How to propagate crab claw orchid

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Propagation by cuttings

grafting

sowing and propagating

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1. Cutting: The cutting temperature is controlled at 15~20℃, strong stem nodes are used, and a culture medium of 4:1 peat and sand is inserted. 2. Grafting: Carry out from May to June or September to October, and use rootstock for scion. 3. Sowing: The indoor temperature is between 22 and 24°C, and the seeds will germinate in 5 to 9 days.

Propagation by cuttings

Propagation by cuttings

The simplest propagation method

First of all, you need to have a pot of strong adult crab claw plant, select its thick and strong stem node, and cut off 1 ~Put it in a cool place to dry naturally for 2~3 days.

Prepare sandy soil, optionally mix peat and sand in a ratio of 4:1, add a little water to ensure the soil is moist.

Insert the dried stem nodes into the sand and control the temperature at 15~20℃. Roots will begin to form after 2 to 3 days, and they can be transplanted into pots in 4 weeks!

Grafting Propagation

Grafting is usually carried out from May to June or September to October, and the rootstock is selected for the scion. Select the strong stem node of the current year under the scion, cut the lower end into a duckbill shape, and insert a cactus or toothpick into the wedge of the stock to fix it. Under normal circumstances, one rootstock can be grafted with 3 ears. After grafting, place it in a semi-shady place for curing and maintain a high humidity. The scion will still be fresh and firm after 10 days, indicating that the cutting is alive.

Propagation by sowing

Crab claw seeds require higher temperatures to germinate and are usually sown in pots indoors.

Mix the soil quality in the same way as the above-mentioned soil preparation for cuttings.

You can sow the seeds directly, as shown in the picture 3 to 5 cm.

After sowing, keep the indoor temperature between 22 and 24°C to facilitate seed germination. Cover the mouth of the basin with a thin glass to increase the humidity in the basin. It takes 5 to 9 days to germinate. The growth cycle of seedlings is longer and requires more care.

grafting

sowing and propagating

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