1、 How

1. Soil: breeding crab claw orchid must use breathable, permeable and loose sandy soil. It is recommended to mix it with half rotten leaf soil and half coarse river sand. After preparation, disinfect it before use to avoid bacteria

2. Watering: watering shall be conducted reasonably during the management period, and the specific times shall be determined according to the growth stage. In the peak growing season, let the soil wet, water it once every two or three days, and sprinkle it often. In the dormant stage, we should control the water and let the soil dry slightly. Pay attention not to accumulate water at any time, otherwise it is easy to rot

3. Light: it likes light. Usually, it should be placed in a place with light to bask in the sun and avoid strong light. It will bloom normally only when it has enough light. If there is lack of light, the stems and leaves are easy to grow in vain, which will also affect the flowering

4. Fertilization: it is a fertilizer loving flower. It should be fertilized regularly to promote growth. During the growth period, thin fertilizer should be applied every half a month, and rotten manure or compound fertilizer can be selected. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be added before flowering to promote flowering. Stop fertilizing after winter to avoid fertilizer damage

2、 How did you breed

It has three breeding methods. The first is the sowing method. Generally, the seeds will mature in July and August. It is OK to sow directly after harvest and treatment. However, this method is slow to grow, difficult to manage and less used. The second is the cutting method, which selects strong stems and leaves as cuttings and directly inserts them into the matrix to take root soon. The third is the grafting method. Cactus is selected as the rootstock and its stem nodes are used as scions. After grafting, put it in a semi Yin ventilated place, and the wound can heal in a week