How long does it take for crab claw orchids to bloom? Can they be fertilized during the flowering pe

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1. How long does the crab claw orchid bloom?

2. Can crab claw orchids be fertilized during the flowering period?

The flowering period of crab claw orchid lasts for 4-5 months, usually from October to the following spring. Of course, crab claw orchid does not bloom all the time during this period, but blooms one after another. About a month apart. Fertilizer cannot be applied during the flowering period of crab claw orchid. After fertilizing, it will easily cause the plant to drop buds and flowers. You can apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before flowering. Fertilize until the flower buds are still small, and stop fertilizing after flowering.

1. How long does the crab claw orchid bloom?

The flowering period of crab claw orchid lasts for 4-5 months. It usually blooms from October to the following spring. Of course, crab claw orchid blooms during this period. The orchid does not bloom all the time, but blooms one after another. Generally, after the flowers of the crab claw orchid fade, the remaining flowers and leaves on the top of the branches are pulled off, and some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are applied. Within a month, the crab claw orchid can continue to bloom. Flowering like crazy.

2. Can crab claw orchids be fertilized during the flowering period

1. Do not fertilize the crab claw orchid during the flowering period: Do not fertilize the crab claw orchid during the flowering period. Once the concentration of fertilizer and water is not well controlled, or the fertilizer water is accidentally splashed on the flower buds, the crab claw orchid will easily fall off. Bracts or fallen flowers.

2. Fertilize crab claw orchid before it blooms: The most suitable fertilizing time for crab claw orchid is to apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before the plant blooms, such as burying some bone meal along the edge of the pot, or watering every half month. Potassium dihydrogen phosphate once, irrigate the roots, and stop fertilizing until the crab claw orchid blooms.

3. The amount of crab claw orchid flowers is inconsistent: in crab claw orchid During the period of flower bud differentiation, if the potting is not fully repotted during maintenance, the flower buds on both sides of the plant will be many and large on one side and few and small on the other side due to uneven sunlight exposure. At this time, under the premise that the crab claw orchid buds are still small, you can spray the side with fewer flower buds with potassium dihydrogen phosphate to make the overall flower amount of the crab claw orchid consistent.

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