How to insert crab leg orchid

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1. Cutting time

2. Cutting method

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Crabfoot orchid cuttings should be taken in November in autumn, or after the flowers bloom and fade in spring. Choose a plant with strong growth, cut off the leaf-like stems with 3-7 nodes on the branches, and place them aside to dry the cut areas. The substrate can be mixed with peat soil and river sand, or clean perlite can be used. Insert the stem about 3 cm in, water and moisturize and cover with film. Then place it under diffused light and roots will take root in a few weeks.

1. Cutting time

1. Cutting time

The appropriate cutting time is the basis for survival. You can choose it in November in autumn, or after the flowers bloom in spring. Both of these time periods are good times for cutting. It is helpful for survival and can improve the survival rate.

2. Cutting Method

1. Cut branches: Choose a plant that grows robustly, sterilize the scissors prepared in advance, and then cut off the leaf-like stems with 3-7 nodes on the branches. The cut ones must be in good condition and have Vitality and vitality. After cutting, you cannot cut it immediately. You need to put it aside to dry the cut area. You can place a clean paper towel underneath for about a few days.

2. Prepare the substrate: used for cuttings The substrate is mainly breathable. You can mix peat soil and river sand, or you can use clean perlite. Pour enough water into it to keep it slightly moist, but there should be no accumulation of water.

3. Make cuttings: Insert the dried stems into the substrate. Pay attention to the depth, which is about 3 cm. Do not insert it too shallowly. After cutting, water the inside to moisturize it, and cover it with plastic film.

4. Later maintenance: place in astigmatism Maintain it in an environmentally friendly environment and water it when you find the soil in the pot is dry. Roots will take root in about a few weeks.

2. Cutting method

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