When is the right time to repot crab claw orchid?

Crab claw orchid repotting needs to be determined according to its flowering time, generally divided into early species, middle species, late species, so the flowering time is different, usually the flowering period is from September to April of the following year, to change the pot of crab claw orchid needs to choose to change the pot after the flowering period is usually 4 10 months to change the pot, change the pot needs to pay attention to some matters, crab claw orchid can quickly serve the pot, healthy growth.

Crab claw orchid repotting steps1. Stop the waterFirst of all, it is necessary to stop the water to make the soil more cohesive with the root system, and it is also convenient to remove the potting and soil, and the water needs to be stopped about 3 days before the repotting2. Root trimmingIt is necessary to remove some excess soil on the root system, not all of it, but to retain some of the original soil on the root system, which can make the crab claw orchid serve the pot faster, and some of the roots that are too long and dry and weak can be pruned off.

3. Potting soilYou need to prepare the right pot, the size and color of the pot according to your preference and the size of the plant. The soil needs to use slightly acidic sandy soil, and appropriate base fertilizer can be added, and bone meal or a small amount of plant ash can be added4. PottingAfter everything is done, you can put the pot on the bottom of the pot with ceramsite or bricks to prevent soil leakage and facilitate drainage and ventilation. Then fill in a layer of soil first, put the crab claw orchid into Furighting, fill the soil again, water it thoroughly, and put it in a cool and ventilated place to maintain.

FertilizationCrab claw orchid should not be fertilized just after potting, otherwise it will cause fertilizer damage and cause the plant to wilt. As well as the addition of basal fertilizer, the nutrient demand of crab claw orchid can be maintained for a period of time, and fertilizer can be applied according to the growth after 1 to 2 months.

Precautions for repotting crab claw orchid1. DepottingWhen repotting and depotting crab claw orchids, you need to gently take them out of the pot so as not to hurt the root system, and not to deadlift, otherwise it will cause damage to the plant. If the soil is firmly glued to the pot, you can use a knife or wood chip to draw a circle along the edge of the pot to better depot. Go to the dirtIt is also necessary to pay attention to the soil of the crab claw orchid, not to completely remove the soil on the root system, use clean water to clean, and need to retain the original soil, so that the crab claw orchid can serve the pot faster, and will not be unable to serve the pot because of unadaptability.

After the crab claw orchid is gone, but do not change the pot immediately, at this time it is still very weak, it is best to water it thoroughly and apply some fertilizer, raise it first, and wait for the potting soil to dry out, and then repot it.

Crab claw orchid is generally repotted once a year in March or April. When changing pots, you need to choose a slightly larger pot according to the actual growth needs of crab claw orchid; The potting soil should also be replaced with a new loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil with good permeability; At the same time, it is best to lay a layer of fine sand at the bottom of the pot to facilitate water seepage.

Crab claw orchid repotting should pay attention to the flowering period, because during the flowering period, crab claw orchid is very sensitive, at this time should not change the growth environment of crab claw orchid, do not move, water or fertilize, and then repot after the flowering period. Different crab claw orchids have different flowering periods, and the time for repotting is also different. According to the different flowering periods, crab claw orchids can be divided into early-growing species, mesophytic species, and late-growing species, and the flowering period is from September to April of the following year.

Therefore, the time for repotting is from April to October, after the flowering period.

First, the best time to change the pot of crab claw orchid is between March and April every year, and it is generally necessary to wait until the flowering period has passed to change the pot, otherwise it is very unfavorable to its root system. If you repot it early and choose to do it during flowering, it is susceptible to diseases, which will not only cause the buds to fall, but also affect their growth. Also, the temperature should not be too low when changing pots.

Second, the pot method 1, flower pots: before changing the pot to choose a flower pot suitable for the growth of plants, the diameter of the pot should not be too small, try to choose a clay pot or porcelain pot. Fill the pot with an appropriate amount of soil and apply some base fertilizer.

2. Depotting: Take the plant out of the original pot, do not touch its root system, and keep the old soil above the roots.

3. Potting: Plant it in the new potting soil, need to be properly watered after changing the pot, and put it in a astigmatism place for a period of time, and then maintain it normally after resuming growth.

Crab claw orchids are repotted in March and April every year.

At this time, the flowering period has just passed, and the growth of the root system will not be affected after the potting, if the pot is changed before the flowering period, the plant is susceptible to disease, which will cause the bud of the plant to fall, and the climate is required to be warm and suitable when changing the pot.

Take the crab claw orchid out of the original pot, keep the old soil above the roots, and then put it in loose and fertile, well-drained soil, water to keep the soil moist, and put the crab claw orchid in a place with astigmatism for maintenance, pay attention not to damage the root system of the plant when depotting.

Precautions for repotting crab claw orchid

Crab claw orchid five to seven days before the pot stop watering, wait for the soil to dry before the potting, when changing the pot to prepare a good air permeability mud pot or porcelain pot, and add the soil mixed with peat soil, garden soil, base fertilizer and other mixed soil in the pot, pay attention to the soil to be disinfected before use.

After the crab claw orchid returns to normal growth, it is necessary to replenish water and fertilizer in time, and it can be watered once every three to five days to keep the soil moist, but there can be no water accumulation, and a thin decomposed liquid fertilizer should be applied every 15 to 20 days during the growth period.

Its flowering period is not always the same and varies depending on the variety. It usually blooms from September to April, and if you want to repot it, it is best to choose after flowering, because it is fragile during flowering and cannot be watered, moved or fertilized. Therefore, the best time to repot is between April and October after flowering, when it will not affect its flowers in any way.

1. Choose a flower pot: First of all, you must choose a suitable flower pot, generally use clay pots, or plastic pots, porcelain pots and clay pots. The size of the pot depends on how well it grows.

2. Add base fertilizer: add a little sandy loam to the new pot, and then add a little base fertilizer to the later stage for sufficient nutrition, the fertilizer is mainly organic fertilizer or bone meal, and mixed with a small amount of plant ash.

3. Replacement: Take it out of the original pot with the help of a tool, then slowly put it into the new pot, and then pour a small amount of water.

4. After-maintenance: You can't rush to bask it in the sun directly, and wait until it grows new branches and leaves, and you can slowly accept the light.

Step 1 of repotting of crab claw orchidRepotting time.

There is a basis for the time to change the pot of the crab claw orchid, so here comes the trick:

Note that the crab claw orchid is divided into three types according to its early and late flowering period: early-growing species, mesophytic species and late-growing species, and its flowering period will be very long from September to April of the following year.

Repotting is generally carried out after the crab claw orchid blooms, this is because the crab claw orchid will be more fragile when it blooms, improper watering and fertilization and accidental touch may hurt the plant, affecting its normal growth, so the time to change the pot is best after the flowering period.

2.The choice of pots when changing pots.

The choice of flower pots is also skillful, you can choose flower pots according to the growth trend of crab claw orchid, flower pots can use clay flower pots, plastic pots, porcelain pots, clay pots, etc., the size should also be selected according to the growth of the plant, according to your own preferences!

3.Apply sufficient basal fertilizer.

When the crab claw orchid is to be repotted, it must be added to the sandy loam soil in the new substrate, and then apply the base fertilizer, the material of the base fertilizer can be organic fertilizer, bone meal or superphosphate, etc., and a small amount of plant ash should be mixed with a small amount of plant ash after the base fertilizer is selected, in order to make the pH value neutral, which is conducive to the growth and germination of the plant.

4.Repotting operation.

When repotting, you can use a loosening tool to dig out the plants of crab claw orchid from the original pot, taking care not to hurt the roots;

Then after digging out, keep the soil from the roots not falling out, so that it can be moved to a new pot;

After changing the pot of crab claw orchid, you only need to water a small amount of water, and then gradually add watering water after new leaves grow, and at the same time, you should move the plant to a sunny and ventilated place for maintenance.

Precautions for repotting crab claw orchid

First of all, pay attention to the original soil of the roots after digging out the crab claw orchid in the old potting soil.

Secondly, pay attention to the watering situation during the pot change, according to the principle of less watering, and then watering when dry.

Finally, it should be noted that when repotting, it is necessary to cut off the stump and old branches and diseased branches and buds, so as not to affect the growth of the plant.

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To change the pot of crab claw orchid, you should first find a clay pot or porcelain pot of the right plant size, and plant it in loose and breathable acidic soil. Generally, in the spring April is the most suitable time for repotting, take care not to hurt the plant, take the original soil to plant in a new pot, replenish the water and place it in a position with sufficient astigmatism.

It is best to repot the crab claw orchid in spring around April, after the flowering period, so that it will not affect the root system of the plant. Crab claw orchid grows relatively quickly, and it is advisable to repot once every 1 or 2 years. In summer, avoid the time when the temperature is high at noon, the weather is cool and suitable for all day in autumn, and the time when the temperature is high at noon in winter.

1. Suitable potting soil

How to change the pot of crab claw orchid so as not to affect the growth, choose a pot with a good specification suitable for the growth of the plant, and the pottery pot and porcelain pot are the most suitable. The soil should be loose and breathable acidic soil, and it is best to mix some organic fertilizer as a base fertilizer to ensure the absorption of nutrients after the plant is repotted.

2. Depotting and potting

When unpotting the crab claw orchid from the original pot, be careful not to hurt the plant, gently pick it up and bring the original soil to the new pot. After adjusting the position of the plants, fill in some soil, do not press down on the soil with your hands, and ensure that the air permeability of the soil is conducive to the growth of plants.

3. Replenish water

After the pot is changed, it is necessary to replenish the water in time, and the water does not need to be watered thoroughly when the pot is changed, and half of the amount of mineral water bottles can be watered. Then put it in a place with sufficient astigmatism and maintenance, and often observe the growth and adaptation of the plant.

1. Can you change pots in summer?

It is better not to repot it in the summer. Although it can be changed from April to October after flowering, it will no longer grow because of the high temperature in summer and the dormant period, so if you change it at this time, it will hurt the roots and make it slowly dry up. This is the case with pretending to be a fuss without watering.

If you water it again, it will affect the growth of the roots, making the roots rot or even rot completely.

Second, the best time to change pots.

If you really want to repot it, you can choose to do so in spring and autumn, when the temperature and humidity are suitable for its growth.

3. How to change the pot.

1.Choose a pot before changing it. Usually clay pots, plastic pots, clay pots are best, but clay pots are the most suitable.

2.After the base fertilizer pot is selected, we add sandy loam and base fertilizer to it. Here you can use organic fertilizer or bone meal, add a little plant ash, and make the soil moderately acidic.

3.Repotting method: first use tools to loosen the soil to move it from the original pot to the hall to the current pot, and then reduce watering, otherwise it will affect its growth.

Then when it grows new branches and leaves, we can rot to gradually increase the amount of water, and at the same time move it to a sunny and ventilated place.