Can Dendrobium officinale be grown in the north? Is Dendrobium officinale drought-resistant?

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1. Can it be raised in the north?

2. Is it drought tolerant?

Dendrobium officinale is generally more common in the south. In fact, Dendrobium officinale can be grown in the north, but it cannot be grown in the open air. It needs to be built in a greenhouse. This can better control factors such as light, humidity, temperature, etc., and facilitate maintenance and management. . The cost of planting and maintenance in the north is higher, and the medicinal properties may be a little worse. When choosing a planting and maintenance location in the north, it should be far away from pollution sources, have convenient and clean water sources, and have a higher ambient humidity.

1. Can it be grown in the north?

Dendrobium officinale is generally more common in the south and is distributed in provinces south of the Huaihe River, such as Guangdong, Hunan, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Anhui, Yunnan, etc. In fact, Dendrobium candidum can be grown in the north, but it cannot be grown in the open air. It needs to be built in a greenhouse. This can better control factors such as light, humidity, temperature, etc., facilitate maintenance and management, and avoid failure to survive. In fact, some areas in the south also need to build greenhouses for maintenance. In areas with higher temperatures, they can be planted directly in the forest. However, the cost of planting and maintenance in the north is higher, and the medicinal properties may be a little worse.

For planting in the north, you need to choose a good location to build a greenhouse. When choosing a planting and maintenance location, it should be far away from sources of pollution. There should be convenient and clean water sources nearby. It is best to have high humidity in the surrounding environment, good ventilation, and reasonable maintenance.

2. Is it drought tolerant?

Dendrobium officinale has a strong ability to withstand drought, but it likes a humid growth environment. Long-term water shortage and drought will cause the leaves to turn yellow, so it needs to be watered in time, but it should not be watered too much. More to prevent water accumulation and root rot, which will affect growth.

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