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Cultivation methods of Dendrobium candidum

Hank Schrader
2020-07-01 09:00:26
The temperature should be kept between 15 ℃ ~ 28 ℃, and the winter temperature should be above zero. Like wet, in the growth period every day to add water. It likes a semi overcast environment, so strong light needs to be avoided. The main fertilizer was foliar fertilizer, which was applied once in about 15 days.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: it likes to grow in a cool place. The high temperature should be reduced. Generally, it can grow normally between 15-28 degrees. As long as the overwintering temperature is kept above 8-10 degrees, of course, the winter temperature should not be lower than 0 degrees. If it is below 0 degrees, it will also face the risk of frostbite. High temperature environment will not have a good growth.

2. Watering: it needs sufficient water. During the growing period, the demand for water is the highest. It needs to replenish water almost every day. Sufficient water will have a good growth. At the same time, the humidity in the air will reach the standard. In summer, spray water mist around the plants. Don't be too dry. In winter, you can reduce watering.

3. Light: Dendrobium candidum likes half shade environment, strong light is totally unacceptable, bright growth environment is OK, so when planting, do not choose the place with too much light, let it accept the oblique light in the morning and evening.

4. Fertilization: the demand for foliar fertilizer of Dendrobium candidum is relatively high. During the growth period, it needs to apply foliar fertilizer irregularly to make the branches and leaves grow more vigorously. It can also be added once every 15 days. The type of compound fertilizer can be selected..

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Propagation: plant splitting is the main way. Dig out the root of the plant in spring, and then replant it in several parts. Before planting, trim the old root, so as to increase the growth ability of the root.

2. Pruning: prune it every spring, cut off some branches and leaves that grow too dense, cut off some old branches, grow new branches, and prune some diseased branches and leaves in time.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: the most likely disease is black spot, which will appear on the newly grown branches and leaves. This disease will fall off in one piece, so you can use Bordeaux solution to control and prevent it.

2. Insect damage: snails can bite flower petals, which can be caught manually or eliminated with pesticides.

4. Other issues

1. Toxicity: there is no poison, so you can breed safely.

Dendrobium multiflorum

2. Whether it can be raised at home: Yes, its fragrance is charming. At the same time, when breeding at home, you should pay attention not to put it directly on the balcony and be exposed to strong light.

Dendrobium densiflorum

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