When to prune crab claw orchid?

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1. Pruning time

2. Precautions

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Pruning crab claw orchid can be done in the late blooming period, after the flowers fade, and during the autumn growth period. The pruning methods are also different in different periods. In the late flowering period, the remaining flowers are mainly cut off in order to extend the flowering period. After the flowers fade, prune off the dead flowers and branches that are not growing well. Pruning in autumn is to promote its flowering, which means to remove weak and thin leaves and to appropriately thin out the flower buds.

1. Pruning time

1. Pruning time

1. Pruning in the late flowering period: In the late blooming period of the Crab Claw Orchid, if you want to appropriately extend the flowering time, you need to prune off some residual flowers at this time. When pruning, 2-3 stem nodes under the flowers should also be cut off.

2. Prune after the flowers fade: After it blooms, the dead flowers on the plant should be cut off to avoid excessive loss of nutrients. There are also some branches that are too dense, old, and infected by diseases and insect pests, which can also be pruned at this time.

3. Autumn pruning: This is when it grows more vigorously, mainly to promote its flowering. At this time, the weaker and thinner leaves should be trimmed off. During the bud pregnancy period, proper pruning should be done to remove the flower buds that are not growing well and are too dense.

2. Precautions

After pruning, be careful not to let water come into contact with the cut edge, and ventilation should be enhanced. If the environment after pruning is too hot and stuffy, the cut location will be susceptible to infection and rot.

2. Precautions

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