Crab claw orchid will enter a dormancy period after flowering, that is, dormancy after flowering, because when flowering, Christmas Cactus has consumed a lot of nutrients and vitality, urgent need to rest, so need to sleep.
During the dormancy period of the Christmas Cactus, the first work to be done is mainly pruning, because when flowering, the plant consumes a lot of nutrients, and the stem may appear soft or even wrinkled. At this time, you need to prune the remaining flowers, and then prune the stem nodes properly.
When pruning, cut off the thin and wilted stems and the stems with excessive length and diseases and insect pests, which can make the nutrients concentrated, the stem nodes grow better, and keep the ventilation and light transmission.
After some pruning, the plant will be more robust, better for the next flowering
After flowering, Christmas Cactus basin soil nutrients have been almost consumed, at this time because the plant has begun to sleep, you can change basin for soil
After the pruning, the Christmas Cactus will be devolved to the soil, and the root system will be pruned. The rotten and aging roots can be pruned, and then the new soil with good permeability and drainage will be replaced, and some basic fertilizer will be added to the soil. At this time can be basin, if the plant has grown very large, you can change a new basin.
The Christmas Cactus after changing the basin can be placed in a place with sufficient light for maintenance and ventilation. After dormancy period, crabmail can grow normally.
After the Christmas Cactus blooms generally, it needs to be ready for the next flowering.
After the dormancy period after anthesis, crabmail can grow again. It needs to ensure appropriate light temperature and sufficient water and fertilizer. In autumn, it needs to ensure its vigorous growth, so as to lay a good foundation for the next flowering.
