Dendrobium cultivation methods and precautions

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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Temperature: It is advisable to keep it warm, preferably between 15-28°C. Light: Dendrobium does not like strong light and is suitable for growing in semi-shade. Therefore, it should be placed in a place with scattered light during maintenance. Watering: It likes moisture. It can be watered more during the growing season, but the substrate should not be allowed to accumulate water. Fertilization: Foliar fertilizer should be used and applied during the growth period. Fertilizer should not be applied too frequently, just once every 7-10 days.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Dendrobium is suitable for growing in warm places, the specific range is between 15 and 28 degrees. In an environment that is too hot, its growth will be adversely affected. Therefore, it needs to be adjusted in summer. In addition, the temperature should not be too low in winter. It is more suitable to place potted plants indoors.

2. Light: Dendrobium chinensis prefers a half-yin and half-yang environment. In other words, it should neither be too dark nor be exposed to the sun. Therefore, it can be adjusted according to the season and the intensity of the light. It can be exposed to mild light, but needs to be shaded when there is strong light.

3. Watering: Dendrobium likes moisture. Its distribution area is mainly in places with annual rainfall of more than 1,000 millimeters. If you grow your own, you need to replenish water in time. In addition, the humidity of the air is best above 60%. Therefore, pay attention to humidification when drying.

4. Fertilization: Dendrobium plants have aerial roots, so it is best to use foliar fertilizer to supplement fertilizer. Generally speaking, it is used during the growth period, once a week to ten days.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: Propagation can be done by cuttings. It can be done in conjunction with changing pots. The materials used are mainly slender stems with many nodes on them. Then, it’s time to choose a substrate with better breathability. You can use plant ash to treat the wound before inserting it. After insertion, place in a moist, cool place. Do not water for a week.

2. Pruning: For Dendrobium, it is best to keep its canopy closure at about 60%. Therefore, if the branches are relatively dense, they need to be pruned in time. In addition, diseased and dry branches must also be cut off in time.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Disease: "Black spot" is more common, which will cause many black spots to appear on the leaves, and can be treated with Bordeaux. Then there’s “sooty stain,” which causes a layer of black material to appear on the leaves. Carbendazim can be sprayed in time for treatment.

2. Insect pests: There are "non-shield scales" and "snails", etc., which can be captured manually if the number is small.

IV. Other issues

1 , Toxicity: Don’t worry, Dendrobium is non-toxic.

2. Whether it can be grown at home: Dendrobium has high horticultural value and is also suitable as a potted plant at home.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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