How to care for Dendrobium
This article provides an introduction to the care and cultivation methods of Dendrobium for netizens, including related information about green plants and flowers. Below, the editor will give you a detailed explanation.
Dendrobium is also known as the "immortal grass" or "reviving grass." It is one of China's "four major ornamental foreign flowers." Dendrobium not only has a wide variety of species but also blooms beautifully. Dendrobium is quite delicate and requires soil free of bacteria. The watering amount differs with the seasons, and it needs to be fertilized once a month. Next, we will introduce the cultivation methods of Dendrobium from five aspects: soil, watering, fertilizing, temperature, and light.
1. Soil requirements
The requirements for soil in cultivating Dendrobium are very strict, which is quite different from other plants. It needs to be loose, breathable, and well-draining, and the soil must be free of bacteria, so most of the time, you have to make it yourself. It is recommended to use bark chunks, peat moss, charcoal chunks, and fern roots, mixing them in a ratio of 3:2:2:1. Soil made in this way is the most suitable for cultivating Dendrobium.
2. Watering requirements
Dendrobium has high water requirements, as it needs a lot of water for growth, so it must be watered promptly in daily management. However, be sure to water it moderately, as too much water can cause root rot. Generally speaking, water every two days in spring, three times a day in summer, every three days in autumn, and in winter, water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry.
3. Fertilizing requirements
Fertilizing is the most important step in cultivating Dendrobium because it requires a lot of nutrients. Typically, liquid fertilizer, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution, should be applied once a month. Be sure to fertilize moderately, as too much fertilizer can affect the growth of Dendrobium, and too little can cause malnutrition in the plant.
4. Temperature requirements
Dendrobium thrives in a warm environment, preferably maintaining a temperature between 16-30 degrees Celsius. In the summer, it needs to be placed in a shaded area for cultivation; in winter, it must be kept above 4 degrees Celsius, or Dendrobium will enter a dormant period and may suffer from frostbite.
5. Light requirements
Dendrobium does not require much light, so it should not be exposed to strong sunlight. It can be placed on a balcony to receive scattered light, and measures should be taken to provide shade during the intense summer sun.
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