Why can't the crab claw orchid always produce leaves?

Summer is the peak season for the growth of crab claw orchid, that is to say, it is the time to grow leaves desperately, but careful observation of flower friends sometimes finds that there are no new buds on some leaves of the whole pot of crab claw orchid, which is called blind buds.

In fact, blind buds can be simply understood as buds that do not sprout. Blind buds usually grow on the trunk and branches of crab claw orchid, and some leaves will not grow new leaves after they grow. If we keep these blind buds, it will consume plant nutrients in vain and will also lead to no flowering in the later stage.

In the face of these blind shots, there are generally two strategies. Let's take a look at them.

1, pruning branches

This method is simple and rude, that is, directly cut off the branches with blind buds without wasting any time and space, and then the crab claw orchid will regrow leaves from the branches with buds. Many flower friends said that it was too painful to cut it off, so they had to continue to look down and use a second, gentler method.

2. Maintenance and adjustment

By adjusting water, fertilizer and light, Crab claw orchid is a conservative method, so that it can grow new buds under this blind bud and give it a top. This method is generally recommended by me. If your crab claw orchid is placed in a dark environment and doesn't get much sunshine, it's too sorry for it. In this case, after the crab claw orchid is blind, it needs to be adjusted to a place with good light and dried in the sun. After all, it is a succulent plant, and it still likes sunshine very much.

If you move to a place with good light, such as a balcony or terrace, and keep it for ten and a half months, and no new buds appear, then it is really mud that can't help the wall. The bud of this branch is completely broken, so you can only cut it off roughly. Having said that, I also want to talk about the summer maintenance of crab claw orchid. In fact, I think there are two most important points, which are worth sharing and learning with flower friends who like crab claw orchid.

These two points are actually water and fertilizer. I suggest you restrain moisture. After all, it is a succulent plant and really doesn't need much water. I suggest you keep the soil moist all the time. Never put it outdoors to watch the weather and water it. It rains from time to time this season. I dare not, but I still have to control the water.

If the crab claw orchid has been applied with base fertilizer, it can generally be managed for about three months. The whole growth stage is very good, and it is still ok. After a long time, after three months, it is estimated that fertility is not so much. At this time, we should consider topdressing. We can apply some fertile water-soluble fertilizer or decomposed liquid fertilizer, such as rotten soybeans buried in flowerpots.