Dendrobium Orchid Care

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Dendrobium genus is one of the largest of all orchid groups.