat, perlite, or light porous humus soils are preferred. I once tried to use ordinary potting soil to grow crab claw orchids, but I found that the plants grew slowly, the leaves were prone to yellowing and wilting, and even caused root rot. Later, I switched to a mixture of peat soil and perlite and found that the growth of the crab claw orchid was significantly improved, and the leaves were fuller and shinier.
2. Scientific fertilization to avoid "starvation" and "over-fertilization"
Crab claw orchid is a time of vigorous growth in spring and needs adequate nutritional support. However, excessive or improper fertilization can cause damage to crab claw orchids. I once met a flower friend who had to give up treatment due to excessive fertilization, which caused the leaves to burn and the roots to rot. Therefore, I recommend applying well-rotted organic fertilizer to the crab claw orchid every two weeks or so in the spring to control the amount of fertilizer to avoid "starvation" and "over-fattening".
3. Reasonable control of water to prevent "drowning in stagnant water"
Crab claw orchid has high water requirements, but it should not be allowed to log in the water for a long time. Too much water can lead to a lack of oxygen in the roots, triggering root rot and even leading to the death of the entire plant. I once made the mistake of placing crab claw orchids in a pot with no drainage holes at the bottom, only to find that the roots started to rot and the plants gradually withered after a while. Later, I transplanted the crab claw orchid into a well-ventilated potting soil with drainage holes, and poured out the water at the bottom of the pot in time after each watering, and the health of the plants improved significantly.
4. Pay attention to light management to avoid "sun damage"
Crab claw orchids prefer full sunshine, but they also need to avoid prolonged exposure to strong sunlight, especially in spring when temperatures rise. I once placed the crab claw orchid on the balcony, but the leaves were sunburned, and there were spots of burns, which affected the overall viewing effect. Later, I moved the crab claw orchid to a slightly cooler place indoors, and only gave it proper sunlight in the morning or evening, so that the leaves of the plant were bright and grew well.
In conclusion, the conservation of crab claw orchid requires a comprehensive consideration of factors such as soil, fertilization, water and light, and reasonable management can make it thrive and bloom in the spring. I hope that through my sharing, I can help more flower friends avoid the "pit" and enjoy the beauty brought by the crab claw orchid.