How to plant Dendrobium orchids
This article provides an introduction to the methods of planting Dendrobium orchids and the related cultivation techniques for home potting green plants. Detailed content will be shared next.
Should Dendrobium orchids be grown in pots or nailed to a board? Indoor maintenance is limited to potting.
Dendrobium orchids are very beautiful flowering plants, with different varieties each having different flower colors. For example, Dendrobium officinale, one of the most classic varieties, is not only a flowering plant that can be kept at home but is also a type of Chinese medicine. Fresh Dendrobium officinale stems can even be cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Dendrobium officinale mainly grows in the southern regions of China, often attaching to decaying trees or rocks in the wild, surviving on moisture and nutrients in the air. In spring, the young shoots of wild Dendrobium officinale can be harvested, dried, and used as tea. The Dendrobium orchids we keep at home are mostly horticultural varieties, which are different from Dendrobium officinale.
Currently, the price of Dendrobium orchids sold in the Chinese market is relatively high, with a small pot of Dendrobium orchids with 2-3 seedlings priced at about 20 yuan. Dendrobium orchids are easy to maintain at home, have a high chance of flowering, and are easier to keep alive than Phalaenopsis orchids, with a higher probability of flowering.
The most common method of growing Dendrobium orchids is to nail them to a board, which is mostly suitable for flower exhibitions or greenhouses, not for home maintenance. Many people find it difficult to keep Dendrobium orchids alive, as they often wither and die, feeling that their method of maintenance is incorrect and that Dendrobium orchids should not be planted in pots.
Dendrobium orchids for indoor cultivation should be planted in pots and cared for using the potting method. This allows Dendrobium orchids to grow faster. The reason we sometimes see Dendrobium orchids nailed to boards in some places is to mimic the original ecological maintenance mode, primarily for higher ornamental value.
How to plant Dendrobium orchids
Potted Dendrobium orchids and those nailed to boards have significant differences in growth patterns. The roots of Dendrobium orchids nailed to boards are exposed to the air and need to absorb moisture from the air. Since the air in homes is usually very dry with low humidity, Dendrobium orchids nailed to boards in indoor environments are destined to die.
Do not choose fancy methods of plant care unless it's for Bonsai. For other plants, including succulents, the most ordinary maintenance method is sufficient. Fancy methods can lead to the death of the plant. Potted Dendrobium orchids, when watered manually, have roots that grow faster and stronger, enhancing their absorption capacity.
In addition, potted Dendrobium orchids have the advantage of allowing manual fertilization. With additional nutrients, Dendrobium orchids can grow faster and easier to bloom. Only with a continuous supply of nutrients can a plant grow and bloom continuously.
The above is the method of planting Dendrobium orchids and some tips on home potting cultivation techniques. I hope this article can provide you with some help!