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How to pot Dendrobium officinale at home

Last Update ：2024.12.14

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If you want to plant dendrobium in pots, you must first choose a flower pot and loam. The flower pot should not be too small, and the material can be a pottery pot. Select suitable seedlings, wash the roots with clean water, and soak them in disinfectant for a period of time. Plant the plant into the pot, and gently compact the substrate. Pay attention to post-maintenance management. It can only grow in a semi-shady environment and pay attention to supplementing nutrients.

1. Pot soil selection

1. Selection of pot soil

If you want to plant pots, you must first choose a flower pot and loam. The flower pot should not be too small. You can choose a larger one. This will ensure good plant growth and avoid Lack of nutrients. The material of the flower pot can be a pottery pot, which has better air permeability. It cannot withstand moisture and cannot be used with poor water permeability. The substrate used must be permeable and can be prepared from bark, sawdust, etc. It must be sterilized and fermented in advance.

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2. Cleaning the seedlings

Select suitable seedlings, then wash the roots with clean water. The action should be slow so as not to damage the root system. Then soak them in disinfectant for a period of time and place them in a pergola to dry the roots.

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3. Planting

Hold the plant with one hand and hold it upright with the other hand and place it in the flower pot. Then fill the flower pot with other substrates to ensure that the roots are covered. Gently press the soil tightly to ensure that the roots can fit into the loam. stand up.

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IV. Maintenance and Management

Maintenance You must pay attention to the lighting conditions. It can only grow in a semi-shaded environment. If it is exposed to strong light, the plant will dry out. It is also necessary to supplement nutrients and fertilize it every 7-10 days.