Dendrobium

Dendrobium is one kind of common epiphytic herbs in the tropics. They are usually called orchids, and most of them have high ornamental value. Their flowers have different colors, such as pink, purple, white, etc. Their petals are unique in shape. In the middle, a petal is elongated and brightly colored, which is called "lip petal". Their stems are cylindrical or triangular, and their leaves are dark green with a little purple. They are very beautiful with gorgeous flowers. Some of them also have medicinal value, which can enhance human immunity.
They like to grow in the environment of high temperature and high humidity, since they are not cold resistant. They can't afford the direct sunlight in summer and like to scatter light. They are most suitable to grow in the tropical rain forest climate. Almost all of them are epiphytes, so the requirements for soil quality are not strict. Most of the wild species grow on loose and thick bark or trunk, or adhere to the moist stone cracks with mossy lichens. During the family planting, sawdust and bark can be prepared as substrate for cultivation, and trunk and wet stones can also be prepared for their epiphytic growth. Pay attention to regular ventilation during cultivation. You can learn more at Plant Story community.

Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.

Dendrobium

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