Introduction: Crab claw orchids, longevity flowers and geraniums are known as the "Three Treasures of the Balcony", and are indoor green plants that many flower lovers love to raise. In winter, many crab claws begin to grow buds and will soon usher in the blooming period. This is

Introduction

Crab claw , Longevity Flower , and geraniums are known as the "Three Treasures of the Balcony". They are indoor green plants that many flower lovers love to raise. In winter, many crab claws begin to grow buds and will soon usher in the blooming period. This issue will bring you a very beautiful crab claws. I hope you like it.

1. Understand "double petal red"

double petal red

This kind of crab claw is called "double petal red". It is a horticultural variety, artificially cultivated and was born for viewing. It is a relatively early double petal variety (most crab claws are single petals). It is famous for its advantages such as large flowers and bright colors, solid skin and easy to raise. It is a relatively popular version in double petal crab claws.

Plants are strong

Double petals have strong infrared shape, with upright stems and many branches (no leaves, the green "leaf" is actually a stem), the plant shape is relatively round, and the roots can grow more than one meter high from the roots. After a few years of cultivation, the roots will become woody. It is a succulent shrub-like cactus with no thorns on the whole body. It is more suitable for home planting. It has little requirements for flower pots, and can be raised in ordinary-sized pots.

flowers are big and beautiful

Double petals are very big, with a diameter of 5-8 cm. The petals have several layers, radial shapes and layers. The flower shape is similar to some dahlia or chrysanthemums. The combination of big red + white, the more sunlight, the redr the color of the flower. Looking under the sun, it is shining, the big and bright, with a festive effect, and has a natural domineering beauty.

Diver to bloom

In terms of flowering, double-petaled Crab Claws are generally not as good as single-petal (after all, more nutrients are required). Double-petaled red is an exception. Its flowering ability is similar to that of single-petaled. It blooms once every autumn and spring. If properly maintained and sufficient nutrients are sufficient, the amount of flowers will be very large. Dozens of flowers bloom at the same time, dense, spectacular and beautiful.

2. Planting suggestions for double-petal red

Simple maintenance

Crab cactus itself is a type of cactus, and it is a cactus growing in tropical rainforest areas. The climate there is warm and moist, which makes them like sunshine, drought-resistant, and there is no problem with watering. The maintenance method can be relatively extensive. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a "lazy plant". Maintenance is not difficult. Here is a little bit for novices. Suggestion:

Soil: It is recommended to use loose, humus-rich and well-breathable soil, such as peat soil and leaf-decay soil, which are very good. Do not use garden soil with poor breathability and easy to solidify;

Suitable environment: Crab claws like sunshine and can withstand semi-shade. It is OK for terraces, south balconies and north balconies, but it is recommended to place them in a place with sufficient sunshine. The longer the sun is, the better;

Watering: Crab claws are also succulent plants , which is relatively resistant to There is no need to water it frequently. The author only waters the crab cactus once a week, but it is a tropical cactus, so it is no problem to water it more, especially in summer, which may have to be watered once a day or two;

Fertilization: In order to make it grow faster and bloom more, you can give some fertilizer in spring and autumn, and it is better to apply thin fertilizer frequently;

summer: heat-resistant and sun-resistant, and it is normal to maintain it in summer, without shade and avoiding sunlight, and there is no problem of "difficulty in summer";

Overwintering: Cactus orchid The disadvantage is that it is not cold-resistant, and can only withstand about 5℃ at the lowest temperature. It needs to be moved indoors for maintenance. North outdoors cannot overwinter naturally;

Propagation: Cutting is mostly used to use cuttings, and the survival rate is very high, and one plant can become a group;

Grafting: Crab claws are the most used flowers for flower lovers to graft. It can be grafted on various Cactus plants. After grafting, it will obtain more nutrients, grow better and bloom more vigorously.

Indoor potted products

Summary: The double-petal series of crab claws are generally difficult to raise and are prone to illness. Double-petal red is an exception. It is solid in nature. Except for the flowers that are double-petal, the others are not bad with single-petal ones. If you like double-petal crab claws, it is right to raise them.