The thinning, soft, and dry leaves of crab claw orchid can be caused by a variety of reasons, including improper watering, excessive sunlight, dormant periods, and insect infestation. To solve this problem, the following measures can be taken:
First, check the watering of the crab claw orchid. If you water too much or too little, it can cause the leaves to soften. The correct way to water is to wait until the soil surface is slightly dry before watering to avoid excessive wetting or water accumulation. When watering, be careful to water along the edge of the pot and not directly on the leaves.
Secondly, observe the light conditions of the crab claw orchid. Crab claw orchid is a short-day plant, which likes half-shade and half-yang scattered light, and avoids direct sunlight. If exposed to strong sunlight for a long time, the leaves of crab claw orchids tend to soften. Therefore, it is necessary to place the crab claw orchid in a well-ventilated place with half shade and half yang scattered light, avoiding direct sunlight.
In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to whether the crab claw orchid is in the dormant period. During the post-flowering and summer periods, the crab claw orchid will enter a dormant period, at which time the leaves may wilt. At this time, you should control watering, avoid fertilization, wait for the surface of the potting soil to dry slightly before watering, and spray water frequently on the stem surface. After the dormant period, new stems will sprout from the base of the stem and the stubs, at which time water and fertilizer management can be strengthened.
Finally, check the crab claw orchid for insect infestation. If the crab claw orchid is infected with an insect infestation, it will also cause the leaves to soften. If signs of insect infestation are found, measures should be taken to prevent and control them in time. Spraying can be done with insecticides or homemade insecticides, or by moving the crab claw orchid to a well-ventilated and well-lit area with increased light and ventilation to reduce the occurrence of insect infestations.
In addition to the above measures, there are also some auxiliary measures that can be taken to help the crab claw orchid recover its health. For example, some diseased branches and leaves can be pruned appropriately to keep the plant neat and tidySome plant growth regulators or nutrient solutions can be used to promote the growth of plants;In addition, keeping indoor air humidity within the right range also helps plants grow.
In short, if you find that the leaves of the crab claw orchid are thinning and softening and dry, don't worry too much, and take timely measures to adjust and maintain it, which can help the crab claw orchid recover its health. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the growth of crab claw orchid, find and solve problems in time, and ensure the smooth growth of plants.