How often should I water the crab claw lotus?

How often should I water the crab claw lotus?

The watering frequency of Christmas claw lotus is not fixed. Generally, it can be watered once every 5-7 days in spring and autumn. In summer, the water evaporates quickly, so it can be watered once every 1-2 days. In winter, it needs to be watered once every 7-10 days. Rainwater, rice water, tap water, etc. can be used for watering.

How to water Christmas claw lotus

1. Check the soil and water it : When growing Christmas claws, you can insert your hand into the soil and judge whether watering is needed based on the dryness and wetness of the soil. Wait until the soil is completely dry before watering.

2. Water according to the growth of the plant : Increase the amount of watering during the vigorous growth period of the plant, but do not water during the bud formation period. Spraying can be used instead of watering.

Watering precautions for Christmas claw lotus

1. For newly planted Christmas claws, do not irrigate with large amounts of water after watering them thoroughly once. Just keep the soil slightly moist during maintenance.

2. During the maintenance period, you can fill the pebble tray of the Christmas claw lotus with water, instead of watering the plant directly, which can indirectly replenish water and help the plant bloom better.

What to do if you overwater the crab claw lotus

If the Christmas claw lotus is watered too much, the first thing to do is to control the water, then remove the plant and prune its roots. If the situation is serious, the soil must be changed.