Do I need to pinch the new leaves of crab claw orchid?

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1. Do you want to pinch?

2. Methods to promote flowers

Whether you should pinch off the new leaves of the crab claw orchid depends on the growth stage, or what the purpose is. If it is in the growth period, there is no need to pinch it. If there is no flowering in the flowering period, you can pinch it off if you want to promote flowering. This can save nutrients and facilitate flowering. In addition, if you want to bloom normally, you can also use supplementary light treatment, water control and fertilizer supplementation, so that you can bloom smoothly and the flowering period will be longer.

1. Whether to pinch or not

Whether to pinch off the new leaves of the crab claw orchid depends on the growth stage, or what the purpose is. If it is in the vigorous growth period, there is no need to pinch it off. Only new leaves will grow and grow bigger. If there is no flowering at the flowering time, you need to use your fingers to pinch off the new leaves. This can save nutrients and promote flowering.

2. Flowering Methods

1. Supplementary light: It is a semi-sun plant. During maintenance, it should be placed in a scattered light to get more sun, especially before and after flowering. Only when there is sufficient light can it bloom normally. Otherwise, the flower buds will fall off easily and the flowering period will be shortened.

2. Control watering: ten days a year The amount of water should be reduced every month. If the soil is not dry, there is no need to replenish water. If the pot soil is too wet, it will also affect flowering. Just make sure the soil is slightly moist at ordinary times, and water accumulation is strictly prohibited.

3. Appropriate fertilization: Its flowering period is relatively long and it consumes more nutrients. After budding, you need to fertilize frequently, about once every ten days. The fertilizer can be commercially available special fertilizer or liquid fertilizer. Sufficient nutrients will make the flowers and colors more colorful and beautiful.

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