What is the flower known as "the beauty under the moonlight"
Let's talk about why the flower known as "the beauty under the moonlight" has this name, and the related content about green plants that bloom for a short time and require luck to appreciate, so keep reading!
Dendrobium nobile is called "the beauty under the moonlight" because it only blooms at night, and each flower only lasts for a short time. From the time the bud opens to complete withering, it takes about 3 to 4 hours, hence the saying "ephemeral bloom of Dendrobium nobile."
Nowadays, Dendrobium nobile has become a very popular potted plant that friends from both the north and south can grow. It originally grows in warm, humid, and semi-shaded environments, prefers a certain level of air humidity, fears direct sunlight, and is a good choice to be placed near a windowsill or on a balcony.
Dendrobium nobile is also part of the cactus family, but its leaves are relatively thin, similar to those of Disocactus and Echinopsis. If you know how to cultivate Disocactus, then growing Dendrobium nobile is relatively simple.
However, there is one thing to note: the branches of Dendrobium nobile are much longer than those of Disocactus, and its leaves are also relatively wide, each one growing up to 30 centimeters long. When growing Dendrobium nobile in a pot, it is important to set up a trellis to allow its stems and leaves to hang down.
Dendrobium nobile is so popular because of its pure white flowers, which are very beautiful, like lotus flowers blooming on branches, with a strong fragrance that is captivating.
What is the flower known as "the beauty under the moonlight"
The picture above shows Dendrobium nobile grown from cuttings
Dendrobium nobile is relatively easy to grow, not requiring too much direct sunlight, just about 4 to 6 hours of soft light per day is sufficient. If you buy a robust cutting seedling, it can bloom after 2 to 3 years of care. It usually buds in the autumn and winter seasons, meaning it can bloom from September to the following February.
If a potted Dendrobium nobile is well cared for, it can have multiple flowers blooming on one plant, with up to 11 or 12 at the most.
However, there are many things to pay attention to when growing Dendrobium nobile, otherwise it may not grow well. Many people place their potted Dendrobium nobile indoors. But when caring for Dendrobium nobile indoors, it is important to ensure good soil drainage, the pot must have large drainage holes, and some broken tiles or granular stones should be placed at the bottom of the drainage holes to prevent dust from blocking the drainage outlet. It is also important to have adequate light and maintain a certain level of air humidity.
Potted Dendrobium nobile is afraid of soil that is constantly moist or waterlogged, as this can easily cause root rot. This is why sandy soil is chosen to grow Dendrobium nobile, and some perlite, river sand, or granular soil should be added to the soil. Additionally, using some compost soil or humus soil can ensure the soil has appropriate fertility.
Potted Dendrobium nobile needs to maintain a warm environment, as it is a tropical and subtropical plant that is sensitive to frost. The ideal care temperature is above 5 degrees Celsius. Of course, the winter care temperature should not be too high, about 10 to 15 degrees lower than in summer. If the temperature is too high and there is no cool environment in winter, it is difficult for it to bloom. Keeping the winter temperature between 12 to 18 degrees Celsius, maintaining a cool environment, and not placing it near a heater or air conditioner will make it easier for Dendrobium nobile to bud.