The reason why the crab claw orchid does not grow new leaves after flowering is 1. It's dormant.
After the flowering period, the crab claw orchid will not grow new leaves immediately, but will have a short dormancy period. During this period, the crab claw orchid will adjust its original growth state, accumulate nutrients and prepare for growing new leaves. The more bloom eats in winter, the more nutrients are consumed, and the longer the rest time after flowering. Especially those crab claw orchids with soft and withered leaves at the top of flowers, it takes a long time from flowering to growing new leaves.
2, the temperature is not enough
After the flowering period, the temperature does not necessarily reach the limit of growing new leaves, and it is necessary to wait until the temperature rises to a certain extent before new leaves can begin to sprout. In this waiting process, some crab claw orchids will restore flowers and grow buds again, while others will stand still and wait silently. Whether the crab claw orchid can bloom depends on the state of the plant itself, environmental temperature, light and so on. If the plant is in good condition, the ambient temperature is suitable and the light is sufficient, it will grow buds and continue to bloom. On the contrary, plants will stop growing until the temperature is suitable to grow new leaves.
How to make crab claw orchid grow new leaves after flowering 1 and pruning?
After the crab claw orchid blooms, if you think it won't bloom again, or you want to grow new leaves quickly, you can trim it. On the one hand, pruning is to reshape the crab claw orchid, on the other hand, it is to save nutrient consumption and promote the germination and growth of new leaves. When pruning, cut off the stems and leaves that are too dense, sick and weak, and then shrink the long leaves and cut them to the position you think is suitable. After some crab claw orchids bloom, the leaves on them are soft and wrinkled, and it is difficult to recover. If you want to grow new leaves quickly, you must cut off the lost leaves, and new leaves will grow from below or through the incision.
Step 2 apply fertilizer
After pruning, a little controlled release fertilizer can be applied appropriately to promote plant growth. If the temperature is higher than 15 degrees, you can also apply some compound fertilizer to the crab claw orchid. But the concentration of compound fertilizer must be paid attention to, and thin fertilizer should be applied frequently. Weak root system, too high fertilizer concentration or too frequent fertilization may cause fertilizer damage. Personally, I suggest applying some controlled release fertilizer after pruning and spraying some compound foliar fertilizer on the leaves regularly at a suitable temperature, which will have a better effect.
3, reasonable watering
After the crab claw orchid is pruned, the water can be properly controlled first. When the new leaves begin to sprout and grow, water a little more to keep the soil moist, so that the new leaves can grow quickly. During the growth of new leaves, we should do a good job of thinning leaves. Many new leaves may grow on a root slice, so it is suggested to keep 2~3 leaves and remove the rest, otherwise it will rob nutrients and affect each other's growth.
When will the crab claw orchid change pots? Some flower friends may want to change pots or divide pots for crab claw orchids, preferably before the flowers begin to grow new leaves. At this time, it is most suitable to change pots and divide pots, which is less harmful to plants and quick to take pots, and does not affect the subsequent growth. If we wait for new leaves to grow before changing pots, it will affect the growth of new leaves. After changing pots, the crab claw orchid should be stored in a cool and ventilated place for a period of time, and then maintained step by step according to the above steps.