The Breeding Method and Precautions for Tianong Dendrobium
As an orchid plant with both ornamental and medicinal values, Tianong Dendrobium has become a new favorite in urban greenery in recent years. Its elegant drooping form and subtle floral fragrance make it especially suitable for creating vertical green spaces. Mastering scientific maintenance methods can result in a full branch of flowers even in a balcony environment.
Basic Maintenance Tips for Tianong Dendrobium
Container Selection for Cultivation
It is recommended to use plastic mesh pots or purple sand pots with a diameter of 15-25 cm, with 3-5 drainage holes reserved at the bottom. The specially designed pot structure (inner plastic pot + outer decorative pot) can ensure breathability and enhance ornamental value.
Light and Temperature Environment Control
In spring and autumn, it should receive 4-6 hours of morning light every day, and from 10:00 to 15:00 in summer, a 50% shade net should be set up. Maintaining 18-25°C in winter through double-layer glass insulation, combined with supplementary lights to extend lighting to 8 hours.
Water and Fertilizer Management Plan
Water should be replenished when the surface of the matrix turns white, using the immersion pot method for 10 minutes each time. During the growing period, apply a special orchid fertilizer (NPK=20-20-20) at 800 times dilution every half month, and switch to phosphorus-potassium fertilizer (10-30-20) during the budding period to promote flowering.
Advanced Management Techniques for Tianong Dendrobium
Pruning and Shaping Standards
Retain 3-5 healthy old stems before the germination in March, and use alcohol-disinfected tools when pruning withered and yellow branches. Applying charcoal powder to the cut can prevent bacterial infections.
Special Care in Summer
Methods and precautions for breeding Tianong Dendrobium
During high temperatures, place ice packs around the pot to cool down, and combine morning and evening spraying to maintain 65% humidity. Installing a mini circulation fan can effectively prevent闷hot and烂root caused by heat.
Prevention and Treatment of Common Diseases in Dendrobium
When black spot disease first appears, remove the affected leaves and alternately spray with mancozeb and tebuconazole. During the high incidence period of (T-J) disease, apply a biological preparation of Bacillus subtilis to the roots in advance to enhance the plant's disease resistance.
Advantages of Home Environment Maintenance
Tianong Dendrobium releases negative oxygen ions at night, making it particularly suitable for placement in bedrooms. Its aerial roots can absorb harmful substances such as formaldehyde, and when combined with fern plants, a small ecological cycle system can be created.
Through systematic maintenance and management, Tianong Dendrobium can bloom 2-3 times a year. Regularly observing the plant's condition and timely adjusting the maintenance strategy will allow this 'fairy in the air' to thrive all year round.