Crab Claw Orchid Growing Methods and Precautions

Crab claw orchid is also called crab claw orchid; in the hearts of many flower lovers, it is a very worthwhile variety to cultivate. So are you clear about the growing methods for crab claw orchid? Let's take a look!

Growing methods for crab claw orchid

1. Best propagation time: crab claw orchid cuttings and sowing can be done in spring, and grafting is best in spring and autumn.

2. Best growing soil: the soil needs relatively fertile mixed soil of leaf mold, peat, and coarse sand, and the pH should be kept between pH5.5-6.5

3. Humidity requirements for growth: crab claw orchid likes a humid environment. In summer, water more to keep the potting soil moist, and avoid overwatering and rain shelter, so as to prevent root rot. It is best to place it at a well-ventilated window, balcony, or under the eaves.

4. Best growing temperature: the suitable temperature during the growing period is 20C-25°C; it is not cold-tolerant, and the winter temperature should not be lower than 10 °C.

5. Best growing light: crab claw orchid likes semi-shade, and in summer it needs shading. Crab claw orchid is a short-day plant. Under short-day conditions (8-10 hours of sunlight per day), it can bloom in 2-3 months. If it is required to bloom in October, a light-blocking shade cover can be used on the plant in July for short-day treatment, with only 8 hours of light per day, so it will bloom in late September.

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