What conditions must be met to grow Dendrobium officinale?

SummaryDendrobium officinale is suitable for planting in places with a relatively large temperature difference between day and night; the maximum temperature must not exceed 37°C, and the minimum temperature must not fall below -5°C. The planting site requires good ventilation, and other crops should not be planted around it. Dendrobium officinale has very high environmental requirements, and not all places can be used for planting. At present, the main planting production areas in China include Yunnan, Yueqing in Zhejiang, Lu'an in Anhui, and other places.

Planting conditions for Dendrobium officinale

1. Choose to plant in areas with a clean water source.

2. The environment and humidity must be suitable for the growth of Dendrobium officinale.

3. During this period, ensure that the planting site has good ventilation.

4. Other crops should not be planted around the planting site.

5. It must be far away from pollution sources. Pollution in cities is currently quite serious, so it is suitable for planting in rural areas.

6. Dendrobium officinale has relatively high requirements for planting conditions and the environment, so not all places are suitable for planting it. To improve its planting survival rate, it can be planted in greenhouses where temperature, humidity, and light can be regulated.

7. Places suitable for open-field planting of Dendrobium officinale include: Yunnan, Yueqing in Zhejiang, Lu'an in Anhui, and other areas. Dendrobium officinale has high medicinal value, so when planting, it can be planted in major production areas; this not only gives better medicinal effects, but also gains higher market recognition.

8. For artificial cultivation of Dendrobium officinale, it is suitable to plant in greenhouses, as this makes it convenient to manually regulate the suitable growth temperature during the growth process. The greenhouse area to be planted should be reasonably planned. Generally, a length of about 30 m, a width of about 68 m, and a height of about 4 m are sufficient. Between the seedbeds for planting Dendrobium officinale, an appropriate width should also be ensured.

9. The top of the greenhouse needs to be covered with plastic non-drip film, and also covered with a shade net with 70% shading. Around the greenhouse fence and at the entrances and exits, insect-proof nets should be installed. Pests will seriously affect the healthy growth of Dendrobium officinale. A spray system can also be installed in the greenhouse to facilitate later pesticide application and fertilization.

10. Inside the greenhouse, elevated planting seedbeds should be built, as this makes it convenient to control moisture during the growth period of Dendrobium officinale and also provides good air permeability. The materials used to build the seedbeds can be angle steel or wooden strips. The length of the seedbeds should be consistent with the greenhouse, the width should be about 1.2 m, and the elevated height should be 40-50 cm.

11. During this period, keep the maximum temperature from exceeding 37°C and the minimum temperature from falling below -5°C. It is suitable for planting in areas with a relatively large temperature difference between day and night. Dendrobium officinale planted in such areas will also have somewhat higher quality and yield.