Dendrobium candidum can also be called Dendrobium.

Another name for Dendrobium candidum

Dendrobium candidum

Growth habits of Dendrobium candidum

Dendrobium candidum is a kind of perennial herb that likes to grow in a warm, humid environment with annual rainfall of more than 1000 mm, half-overcast and half-yang, and the average temperature in January is higher than 8 ℃. The suitable growth temperature is 15 to 28 degrees, the suitable air humidity is more than 60 percent, and the requirement for soil fertilizer is not very strict. Wild plants grow on loose and thick bark or trunk. Some also grow in stone crevices.

It belongs to aerial root system, which mainly requires good root permeability, and the substrate should be ventilated, ventilated and filtered. Under suitable temperature and humidity, it grows fast and has strong viability. Every year in late spring and early summer, inflorescences are drawn from the upper nodes of biennial stems, and new buds grow from the stem base after flowering, and the autumn and winter season enters the dormant period.

The main value of Dendrobium candidum

The ornamental value is extremely high, the flower posture is elegant, exquisite and lovely, the color is bright, the smell is fragrant, it is regarded as one of the "four ornamental foreign flowers", which can be used as cut flowers or potted plants. In addition, the flowers cut for 2-3 days do not wither, exuberant vitality is amazing.

The plant of the genus is considered to be "strong in nature, loyal and amiable", and people in Western society often dedicate her to their beloved elders. And on June 19 every year, Dendrobium is given to his father, which is called "the flower of Father's Day". It has the flower language of "Welcome, dear". It can be made into corsage with African chrysanthemum and round-leaf eucalyptus, which can be worn on the chest. Dendrobium is commonly used in Europe and the United States to make corsage, with carnation and asparagus, to say "welcome". So far, it has been widely used in large banquets, opening ceremony ribbon-cutting ceremonies or entertaining distinguished guests.