How to Cultivate Australian Dendrobium
The editor will tell you about how to cultivate Australian Dendrobium and the detailed content of green plant flower planting methods for cultivating Australian Dendrobium, and the editor will introduce it next.
Australian Dendrobium, also known as European Dendrobium, grows epiphytically on rocks in the wild, prefers a cool environment, and the most important thing when cultivating it at home is to meet its requirements for temperature, watering, and lighting. It is an orchid plant of the Dendrobium genus, native to Australia, with flowers in pink and deep purple, long flowering period, and high ornamental value as a potted plant. Let's learn about the cultivation methods of Australian Dendrobium.
1. Lighting
Australian Dendrobium enjoys ample scattered light, with daylight hours exceeding 8 hours, and even longer during the growing period. It should be shaded appropriately, and avoid prolonged direct sunlight.
2. Watering
Watering times are not fixed, generally based on the dryness of the potting soil. The amount of water should be moderate; excessive water can prevent flowering, and overly moist or waterlogged soil can easily cause root rot and plant death.
Watering is usually done every 7 to 30 days during the growing period. More water is needed during the flowering period, placed in a shady place for maintenance, with watering in the morning and at night. During the hot summer, watering should be frequent, twice a day, and also spray water around it. In autumn when temperatures drop and in winter, watering should be minimized or stopped.
3. Temperature
Australian Dendrobium grows fastest in a relatively cool environment, is relatively cold-resistant, can endure short periods of -2°C low temperature, and the night temperature in winter should reach 13 to 16°C. It flowers from February to April, so it is best to maintain a temperature of around 8°C for 3 to 4 weeks during the winter budding period. Therefore, winter warming measures should be taken.
4. Soil and Fertilization
The growing medium should be loose, breathable, and well-draining, and can be a mixture of decomposed leaf soil, coarse sand, and garden soil, as well as adding bark and sphagnum moss as planting materials. Australian Dendrobium does not require frequent fertilization; during the growing period, you can spray diluted flower treasure solution once every two days, and also use granular slow-release fertilizer, with fertilization stopped during the winter dormancy period.
5. Potting and Soil Replacement
Potting and soil replacement is mainly to provide more growth space and adequate nutrients. It can be done once every 1 to 2 years, or once every 2 to 3 years if the planting medium contains more organic materials. The new planting medium should be similar to the previous one to facilitate quick adaptation to the new potting soil environment, and potting should be done after the flowering period in spring.
Do not damage the roots when repotting, and do not water immediately after repotting. Place it in a shady and well-ventilated area, and you can mist it. Only water after 30 days. If repotting is necessary due to root rot, first soak the roots in potassium permanganate solution, slightly dry them, then spray with carbendazim solution before potting, and do not water after repotting.
6. Propagation Methods
The propagation of Australian Dendrobium mainly uses cutting. Take a healthy and sturdy branch from the root as the cutting, disinfect and sterilize the cut, then pot and plant it, and water appropriately.
7. Precautions
Branches that have flowered and old leaves can grow new buds, so they do not need to be pruned, only withered leaves can be cut off.
The above is the detailed content about how to cultivate Australian Dendrobium and the detailed planting methods for Australian Dendrobium, hoping it can be helpful to you!