How long does the flowering period of crab claw orchid last? How to extend the flowering period?

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1. How long is the flowering period?

2. How to extend the flowering period

The flowering time of crab claw orchid starts from September every year and can last until April of the next year. There are some differences in the flowering time. Under normal circumstances, the flowering period of crab claw orchid can last for 2-3 months. The flowering period can be short or long. If you don't pay attention to maintenance, the flowering period may be shortened. If you want to extend the flowering period of crab claw orchid, you can avoid strong light, block at least 30%-50% of the light, keep the temperature at about 10-15 degrees, and the temperature difference is best kept within 5 degrees.

1. How long is the flowering period?

The flowering time of crab claw orchid starts from September every year and can last until April of the following year. In different growing environments, The growth conditions of crab claw orchid are different, and the flowering time varies. The specific flowering time is determined by the climate and flower growth of the year. The flowering period of crab claw orchid can last for 2-3 months, and the flowering period can be short or long. If you don't pay attention to maintenance, the flowering period may be shortened.

2. How to extend the flowering period

1. Avoid strong light: Crab claw orchid needs sufficient sunlight before and during flowering, but once it blooms, it cannot be kept in a strong light environment. You can move the crab claw orchid to a semi-shady place, expose it to astigmatism, and block at least 30%-50% of the light. If the light is too strong, the flowers will be burned, causing the flower buds to wither early, greatly shortening the flowering period, so be sure to avoid strong light.

2. Low temperature treatment: Crab Claw Orchid It likes a cool growing environment. If the temperature in the growing environment is too high, the flowers will be greatly shortened. The temperature can be controlled and kept at around 10-15 degrees to reduce the metabolic rate, which can extend the flowering period.

3. Maintain temperature difference: wait for crab claws After the orchid blooms, it is best to keep the surrounding temperature difference within 5 degrees.

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