Crab claw pruning

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1. Pruning during the growth period

2. Pruning during the budding period

3. Pruning after flowering

4. Other pruning

5. Things to note

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The method of pruning crab claw orchid is very simple. During its growth period, the dense leaves need to be cut off, and after the flower buds grow, they should be thinned out to avoid consuming nutrients. After the plant has finished blooming, the remaining flowers need to be pruned promptly, and 2-3 flowering stem nodes should be cut off. The dry and yellow leaves on the plant should also be cut off together, and a major pruning should be carried out after 3-5 years of cultivation.

1. Pruning during the growth period

1. Pruning during the growth period

The growth ability of crab claw orchid is very strong, so a lot of leaves will grow on the plant. The denser leaves must be pruned. If not pruned, It will affect growth and appearance.

2. Pruning during the budding period

After it grows flower buds, if the flower buds grow more, you need to prune off part of them appropriately, otherwise the nutrients will be consumed and the flower buds will not grow. flowering.

3. Pruning after flowering

After the plant has finished blooming, it should be pruned in time. The remaining flowers that have bloomed and failed should be cut off in time, and 2-3 flowering stem nodes should also be cut off. In addition, if you find dry or yellow leaves, you need to cut them off immediately.

IV. Other pruning

After the crab claw orchid has been growing for about 3-5 years, it needs to undergo a major pruning. It is necessary to remove the old stems, dead leaves and Cut off some weak stem nodes. If you want to prune diseased stems and leaves, prune them first and then treat them with medication.

5. Precautions

In order to allow the plant to recover faster after pruning, it is best to disinfect the knife before use, otherwise the incision will be infected and the recovery time will be slowed down.

2. Pruning during the budding period

3. Pruning after flowering

4. Other pruning

5. Things to note

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