Another name for crab claw orchid
Crab claw orchid is a shrub like epiphytic succulent plant of cactus family. It is also known as "Christmas cactus", "crab claw Lotus" and "icing on the cake"
There are many varieties of crab claw orchid, such as white Christmas White and snowflake, yellow christmas flame and Jinmei, purple magado and pink Camilla
Morphological characteristics of crab claw orchid
Crab claw is an epiphytic shrubby succulent plant with no leaves and thorns on the stem. Most of them have branches. The color is usually bright green and sometimes a little purple
The flower of crab claw orchid blooms at the top of the branch, which is usually rose red. The two ends of the flower grow symmetrically, and the whole flower is about 6-9 cm long
Growth habits of crab claw orchid
The cool and warm environment is most suitable for the growth of crab claw orchid. It has good drought resistance, but it is afraid of the high temperature and hot weather in midsummer. At this time, it should be moved to a semi hidden place for maintenance, and the surrounding temperature should be kept between 20-25 ℃. If the temperature is about 15 ℃, the plant will enter a dormant state
The growth of crab claw orchid does not need long-term light. The flowering period can be controlled by regulating the light time. For example, if the light is maintained for 8-10 hours a day, it can bloom in 2-3 months
Loose soil with rich organic matter and good drainage and air permeability should be selected for crab claw breeding
Value and use of crab claw orchid
Ornamental value is the most important value of crab claw orchid. Because its node stems grow longer and are hanging, they are often made as Chlorophytum and placed on windowsill, entrance and other places for interior decoration. Because the flowering period of crab claw can be controlled by adjusting the light, the flowering period of many crab claws is regulated in October, which is an excellent choice for indoor potted flower culture in winter
The flower language of crab claw orchid
Crab claw orchid is planted in most western countries during the "Christmas" period, so it is called "Christmas cactus" by Christians
Crab claw orchid has the beautiful meaning of "running heaven and earth" and "good luck"
Christmas cactus, crab claw lotus, fairy finger flower, icing on the cake. The origin of crab claw orchid is Brazil. It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions all over the world. At present, it is also planted all over China