How to take cuttings of dendrobium orchid

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1. Time selection

2. Cut off the branches

3. Prepare the matrix

4. Carry out cuttings

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The time for cutting is chosen in spring or summer, around May-June. Choose a plant that is relatively healthy, cut off 1-2 year old branches from it, and cut it into several stem segments. The substrate can be mixed with vermiculite, river sand, or sphagnum moss, bark, etc., and insert the cut stem segments into it. During this period, spray water on the plant normally, and transplant it after aerial roots grow.

1. Time selection

1. Time selection

It is more appropriate to choose the time for cutting in spring or summer, about May to June. During this period, the temperature is just right, and the surrounding air humidity is high. , so cuttings are easy to survive, and it is not impossible in other seasons, but the survival rate is not likely to be high at this time.

2. Cut off the branches

If you want to cut branches, you must first select a good plant. Choose a plant that is relatively healthy and is at least three years old. The branches on such a mother plant can improve the survival rate. Cut branches that are 1-2 years old from above. They must be plump. Some of them look relatively sturdy, about 15-25 cm in length, and then cut into several stem segments, leaving the growing point on each stem and removing the leaves at the lower end.

3. Prepare the substrate

For For it, ordinary soil cannot be used as the substrate, because the permeability is not high, and it will easily cause rot when inserted. You can use vermiculite, river sand, or a mixture of sphagnum moss, bark, etc. The first prerequisite is breathability. Add enough water inside to ensure good moisture content.

4. Carry out cuttings

Insert the cut stem segment into it. It does not need to be too deep, as long as it can ensure that it will not tip over. During this period, spray water on the plant normally and wait until White aerial roots grow on it, which means the plant is growing stably and can be transplanted.

2. Cut off the branches

3. Prepare the matrix

4. Carry out cuttings

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