How to plant Dendrobium officinale and how to survive the winter

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1. How to grow Dendrobium officinale

2. How to survive the winter with Dendrobium officinale

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Dendrobium candidum can be planted with bark or sphagnum moss. When planting with bark, put a layer of stones on the bottom of the pot, then put large pieces of pine bark, spread the roots of Dendrobium candidum on top, and then use small pieces of pine bark to press the roots of Dendrobium officinale. Planting with bark is suitable for the south. The dry north is suitable for planting with sphagnum moss. When planting, choose small pots and compact the sphagnum moss repeatedly to prevent water accumulation.

1. How to grow Dendrobium officinale

1. How to plant Dendrobium officinale

1. Bark planting: When planting Dendrobium officinale, we can find a plastic pot or a mud pot, and put a layer of stones on the bottom of the pot for drainage. layer. Put a large piece of pine bark on it, hold the dendrobium in one hand, and stretch the root system of the dendrobium with the other hand, and lay it flat on the pine bark. Then use small pieces of pine bark to press the roots. Be careful not to bury the dendrobium roots too deep, so as not to affect the growth of the plant's root system.

2. Sphagnum moss planting: The air humidity in the south is high, so it is suitable Use tree bark to grow Dendrobium officinale. It is best to plant it with sphagnum moss in the north to avoid drying out the dendrobium if water is not supplied in time. When planting with sphagnum moss, because sphagnum moss absorbs and retains water better, we need to use a smaller flower pot for planting, and when planting, we must compact the sphagnum moss repeatedly to prevent water accumulation and root rot in the future.

2. How to survive the winter with Dendrobium officinale

< p>1. Light temperature: When growing Dendrobium officinale in winter, ensure that the maintenance temperature is no less than 5°C, and get plenty of sunlight to promote photosynthesis of the plant and accumulate nutrients like crazy. In other seasons, it is necessary to create a semi-shading environment for Dendrobium officinale, such as placing it under other large potted plants to avoid exposure to the scorching summer sun. Pay more attention to ventilation.

2. Water and fertilizer: Watering Dendrobium officinale is very simple. Generally, insert it into the substrate with your hands. If it feels dry, you can water it when the moisture content of the substrate is still 30 to 40%. Every time The water you pour should be dried in advance. Do not fertilize in winter. During the growth period, you can bury some fermented sheep manure in the pot as fertilizer.

2. How to survive the winter with Dendrobium officinale

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