This article explains in detail the planting conditions, time and technology of Dendrobium candidum!

Dendrobium candidum is not only a valuable traditional Chinese medicine, but also a popular family pot plant in recent years. in addition to professional Dendrobium candidum planting outdoors, many people also want to learn how to grow Dendrobium candidum at home. Next, this paper explains in detail the planting conditions, time and technology of Dendrobium candidum.

I. planting conditions of Dendrobium candidum

Not all places are suitable for planting Dendrobium candidum, even if it is planted in a greenhouse, it must conform to the growth law of Dendrobium candidum itself.

1. Temperature conditions

In order to successfully feed Dendrobium candidum, temperature is a very important factor. Relatively speaking, Dendrobium candidum is more suitable for growing in a warm environment, so it is best to control the temperature between 5-35 ℃, and the temperature difference between day and night should be obvious.

If the temperature exceeds this range, appropriate cooling and warm measures need to be taken.

2. Water condition

Dendrobium candidum is suitable for growing in places where there is a certain degree of humidity but not too wet, so you can not water too much on watering, you can water about 3 times a week, and make sure there is no stagnant water in the soil.

3. Ventilation condition

Dendrobium candidum and succulent plants can not be bored, it is better to be in a place where the air is more ventilated and the sun is not too strong.

4. Soil conditions

Wild Dendrobium candidum generally grows in rock crevices or deciduous silt in deep mountains and old forests, so the soil requirements are actually not too strict, mainly because of good air permeability.

2. Planting time of Dendrobium candidum

Dendrobium candidum can not only be planted with seeds, but also can be planted by cuttings or individual plants.

1. Seed planting time

If you choose to sow your own seedlings, it is recommended to start sowing around April, when the temperature rises, which is conducive to seed germination.

2. Cutting planting time

If you choose cuttage to plant Dendrobium candidum, the most suitable time is from May to June every year, and the three-year-old plants of Dendrobium candidum with strong growth should be selected for cutting.

3. Planting time of ramets

Dendrobium candidum can be planted separately in spring and autumn, but from the point of view of survival rate and quality of Dendrobium, it is best to plant at the end of March and early April, so that more new buds will sprout and grow better.

3. Planting techniques of Dendrobium candidum

1. The host selection of Dendrobium candidum.

Since Dendrobium candidum is an epiphyte, it is recommended to choose a suitable host.

(1) Sandy rock or stone wall or random stone

(2) gravel with moss

(3) the trunk of broad-leaved tree species with dense crown, thick skin and many longitudinal grooves, containing more water than bryophytes.

2. Planting Dendrobium candidum in soil preparation

After the soil preparation, the host is placed on the soil for self-treatment, and the nest depth is 6-8 cm. Then choose the appropriate planting method and time for planting.

3. Post-planting management

(1) watering: small water can be taught three times a week and can be watered once a month if it is not dry or irrigated when the temperature is low in winter.

(2) Illumination: Dendrobium candidum needs sufficient light, but the light should not be too strong, and the general half-yin and half-yang state is the most suitable for the growth of Dendrobium candidum.

(3) fertilization: Dendrobium candidum pay attention to "thin fertilizer", generally choose slow and controlled release fertilizer and compound fertilizer.