Dendrobium Orchid

Dendrobium Orchid Care

Dendrobium

What is the plant

If you love flowering plants, exotic orchids with their large attractive flowers will be the perfect variety for your garden.

Dendrobium Orchid is native to Southeast Asia. This genus includes more than 2,000 species of plants. We can identify them as epiphytes, meaning they grow on other plants, for example, on tree branches.

Dendrobium Orchids boast profuse blooms that come in a variety of pastel tones. These plants can grow up to 48 inches (1.2 m) tall and wide.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

15°C - 23°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
These plants love moisture, especially during the growing season, but excessive watering can cause root rot, so orchids should not sit in water. Wait until the top layer of soil is slightly dry before the next watering, and take distilled or rainwater.
Pruning
Cut off faded flowers, but do not cut off old canes because they store valuable substances and water. This ensures the health of the plant.
Fertilizer
Feed your orchids with a special well-balanced fertilizer during the growing seasons. At the end of this period, reduce the amount of fertilizer by half.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
In nature, these plants grow in partial light, but as houseplants, they require the brightest window. Therefore, choose a southern windowsill for your Dendrobium Orchid.
Soil
Dendrobium Orchids grow best in soil that mimics their natural environment and consists of moss, perlite, and bark. You can buy a special soil in the store or prepare it from the above ingredients.
Propagation
You can propagate an orchid by division. If your plant has at least four canes, separate one with a knife, trying to keep the roots as dense as possible. Remove the dead roots and plant the cane in a pot of orchid mix.

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Temperature
Orchids are used to growing in warm climates, so the ideal temperature for them is 70-85°F (21-29°C) during the day and 60-75°F (15-23°C) at night. Usually, being in the cold can have negative consequences for this plant.
Container
Choose a pot barely larger than the plant's root system. It should be a transparent plastic pot with drainage holes for the outflow of excess moisture.
Fun fact
The Dendrobium genus is one of the largest of all orchid groups.