How to care for Dendrobium drumstick
For most women, the introduction of green plants and flowers explaining how to care for Dendrobium drumstick and its planting methods, the following is a detailed explanation.
Dendrobium drumstick, like other Dendrobium species, is an epiphytic plant that prefers a cool and humid environment. It is susceptible to high temperatures and害怕 direct sunlight which can cause dehydration. It usually grows on trees, and as a houseplant, you can use dead trees, moss, etc. as planting materials. The requirement is that the planting materials should be well-ventilated and the environment should be humid.
Dendrobium drumstick is fond of fertilizer. When grown as a houseplant, it is necessary to frequently supplement nutrients to promote robust growth. In the transition period between spring and summer, it will produce inflorescences on two-year-old branches, which are very beautiful. It is afraid of severe cold in winter, with the most suitable temperature being between 15 to 25 degrees. Winter requires good insulation and dormancy treatment, while summer is prone to high temperatures and direct sunlight.
In response to netizens' questions about whether the leaves of Dendrobium drumstick need to be pruned when there are too many leaves, according to the netizen's description, some branches are dry and withered, which were previously plump, and five new branches have grown this year, with the old branches looking dry. The netizen has provided pictures, and we will analyze the pictures provided by the netizen:
From this picture, we can see:
The 1st circle indicates that the netizen used moss to plant Dendrobium drumstick. Moss has good water retention and water permeability, which is suitable for growing orchids. However, it is recommended to change the moss every year. After the flowers fade each year, it's time to trim the roots and change the moss, otherwise the moss can easily rot, which can cause diseases. It's unclear how long the netizen has been using the moss or whether it is only on the flat surface.
The 2nd circle shows dry and withered old branches, as described by the netizen. Previously plump, they are now dry and slightly peeling, which is actually caused by excessive humidity. High humidity, combined with sun exposure, can cause water vapor to rise and easily burn the plant. This needs attention.
Let's look at the second picture:
How to care for Dendrobium drumstick
From this picture, we can see:
The 1st circle shows the use of a water tray, which ensures the supply of water and humidity. However, I do not recommend adding water to the tray when using moss as planting material because it is the hot summer, and excessive humidity can cause problems.
The 2nd circle shows that the old leaves are turning yellow, but notice that this is a normal replacement of old and new leaves, so it's not a big problem.
The 3rd circle can be seen that there is peeling, which is actually the old leaves that have come off. This indicates excessive humidity, with old leaves turning yellow and then the replacement of old and new leaves, which is not a big problem.
Let's look at the third picture:
From this picture, we can see:
The 1st circle is placed on the balcony for maintenance. Such an environment can easily cause yellowing of leaves after high-temperature exposure, and secondary damage can be caused by glass transmission, which is how the netizen's yellow leaves appeared due to high temperature and humidity.
The 2nd circle also shows symptoms of yellowing and disease, indicating high temperature and humidity, so attention should be paid to adjusting the maintenance environment.
Conclusion: The netizen's Dendrobium drumstick doesn't have major issues. It is mainly due to the use of moss as planting material, resulting in excessive humidity. Placed on the windowsill due to exposure to sunlight, overwatering can cause yellowing due to high temperature and humidity, which is also considered a replacement of old and new leaves. For the netizen's question about whether the leaves are too many and need to be pruned, more leaves mean more vigorous growth. The later flowering will be more robust, so the netizen only needs to prune the yellowing and peeling old leaves, and there is no need to prune the others.