Abstract: Crab-claw orchid is a beautiful plant that requires proper light and water to grow well. In terms of watering, some people have tried to use beer water to water crabclaw orchids to increase the growth rate and health of the plants. But can this be done? How to pour beer water correctly...
Crabclaw orchid is a beautiful plant that requires proper light and moisture to grow well. In terms of watering, some people have tried to use beer water to water crabclaw orchids to increase the growth rate and health of the plants. But can this be done? How to pour beer water correctly? The following is a detailed introduction of this article.
1. Know Crabclaw orchid is a succulent plant with red or green leaves and shaped like crab claws, hence the name. It can grow in semi-shade and semi-shade environments and is relatively drought-tolerant.
2. Understand the ingredients of beer water Beer water refers to water made by mixing beer and water in proportion. Beer contains a certain amount of nutrients such as glucose, maltose and vitamins.
3. Things to pay attention to before pouring beer water Before pouring beer water, the bubbles of beer need to be eliminated first to avoid affecting the absorption of plants. At the same time, attention should also be paid to controlling the amount of watering to avoid plants being submerged.
4. The benefits of pouring beer water pouring beer water can promote the growth and health of crabclaw orchid. The nutrients in beer can provide nutrients to plants, while also helping to kill bacteria and promote plant growth.
5. Adverse effects of pouring beer water Excessive pouring beer water may cause plants to experience symptoms such as yellowing leaves and drying out leaf tips. At the same time, the composition of beer water may affect the pH of the soil, thereby affecting plant growth.
6. Appropriate time to pour beer water Drinking beer water is best carried out during plant growth, such as spring and summer. Drinking beer water is not recommended during winter or hibernation.
7. Appropriate frequency of pouring beer water The frequency of pouring beer water should be moderate, usually every 2-3 weeks. If you find a problem with the plant, you need to reduce the number of watering times.
8. The correct way to pour beer water The method of pouring beer water is very simple. First of all, you need to mix beer water and ordinary water in a ratio of 1:3. Then pour the mixed water evenly into the soil of the plants.
9. Choose the right type of beer When pouring beer water, you need to choose the right type of beer. In general, light beer is more suitable because of its high maltose and glucose content, which helps plant absorption.
10. Control the amount of watering When pouring beer water, the amount of watering needs to be controlled to avoid problems such as soil water accumulation and plant root rot. Generally speaking, the amount of watering each time should not exceed 1/3 of the total weight of the basin soil.
11. Other skills for maintaining crab claw orchids In addition to watering, there are also other skills for maintaining crab claw orchids. For example, apply fertilizer regularly, maintain appropriate temperature and humidity, prune dead leaves in a timely manner, etc.
12. Pay attention to the watering temperature When watering, you need to pay attention to the temperature of the water. Too cold or too hot water can cause harm to plants. It is best to use room temperature water for watering.
13. Precautions for maintaining crab claw orchids There are many matters to pay attention to when maintaining crab claw orchids, such as not over-watering, requiring regular pruning, not exposing themselves to the sun, etc. Need to be carefully understood and implemented.
14. What is the effect of pouring beer water?
If the beer water is poured correctly, the growth effect of crabclaw orchid will be very significant. It can enhance plant photosynthesis, increase growth rate and disease resistance.
15. In the process of maintaining crabclaw orchids, watering is a very important part. If beer water can be used correctly for watering, it will improve the health and growth rate of plants. However, attention needs to be paid to controlling the amount and frequency of watering to avoid adverse effects.