The Cultivation Method of Drumstick Dendrobium
Known as the 'air orchid', the drumstick dendrobium, with its unique flower shape and medicinal value, is becoming a new favorite among urban flower enthusiasts. This epiphytic orchid not only adds a tropical flavor to the living space, but its golden flower clusters also resemble hanging natural wind chimes. Master these five major maintenance tips, and even beginners can easily achieve full-year flowering.
The Three Elements of Environmental Control
The Golden Combination of Temperature and Humidity
Keep a growth range of 25-35°C, and maintain above 15°C in winter for overwintering. It is recommended to place a thermometer and hygrometer near the flower stand, and immediately spray to increase humidity when the ambient humidity is below 60%. Use a sunshade net to filter 50% of the sunlight at noon in summer, and accept direct morning light in spring and autumn.
Substrate Proportion Formula
It is recommended to use a mixture of pine bark: coconut shell: volcanic rock in a ratio of 5:3:2, and replenish new substrate 1-2 times a year. When using board planting, soak the substrate for 20 minutes weekly to ensure adequate water absorption.
Secrets of Propagation and Styling
The Golden Time Window for Division
Choose to divide after flowering in April to May, keeping 3-4 pseudobulbs as a clump. After dividing, apply charcoal powder to prevent infection, and place in a scattered light environment to slow-grow for 2 weeks.
Art of Hanging Styling
Use dead wood or snake木板 for epiphytic styling, and leave a 1cm growth space when securing with fishing line. It is recommended to use a stepped hanging method to create a three-dimensional flower waterfall effect.
Spectrum of Disease and Pest Control
The Cultivation Method of Drumstick Dendrobium
Disease Identification Card
(T-J) disease initially presents as brown spots, and powdery mildew forms a frost-like substance on the leaf back. Rotate the use of mancozeb and tebuconazole monthly for prevention.
Pest Solution Kit
Hang yellow sticky traps during the high incidence period of red spider mites, and use a toothpick dipped in alcohol to accurately remove scale insects. A biological control method is recommended: introduce ladybugs to control the aphid population.
Through systematic maintenance and management, drumstick dendrobium can bloom 2-3 times a year. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log, record the time of watering and fertilizing each time, and adjust the plan according to the plant's growth status. When the pseudobulbs appear plump and translucent, it indicates the arrival of the next flowering period.