Methods and precautions for cultivating butterfly dendrobium orchid

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

Soil: Dendrobium orchid prefers to grow in a softer substrate. It is best to use fermented sawdust or bark to prepare the substrate. Watering: You need to water it in time at ordinary times, because it likes a humid growing environment, try not to water it on the leaves. Lighting: There is no need for particularly sufficient lighting during maintenance, just place it in a place with astigmatism for maintenance. Temperature: It prefers a higher temperature. It should be kept at 18-35℃ in normal times. In winter, it is best to keep it above 15℃.

1. Maintenance method

1. Soil: Dendrobium butterfly prefers to grow in a soft and breathable substrate. Many dendrobiums grow on trees, so it is good to use bark or sawdust. The prerequisite is that it has been sterilized and fermented.

2. Watering: In spring, summer and autumn, you need to water more appropriately. Make sure the maintenance environment is moist at ordinary times, and be careful not to water it on its leaves when watering.

3. Light: It prefers a semi-shady growth environment. The wild ones usually grow in bushes or tropical rainforests and can grow well with astigmatism.

4. Temperature: Dendrobium butterfly orchid likes high temperature and high humidity, and the suitable temperature is 18~35℃. In winter, it is best to keep the night temperature above 15°C and the daytime temperature between 25-30°C. During the winter, deciduous varieties can survive the winter in an environment below 10°C.

2. Breeding skills

1. Sowing: Planting in a high-temperature greenhouse requires porous and breathable flower pots. In addition, there must be a well-ventilated and breathable substrate, and some tiles or broken bricks should be placed on the bottom of the basin to allow its roots to develop and grow well.

2. Summer: During the growing period when the temperature is high in summer, you need to water enough. When it matures and blooms, you need to gradually reduce watering. And when the sun is strong, appropriate shade must be provided.

3. Diagnosis and treatment of problems

1. Root rot: Dendrobium orchids that have been planted for a long time will gradually become larger and larger due to the growth of branches, leaves and flowers, and its flowerpot The soil in it will also be slowly consumed. The roots of the plant will also become susceptible to rot, so it needs to be repotted to avoid root rot and death.

2. No flowering: If there is insufficient light, it will be difficult for the flower buds to differentiate, so there will be no flowering. Increase the light appropriately. When fertilizing, be careful not to apply heavy fertilizers and ventilate the plants frequently, which is beneficial to their flowering.

IV. Other questions

1. Can it be grown indoors: It can be grown indoors at home, and it will bloom beautiful flowers from March to July, which is very ornamental. .

2. Is it poisonous? It is not poisonous, and the butterfly dendrobium orchid is very fragrant and very beautiful. Especially when grown at home, it can also add vitality.

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