How to raise crab claw orchid, crab claw orchid can hydroponic?

Li Shizhen "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: "Pumpkin out of the south, into the Min, Zhejiang, Yanjing this place also has it. It is also recorded in Qing Bai Lei Chao that "its species is from Nanfan, so it is named pumpkin." To sum up, the reason why pumpkins are called pumpkins may be that they are introduced from the south. Combined with the understanding of Compendium of Materia Medica, pumpkins in China may be spread from Southeast Asia, South Asia and other places to Fujian, Zhejiang and other places, and then all the way north, up to now, there are widely planted throughout the country.

1. how to raise crab claw orchid

1. Soil: When maintaining the crab cactus orchid, it is advisable to use soft, breathable, fertile and high-quality culture soil which is not easy to accumulate water.This is more beneficial to the growth of its root system and can make it grow better.Every 1-2 years, the pot soil needs to be renewed to ensure that the soil is in good condition and can always meet its growth needs.

2. Sunshine: It prefers sunshine. When breeding, attention should be paid to providing it with sufficient light.This will help it synthesize more nutrients.It does not like strong light exposure, in the middle of the day when the need for appropriate shade, lest it be sunburned.

3. Temperature: It likes warmth and is afraid of cold. It is suitable for growing in the environment of 5-35 .During curing, the temperature should be controlled within this range.If the weather is very cold in winter, we need to pay attention to keeping warm and not let the temperature below 5 degrees Celsius.

4, watering: It likes wet, but more afraid of waterlogging.When curing, it is advisable to water according to the state of the soil.Watering is not necessary until the soil has dried out.Aft that soil is dried, wat is carried out.

2. Can Crab Claw Orchid Be Cultivated in Water

Crab cactus can be grown hydroponically.It is recommended to grow small plants in hydroponics, which is easier to survive.Large plants need more nutrients, and the water may not be enough to meet its growth needs.The hydroponics method is not difficult, small soil culture plants out of the pot, root washing and pruning, then inserted into the hydroponics container, injected some water and a small amount of nutrient solution, put in a warm place to cultivate slowly.

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