Why do the buds of the crab claw lotus fall off?

1. The temperature is too low

The suitable growth temperature for Christmas claw lotus is between 15 and 22 degrees. If the temperature suddenly drops to the lowest point it can bear, below 10 degrees, the flower buds will fall off. In addition, moving it to a low temperature place can also cause this phenomenon.

2. Insufficient Fertilization

Its flowering period is relatively long and it consumes more nutrients. If fertilizer is not applied in time during the growing period or before flowering, the flower buds will fall due to lack of nutrients, so supplementation is necessary in time. You can buy special fertilizer or liquid fertilizer on the market and apply fertilizer once a week.

3. Too little light

The flower buds need sufficient light during the growth period. If there is too little light, the plant will develop poorly and the flower buds will naturally fall off. At this time, you should place it in a place with sufficient scattered light and get more sun, so that the number of flowers will increase and the color will be brighter. But be careful to avoid strong light when the temperature is high and block it in time.

4. Excessive watering

It needs to control water during the flowering period. There is no need to add too much water if the soil is not dry, otherwise it will affect the growth of flower buds and cause the flower buds to fall. At this time, the soil in the pot only needs to be kept slightly moist, and water accumulation is strictly prohibited.