Crab claw orchid is better to graft long, or cuttings are better to raise

Of course, it is good that the grafting is long. In order to get a beautiful umbrella shape, most people use grafting to propagate crab claw orchids. The rootstock generally uses cactus or triangular arrow, because the rootstock has a large root system, so the scion plant grows quickly and blooms more.

The root system of the crab claw orchid from cuttings is small, the growth is slower, and it is not easy to grow very large, but the lifespan is longer than that of the grafted one.

Crab claw orchid is good for grafting and easy to raise, and it is more difficult to hit the bracket of straight pull cuttings, and there is less flowering.

Crab claw orchids are well cut in spring.

It is chosen to be done in April-May in the spring, because the temperature is very warm at this time, and the cuttings are conducive to better plant growth. Moreover, the survival rate of crab claw orchid is relatively high at this time. Before cutting, you need to cut the strong branches from healthy and virus-free plants, then apply rooting powder to the bottom of the branches, and finally plant them in the soil.

Crab claw orchid breeding method

1. For soil selection, it is necessary to use sandy soil with loose soil, strong water retention, good drainage and ventilation. It can be configured like this: sandy soil, humus soil, peat soil, compost soil, and evenly mixed according to the ratio of 4:3:2:1.

2. Reasonable watering, crab claw orchid needs enough water, regular watering to keep the soil moist. When the temperature is high, water every two days. After entering autumn and winter, water once a week. However, you must be careful not to overwater to avoid root rot due to stagnant water.

3. Light conditions, crab claw orchid likes a sunny growth environment and is also shade tolerant. However, only sufficient light can promote the differentiation of flower buds and more flowering. If it is exposed to shade for a long time, the stems and leaves are prone to growth, affecting growth and flowering.

It should be placed in a well-ventilated and brightly lit place every day, and it should be shaded in summer.

4. Scientific fertilization, the fertilizer mainly uses nitrogen fertilizer, which is applied once every half a month, which can make the branches and leaves lush and robust. Before flowering, you need to apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, about 1-2 times every half a month, to promote the differentiation of flower buds, ensure that the flowering is large and bright, and stop fertilizer when it is time to flower. After each flowering period, after the dormant period, the plant has resumed growth and began to germinate branches and leaves, and it is time to continue fertilizing.

Crab claw orchid planting skills and experience sharing: how to graft crab claw orchid correctly.

(1) Do a good job of shading and avoiding light. The crab claw orchid that has just been received is very easy to wilt due to excessive water loss because it has just broken away from the plant, so it must be moved to a shade place at this time to reduce the evaporation of water.

2) Fertilize at the right time. After grafting, if it still does not wilt after half a month, it means that it has survived, and it can be fertilized appropriately after one month to provide the nutrients needed for plant growth in time.

3) Set up the frame in time. After the crab claw orchid is grafted to survive, because of its soft stem, it should be fixed and properly tied in time during its growth process to maintain the integrity and beauty of the plant shape.

Crab claw orchid has many leaves, and this method of cuttings will germinate faster.

First of all, we should choose the right time, generally speaking, we can choose the spring and autumn seasons when the weather is cooler, and then choose a sunny day, choose healthy branches, generally choose 1 to 2 knots as cuttings. For cuttings, the substrate is loose and breathable, and we can choose a mixture of peat and perlite, and use a watering can to spray the soil with a watering can after loading it into a flower pot, and place it in a ventilated and cool place.