What causes the flower buds of the蟹爪兰 (Disocactus) to wither and fall off?
Answering for netizens why the flower buds of蟹爪兰 wither and fall off, and introducing some small experiences in plant cultivation with the best fertilizer for蟹爪lan, corrections are welcome if there are any mistakes!
It's time for蟹爪lan to be on the market again, and it's time for it to bloom. We all buy a pot of it. Generally, the蟹爪lan purchased comes with flower buds, and the leaves and flower buds look very vigorous when bought. However, after keeping it for a while, the flower buds start to wither and fall off, and the leaves also start to wither and fall off. What causes this? How should we save it?
We know that it is not advisable to frequently move the location of蟹爪lan during maintenance, as this can easily lead to the falling of flower buds. The falling starts from the flower bud withering, and then the whole thing dries up and falls off. This is something that must be known when growing蟹爪lan. A major change in the environment will cause it to lose its flower buds and lead to withering of the flower buds. If this happens right after we purchase it, let it fall off naturally, allowing it to gradually adapt to our home environment. Do not move the pot frequently, you can rotate the pot, and this will not cause the flower buds to wither and fall off.
The second main cause of flower bud withering is due to lack of water. We all know that蟹爪lan belongs to the cactus family, and many flower enthusiasts are afraid to water it, even when it's completely dry.蟹爪lan needs to be watered sufficiently. How to water it? Water it thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. If it's dry for a long time, the roots may be damaged and unable to absorb water, leading to withering from the flower bud, eventually causing it to fall off. If watering is neglected, the leaves will also become weak and withered. Therefore, it is essential to master the correct watering method when growing蟹爪lan.
These two are the main reasons for the withering of蟹爪lan flower buds and leaves. One is root problems, lack of water in the roots can cause this situation, and root rot can also lead to this. Another is frequent moving of the pot and changing the environment, which can also cause this situation. Growing蟹爪lan is not difficult. For the蟹爪lan we purchase, just give it plenty of light, as the sunlight in winter and autumn is not very strong and is conducive to blooming. As long as it gets enough light, adhere to the principle of watering when the soil is dry, and periodically supplement it with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Monopotassium phosphate is very effective, allowing the flower buds to grow larger and bloom quickly.
This is how to care for蟹爪lan in the autumn and winter seasons. If you do it right, it will produce more flower buds, bloom more, and extend the blooming period. When the blooming period is over, its leaves will not wither and will quickly grow new ones.
Here is the information on why the flower buds of蟹爪lan wither and fall off and the introduction to the best fertilizer for蟹爪lan. I hope it is helpful to you!