Can crab claw orchid be exposed to the sun in winter? Can it be repotted in winter?

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1. Can I bask in the sun in winter?

2. Can the basin be changed in winter?

3. Things to note when changing basins

The crab claw plant itself is very light-loving and is a short-day plant. During the normal management period, it must be exposed to the sun for 4 to 6 hours every day to maintain normal growth and flowering. And the light is very soft in winter, so of course you can bask in the sun. It is recommended to place it on a south-facing windowsill or balcony. Plants that get more sun can survive the winter better and accumulate a lot of nutrients to promote better flowering.

1. Can it bask in the sun in winter?

The crab claw plant itself likes light and is a short-day plant. During the management period, 4 to 6 hours of sunshine every day is required to meet the growth needs, and the plants can grow normally and bloom. In winter, the temperature is low and the light is very soft. Of course, you can bask in the sun. It can be placed indoors on a sunny windowsill or balcony. Exposure to more sun is beneficial to winter and flowering in the coming spring. It can make the flowers more colorful and the flowering period last longer.

2. Can it be repotted in winter?

You cannot repot crab claw orchid in winter. Because this is its flowering stage, it is when it needs nutrients. If you change the pot, it will consume a lot of nutrients and affect flowering. Moreover, the temperature is also very low at this time, so it is difficult for the plants to adapt to the environment after repotting, and it is easy to cause death.

It is recommended to repot it in spring after the flowers have faded. Cut off the remaining flowers after they fade to save nutrient consumption. Afterwards, the plants can be repotted and transplanted. At this time, the environment is suitable and the plants can adapt to the new environment more quickly and resume growth.

3. Precautions for repotting< /h2>

In addition to taking time to repot it, you also need to pay attention to root pruning. Cut off all old, dead and rotten roots. It is also necessary to replace all the original soil so that the nutrients are sufficient and the plants can better absorb nutrients and water, which is more conducive to later growth.

2. Can the basin be changed in winter?

3. Things to note when changing basins

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