Conservation of Crabclaw Orchid during flowering
As a star variety of indoor ornamental flowers in winter, Crabclaw orchid is favored by gardening enthusiasts for its gorgeous hanging flowers. However, many flower lovers have found that carefully maintained crabclaw orchids often have problems such as flower buds falling off and shortened flowering period. The key to solving these maintenance problems is to master special management skills during the flowering period. There are four key points for maintaining crabclaw orchid during flowering period. Temperature control: During winter maintenance in the golden range of 15 - 18℃, a constant temperature of 15-18℃ needs to be maintained, and the temperature difference between day and night should be controlled within 5℃. When the room temperature is below 10℃, the plant will activate a self-protection mechanism to stop nutrient transport, causing the unopened flower buds to fall off. A microclimate environment can be established by laying insulation mats and staying away from cold air windows. Light management: The full sunshine strategy in winter ensures more than 4 hours of direct light every day, and uses a combination of southbound sill + fill light for lighting. Studies found that plants receiving sufficient light increased the number of flowering by 30% and the flowering period extended by 5-7 days. Pay attention to rotating the flowerpot regularly to avoid tilting the plant type caused by light on one side. Water and fertilizer skills: The precise supply plan uses the "fingertip detection method" to judge the watering timing: the index finger is inserted into the pot soil for 2 centimeters, and the water is poured thoroughly when there is no sense of moisture. Combined with potassium dihydrogen phosphate (diluted 1500 times) foliar spraying every 15 days, it can promote the synthesis of anthocyanins and make the colors more colorful. Avoid using undecomposed organic fertilizers to avoid the risk of root burning. Trim and ventilation: three-dimensional space management maintenance of crab claw orchid during flowering
Conduct 3D ventilated pruning every week: ① Remove inward crossing branches ② Cut too dense nodes ③ Short and long branches. Combined with hanging cultivation, the ventilation efficiency of plants can be increased by 40%, effectively preventing the breeding of gray mold and aphids. Analysis of the flowering time of Crabclaw orchid The natural flowering period usually lasts from October to February of the following year. Early-growing species (Christmas snow) begin to bloom in November, and late-growing species (Lantern Festival Brocade) can continue to bloom until early spring. The flowering period can be extended by temperature control, and maintaining a constant temperature of 15℃ can extend the opening time of a single flower from 5 days to 9 days.
After mastering these professional maintenance skills, you will witness the transformation process of crabclaw orchid from sporadic blooming to bursting in pots. Remember to replenish nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium balanced fertilizers in time in late flowering to reserve energy for the next flowering. Planting different varieties together can create a half-year-long "aerial flower gallery" landscape.