Crab claw cutting method

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1. Cutting time

2. Select cuttings

3. Cutting substrate

4. Carry out cuttings

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1. Time: Crab claw orchid is suitable for cutting in spring and autumn. In spring, it can be taken from March to June, preferably after the flowering period. In autumn, it can be taken from September to October. 2. Cuttings: Cut 3-7 full, substantial, healthy leaf-like stems as cuttings, and place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry the cuts. 3. Substrate: Prepare a loose and breathable substrate. 4. Cuttings: Insert the cuttings into the substrate, and they will take root in about two months.

1. Cutting time

1. Cutting time

The crab claw plant is suitable for cutting in spring and autumn. The appropriate cutting time can provide a suitable climate for the crab claw plant and promote the survival of the cuttings. , take root as soon as possible. In spring, it can be selected from March to June, and it is best to operate after the flowering period. In autumn, it can be selected from September to October.

2. Selection Cuttings

Choose a healthy and vigorously growing crab claw plant as the mother plant. Prepare a sharp knife and cut out 3-7 full, substantial and healthy leaves. The stems are used as cuttings. The cut leaf-like stems cannot be cut directly. The wounds are relatively fresh and moist, and the cuttings may rot in the soil. Place the leaf-like stems in a cool and ventilated place and dry in the sun for 2-3 days. Apply carbendazim to the wound and wait for the wound to heal and dry up.

3. Cuttings Substrate

The substrate used for cuttings must be loose and breathable. It can be mixed with peat soil, sand, vermiculite, and perlite. Sterilize and disinfect it in advance and remove it. Bacteria and insect pests in the substrate.

4. Carry out cuttings

Prepare a flower pot of suitable size, put the prepared substrate into the flower pot, and dig a hole in the substrate. About 2-3 cm deep. Cut the leafy stems into the substrate, water them appropriately to maintain humidity, maintain the surrounding temperature, and bag them for heating if necessary. Under normal circumstances, crab claw orchid can take root in about two months.

2. Select cuttings

3. Cutting substrate

4. Carry out cuttings

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