What are the cultivation methods and precautions of crab foot orchid

How to cultivate crab claw orchid

Crab orchid, also known as crab claw lotus, belongs to the Cactaceae family. There are three common ways of reproduction, namely cuttings, grafting and sowing. It has many flower colors and varieties. It is a very beautiful ornamental plant. It prefers a warm and humid growing environment.

Crab claw orchid generally grows in a warm, humid, semi-shady environment. It is not very cold-resistant, so it needs sufficient sunlight under normal circumstances, but avoid strong sunlight in summer, and keep the temperature between 15-25 degrees. If the temperature is below 10 degrees, it will grow slowly, and below 5 degrees it will enter a dormant state.

Watering method

Crab claw orchid prefers a humid environment, so it is necessary to water it in time, and each time you water it, you need to water it thoroughly. In the high temperatures of summer, you need to reduce the number of waterings because it will enter a dormant state.

Fertilization method

After the crab claw orchid grows new shoots, it needs to be applied with a thin layer of nitrogen fertilizer once every half a month. Be careful not to get it on the leaves. When it reaches the dormant period, fertilization needs to be stopped.

Pruning methods

The crab claw orchid needs to be pruned in time after the flowers fade, and some of the dead flowers need to be cut off. During the growing period, some new branches need to be cut off, and only 1-2 branches need to be retained.

Precautions for breeding crab claw orchid

When caring for Crab Claw Orchid, you need to pay attention to the following: during the dormant period, you need to control the amount of watering to avoid water accumulation, and stop fertilizing. After the flower buds grow out, you can resume normal management, and you also need to maintain a good ventilation environment at ordinary times.