Crab claw orchid is a popular indoor potted plant. Its bright flowers always add a festive atmosphere to the family. As an ornamental plant, the flowering or non-flowering of crab claw orchid directly affects its ornamental value. Why do crab claw orchids sometimes bloom at no or less? Below, let's take a look at the reasons why crab claw orchids do not bloom or bloom less.
First, insufficient light is one of the main reasons for the lack of flowering or less flowering of crab claw orchid. Crab claw orchid is a light-loving plant, and sufficient light is very important for the growth and development of crab claw orchid. If there is not enough light, the growth rate of the crab claw orchid will be affected, which in turn will affect the flowering of the crab claw orchid.
Second, the unsuitable temperature is also one of the reasons why the crab claw orchid does not bloom or blooms less. The suitable temperature for the growth of crab claw orchid is between 15-25. Too high and too low temperature will affect the normal growth and development of crab claw orchid. In winter, low temperatures can affect the growth of crab claw orchids, making it impossible for crab claw orchids to bloom normally. In addition, the crab claw orchid enters a dormant state during the high temperature in summer, which affects the flowering of the crab claw orchid.
Third, insufficient water and nutrients will also cause crab claw orchids to bloom at no or with less flowering. Crab claw orchid is a more drought-tolerant plant, but excessive drought will stun the growth of crab claw orchid. In addition, nutrient deficiencies can also affect the flowering of crab claw orchids. Therefore, when breeding crab claw orchid, it is necessary to grasp the amount of watering and fertilization time to ensure that crab claw orchid gets sufficient water and nutrients.
Fourth, the unsuitable pH of the soil is also one of the reasons why the crab claw orchid does not bloom or blooms less. Crab claw orchid prefers to grow in acidic soils with a pH of 55-6.5. If the soil is too alkaline, it will affect the absorption of trace elements such as iron by crab claw orchid, thereby affecting the normal flowering of crab claw orchid.
Fifth, improper pruning and unsuitable maintenance environment are also one of the reasons for the non-flowering or less flowering of crab claw orchid. In the process of maintaining crab claw orchid, it is necessary to carry out moderate pruning, prune off the diseased branches and long branches, avoid the loss of nutrients, and help crab claw orchid flowering. In addition, proper ventilation should be maintained to provide a comfortable environment for the growth of crab claw orchids.
In conclusion, there are several main reasons why crab claw orchids do not bloom or bloom less. To solve these problems, the right maintenance methods need to be adopted. Only in this way can the crab claw orchid thrive and produce beautiful flowers.