How to plant Dendrobium orchids
This article introduces how to plant Dendrobium orchids and the propagation methods for cuttage, sharing some small experiences in plant cultivation. Let's learn about it together.
We all know that Dendrobium is edible and very suitable for potting. The flowers are very beautiful, and many people keep them at home. However, most people believe that Dendrobium propagates by growing small buds on the branches, and then planting the buds with developed roots by breaking them off. In fact, Dendrobium can be propagated through cuttage. If you want to propagate your own, Xiaoqi will tell you some cuttage tips. Just follow three steps, and you can grow small buds in 20 days.
1. Selection of branches
If you want to propagate Dendrobium through cuttage, you must choose the right branches. Generally, old branches after flowering are chosen, which are covered with a layer of grayish bark. These branches are relatively old and should be robust. After cutting them down, they can be used as cuttage branches.
2. Branch treatment
The branches we cut do not need to be too long, usually retaining two to three sections. Do not insert the cut branches directly. First, place them in a shady and well-ventilated place to dry for at least three to five days. After drying, do not insert them directly. Instead, put them in the refrigerator's冷藏室 (not the freezer) for five to seven days. Remember, it's the refrigerator's冷藏室, not the freezer, with a temperature of about six degrees Celsius. The purpose of this is to increase the germination rate after the branches have been treated with low temperatures, which can also be understood as the branches entering a dormant state in this temperature environment. When we take them out to insert, they will quickly recover at room temperature and directly grow roots and new buds from the branches.
3. Branch cuttage
Take out the branches that have been stored in the refrigerator for five to seven days and find suitable soil, such as special orchid soil, or you can use some bark or sawdust. Wet it thoroughly, flatten it, and evenly place the branches on the cuttage matrix. Remember to lay them flat, not inserting them directly. After the cuttage is done, water them thoroughly and place them in a place with scattered or bright light, definitely not in direct sunlight.
How to plant Dendrobium orchids
Generally, the next watering should be done every two to three days, or when the surface of the matrix is slightly dry. Timely water them thoroughly. After these steps, the cuttage branches of Dendrobium can grow buds in no more than 20 days, reaching two to three centimeters in length, with visible roots.
Dendrobium belongs to the orchid family and can be propagated by stem cuttage. Therefore, if you want to try it, you can follow this method. Basically, after 20 days, the small buds can grow roots and directly root into the planting material. Then, you can transplant them into new pots, and with sufficient water and fertilizer, they will grow rapidly.
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