Gone are the days when orchids could only be enjoyed during a trip to Asian countries to their habitats. Today, many different varieties of this bright flower are successfully cultivated, among them is the dendrobium orchid.
The habitat of the dendrobium orchid
In nature, there are more than a thousand varieties of this interesting flower, differing from each other not only in the shape and number of the buds themselves, but also in their size and structural features. Some of them grow shoots down, hanging in bunches, others exist vertically, but they have one thing in common: orchids take root on the bark of trees. Although this is not uncommon for this type of flowers, the more familiar and familiar to many varieties of phalaenopsis orchids grows in the same way.
In its natural habitat, dendrobium can be seen in the southern parts of Japan and China, India, the Polynesian Islands, Australia and Tasmania
How to create comfortable conditions for a flower at home
At home, the dendrobium variety called noble is becoming more and more popular. It is characterized by the presence of a whole bunch of buds on a branch and a not too high shoot. It is quite possible to create comfortable living conditions for a flower. To do this, you need to remember that orchids love light and sufficient air humidity. The orchid will be able to grow on the northern windowsills, but it is unlikely that it will be possible to achieve re-flowering on them.
With all the love of this plant for light from direct sunlight, especially during the midday heat, it needs to be protected. Otherwise, the flower may simply burn out.
Orchid care
Growing hybrid orchids does not require any special skills. Despite the fact that they are rather capricious, this concerns more re-flowering, and not the care itself. With enough light, all that remains is to ensure the level of humidity and watering. The flowers themselves should not be sprayed, because the humidity is maintained either through the use of special devices for this, or by placing open containers of water next to the flower. If you spray the leaves, then you need to make sure that water does not accumulate in their hollows, otherwise it can lead to rotting. Water the orchid as the substrate dries up, more often in summer, once every two to three days, and less often in winter. Since in nature they grow parasitizing on the bark of trees, then the soil for the orchid must be appropriate. Pine bark is on sale for planting them. The flower is fed at least once a month, with the exception of the dormant period, which occurs in winter. During the same period, watering is also reduced. During flowering, the plant is fed more intensively, using either conventional mineral complexes or special fertilizers for orchids.