After the flower is withered, the remaining flowers shall be removed in time, and 3-4 stems under the flower shall be cut short, and the aged stems shall be sparsely cut, so as to facilitate ventilation and later maintenance.
Crab claw orchid grows rapidly. In the process of cultivation, sometimes 4-5 new branches grow on one segment. At this time, they should be cut off in time, leaving 1-2. Of course, if there are many thin flower buds on the stem node, they should also be removed to make the flower size consistent and bloom vigorously.
Crab claw orchid is cultivated for 3-5 years, and its leaf and stem can basically reach 20-30cm. At this time, thick iron wire should be used as a support around the basin. Put a round support on the upper part, and tie the long branches directly on the ring, so as to avoid the scattered stems and nodes. After treatment, the uneven stem nodes were cut off to make the plant umbrella like, which is conducive to photosynthesis and display.
The conservation environment is suitable, the Christmas Cactus will grow rapidly, the plant height will reach more than 50 cm, which is not conducive to viewing. In spring, the stem nodes can be cut short, and the branches that are too dense and aged can be cut off. After thinning, the new branches are green and strong. If they are still growing violently, they can be pruned again in autumn. Pay attention to select sunny days for pruning. Do not prune in summer.
