Abstract: Does your crab claw orchid also quietly stick out its small head and look around the world curiously? Want to know when it will bloom beautiful flowers? Then follow me to reveal the little secret of the flowering of Crabclaw Orchid! The flowering period of crabclaw orchid is a mysterious existence, you know...
Does your crab claw orchid also quietly stick out its little head and look around the world curiously? Want to know when it will bloom beautiful flowers? Then follow me to reveal the little secret of the flowering of Crabclaw Orchid! The flowering period of crabclaw orchid is a mystery.
Do you know that the flowering period of crabclaw orchid is a mystery! Generally speaking, it likes to start blooming in October when it is crisp autumn and continues beautifully until February of the following year. However, this is not fixed, and it will change depending on the growth environment you provide it. Crabclaw orchid's "little temper": Temperature and light
If the Crabclaw orchid wants to bloom early, you must first understand its "little temper". It likes a warm environment but is afraid of heat, so it is just right to control the temperature between 15-20℃. In terms of light, Crabclaw orchid is a short-day plant, and it is enough to receive 8 hours of light every day. If you want it to bloom earlier, you can increase the light in autumn, appropriately reduce the temperature after late autumn, and apply some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. You may be able to see the beauty of it blooming a month earlier! Crabclaw orchid's "cosmetology": Fertilizing and watering
During the flowering period of Crabclaw orchid, some special "cosmetology" is also needed. In terms of fertilization, under normal circumstances, it does not need much, but when the buds are growing, applying potassium fertilizer 2-3 times can help it bloom more and larger flowers. As for watering, the roots of Crabclaw Orchid are fleshy roots. If you water too much, the roots can rot, so wait until the soil dries before watering, don't be too frequent. Crabclaw's "little secret": Variety and region The variety and region of Crabclaw will also affect its flowering time. Some early-flowering varieties may begin to bloom in September, while late-flowering varieties may not bloom until March of the following year. Due to the warm climate in the southern region, the flowering time of crabclaw orchids generally is earlier than that in the northern region. "Dormancy period" of crab claw orchid: Post-flowering maintenance After crab claw orchid blossoms, it will enter a short dormancy period. At this time, you need to prune it to prune the remaining flowers, and then prune the stem section appropriately. This allows nutrients to be concentrated, stem nodes to grow better, and also promotes ventilation and light transmission of the plant. The "secret of longevity" of crabclaw orchid: Daily maintenance If crabclaw orchid wants to live longer, daily maintenance is also very important. Keep the soil moist, but do not over-water; avoid over-fertilizing to avoid harm to plants; control indoor temperature and light conditions to avoid excessive exposure or excessive darkness. In addition, we must pay attention to the prevention and control of pests and diseases, regularly check the growth of Crabclaw Orchid, and take timely measures to treat pests and diseases discovered.
Having said so much, have you already had a deeper understanding of the flowering time of Crabclaw Orchid? Go and fertilize and water your crab claw orchid so that it can bloom beautiful flowers early! Believe me, it will bring you endless surprises and joy!