Choose the right potted Dendrobium varieties Choose the right potted container Soil selection and preparation Watering and fertilization Light and temperature pest control Dendrobium is known as the "gem of plants" and is a potted plant that is both beautiful and has medicinal value. With people's pursuit of quality of life, potted Dendrobium is becoming more and more popular. How to maintain potted Dendrobium? This article will give you a detailed introduction to the maintenance methods of potted dendrobium, so that beauty blooms at your fingertips. Select the right potted dendrobium variety Before maintaining potted dendrobium, we must first choose the right variety. Currently, the common potted dendrobium varieties on the market include Dendrobium candidum, Dendrobium nobile, Dendrobium drumstick, etc. Different varieties of Dendrobium have requirements for maintenance conditions. There are slight differences, and you should choose according to your own maintenance conditions and preferences when purchasing. Choose a suitable potted container. The container for potted Dendrobium should be made of materials with good air permeability and good drainage, such as ceramics, purple sand, etc. The size of the container should be slightly larger than the root system of Dendrobium to facilitate the extension and growth of the root system. Soil selection and the soil used to prepare potted Dendrobium should be made of loose, breathable and well-draining leus soil, coarse sand, perlite, etc. The pH value of the soil should be slightly acidic to neutral, approximately between 5.5 and 6.5. Watering and fertilization 1. Watering: Potted dendrobium likes a humid environment, but it is not advisable to accumulate water. When watering, the soil should be kept slightly moist to avoid being too wet or too dry. When high temperatures in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately; when low temperatures in winter, the frequency of watering should be reduced.
2. Fertilization: During the growth of potted Dendrobium, apply compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer once a month. When fertilizing, be careful not to let the fertilizer come into contact with the leaves and roots of Dendrobium to avoid causing damage. Light and temperature 1. Light: Potted dendrobium likes to scatter light and should not direct sunlight directly. When high temperatures in summer, dendrobium should be placed in a semi-cloudy environment; when low temperatures in winter, the lighting time can be appropriately increased.
2. Temperature: The suitable temperature for the growth of potted Dendrobium is 18-28℃, the temperature in winter should not be lower than 5℃, and the temperature in summer should not be higher than 35℃. Pest and pest control 1. Diseases: Common diseases in potted Dendrobium include leaf spot disease, anthracnose, etc. When diseases are discovered, the diseased leaves should be cut off in time and fungicides such as carbendazim and thiophanate-methyl should be sprayed.
2. Pests: Common pests of potted Dendrobium include scale insects, red spiders, etc. When pests are found, pesticides such as imidacloprid and avermectin can be sprayed.
The maintenance of potted dendrobium is not complicated. Just master the above points to make your dendrobium thrive and bloom beautifully. During the maintenance process, you also need to pay attention to the growth status of dendrobium and adjust maintenance measures in a timely manner. I believe Through your careful care, potted dendrobium will definitely bloom in brilliant colors at your fingertips.