1. container: choose a flowerpot with a large diameter and holes at the bottom or around it, which requires good air permeability and good drainage.
2. Base material: coarse stones or bricks should be used for the bottom layer to facilitate drainage and ventilation; The middle layer should use pebbles or broken bricks, and try to use materials with good water absorption, such as ceramsite, sapphire, broken bricks, etc. The upper layer should be fermented pine bark.
3. Planting: When planting Dendrobium candidum bonsai, be careful not to bury the stems of seedlings in the substrate as much as possible, just cover most of the roots with the substrate, and then water them after planting. (Note: If the water is tap water, it is best to expose it to the sun for a period of time to volatilize chlorine).
4. Fertilization: Sprinkle a special slow-release fertilizer for orchids around the Dendrobium root, then cover it with a small amount of bark and water it again.
5. Placement: After completion, place the tin potted plants in a well-ventilated semi-shaded environment, such as a window sill with good light, a balcony without direct sunlight or a shade.
Three main points of potted Dendrobium
First, the planting conditions of potted Dendrobium
Potted plants should be placed in a cool and ventilated place to avoid direct sunlight. It can be placed in bright indoor light in summer, and in Nanyang Terrace in other seasons.
The suitable growth temperature of Dendrobium candidum is about 25-30 degrees Celsius, and the substrate should be loose and breathable. If you water it, it usually takes 5- 10 days in summer and 0/0-20 days in spring, and basically no watering is needed in winter. Watering is very important for potted Dendrobium candidum, and the water used for hybrid Dendrobium candidum should be acidic.
Second, the fertilization method of potted Dendrobium.
Fertilize Dendrobium candidum every 15-30 days in the growth period of spring and autumn, and follow the principle of thin application and diligent application to ensure that the growth period of potted Dendrobium candidum has enough influence and the growth of potted Dendrobium candidum is vigorous.
Third: matters needing attention in transplanting and changing pots.
1. Before transplanting, you must first choose a flowerpot. The flowerpot should be larger in diameter or with holes around it to ensure the ventilation of the potted plant, and the bottom of the pot should be filled with drainage materials such as gravel blocks;
2. Dendrobium candidum plants need to be placed in the center of the flowerpot. In the process of placing, be careful not to hurt new buds or roots;
3. Sprinkle some other substrates in the flowerpot to ensure that the plants will not loosen.