The leaves of the crab claw orchid are too soft and bloom into a problem, 3 ways to rescue, the leaves are as hard as iron, fat and strong and bloom more!
Crab claw orchid is an epiphytic plant of the cactus family, speaking of crab claw orchid, it will always remind people, like claws, fat small leaves, flowers are very bright, full of interest, if it is placed next to the computer, on the dining table, it will increase the joyful atmosphere.
Crab claw orchid is a common ornamental flower, autumn is the growth period, winter is its flowering period, probably around Christmas will bloom, so it also has the title of Christmas flower, its flowers are colorful, such as pink, orange, white, when buying, you must buy crab claw orchid with full buds.
Crab claw orchid is beautiful, but the maintenance method is not simple, some people consider that its root system is relatively weak, will be directly grafted on the cactus, or grafted on the leaf fairy, when it is in full bloom, layer upon layer, like a pink waterfall, very beautiful.
Of course, crab claw orchid flowering, very dependent on the leaves, if the leaves are full and fat enough, nutrients are sufficient, flowering will also be smooth, if the leaves are wrinkled, relatively thin, it is also difficult to flower. Therefore, it is very important to raise the leaves, if the leaves at home are too soft and not full, it may have something to do with these three aspects, and it is easy to solve the problem before starting.
How much to water
Everyone knows that cactus is a more drought-tolerant plant, in fact, crab claw orchid and cactus are related by blood, in drought tolerance is the same, more drought-tolerant, and its root system is weak, are some fibrous roots, and do not like moist soil, so too much watering, is not conducive to growth and development, easy to cause root rot. However, if there is a long-term lack of water, it will also lead to the flow of water in the leaves, and the situation of soft folds will appear. It's hard to recover after a long time.
How can you tell if it's time to water?
It is especially important to maintain the crab claw orchid in the summer, because the high temperature may put it into dormancy, and the need for water is very small, and in addition to shading, it is necessary to water less. At other times, you can also observe the growth of the leaves, if the leaves are slightly soft, it is a sign of lack of water, and it is necessary to replenish water in time. Of course, the principle of watering crab claw orchids is that if it is not dry, it will not be watered, and if it is watered, it will be watered thoroughly.
The intensity of the light
Crab claw orchid is a short-day flower, likes to grow in a sunny environment, and is not shade-tolerant, many people will shade it in summer, because this can avoid the water in the leaves evaporating too quickly, and can avoid being burned. At other times, it should be placed in a sunny area, to ensure that the light can not be less than six hours a day, if it is placed in a shady place for a long time, it will definitely grow, the leaves are soft, not full enough.
Especially in autumn, when the crab claw orchid recovers, it is necessary to gradually contact with light, and change the direction of the pot once a week so that each leaf can receive light evenly, so that it can grow vigorously.
Whether the flower roots are rotten or not
The flower roots of crab claw orchid are very weak, and if you are not careful, it will rot, not only because your hands are too diligent, but also because the permeability of the flower soil is not good, and there will be water accumulation when you water a little water, so it is easy to rot, and after the rot, it blocks the way to absorb nutrients, and the leaves will become thin and soft, and they will fall off when you pull it. Therefore, it is also very important to raise a good crab claw orchid drawing, it is recommended to choose a well-ventilated, well-drained fertile soil, and you can turn the pot in autumn, such as using peat soil and perlite maifan stone and then adding bottom fertilizer. If there is rot that cannot be saved, cut off the sturdy leaves, dry the wounds and re-insert them in the soil, so that they can take root in less than 15 days and bloom the following year.