What is the correct way to water Dendrobium?
Talking about the correct way to water Dendrobium and some knowledge about the care of Dendrobium in the field of flowers, next, the editor will introduce.
Dendrobium is also known as the immortal grass or revival grass, and it is one of China's "four major ornamental foreign flowers." Dendrobium not only has many species but also blooms beautifully. Dendrobium is quite delicate, requiring soil free of pathogens, and the amount of water varies with the season, and it needs to be fertilized once a month. Next, I will introduce the cultivation methods of Dendrobium from five aspects: soil, watering, fertilizing, temperature, and lighting.
1. Requirements for soil
The requirements for soil in the cultivation of Dendrobium are very strict, which is quite different from other plants. It not only needs to be loose, breathable, and drained but must also be soil free of pathogens, so most of the time, it can only be made by oneself. It is recommended to use bark chunks, peat moss, charcoal chunks, and fern roots, mixing them in a ratio of 3:2:2:1, and the soil made in this way is the most suitable for cultivating Dendrobium.
2. Requirements for watering
Dendrobium has very high requirements for water, as its growth is in great need of moisture, so it needs to be watered supplementally in daily management. However, it is important to water moderately, as excessive water can cause root rot. Generally, 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. Requirements for fertilizing
Fertilizing is the most important step in the cultivation of Dendrobium, as it requires a lot of nutrients. Usually, 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 lead to malnutrition in the plant.
4. Requirements for temperature
Dendrobium is suitable for growing in a warm environment, preferably maintaining a temperature between 16-30 degrees Celsius. In the summer, it should be placed in a shady area for cultivation; in winter, it must be ensured that the temperature does not drop below 4 degrees Celsius, otherwise, Dendrobium will enter a dormant period and may suffer from frostbite.
5. Requirements for lighting
Dendrobium does not have high requirements for lighting, so it should not be exposed to strong sunlight. It can usually be placed on a balcony to receive scattered light, and it is important to take shading measures in the strong summer sun.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to the correct way to water Dendrobium and the precautions for its care, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.