How to Grow Dendrobium in Pots? 5 Easy Steps to Do It at Home
How do you grow dendrobium at home? To grow potted dendrobium at home, you first need to prepare a plain clay pot, some crushed bark, wood shavings and small dendrobium seedlings. Place the seedlings into the pot, then fill the pot with bark and wood shavings. Then water, soaking the bark and wood shavings completely. After that, care for them carefully, and before long they will grow very well.
How to Grow Dendrobium in Pots at Home
1. Preparing the materials:
1. Pot: I chose a plain clay pot measuring 10×10×10 cm; plain clay pots have fairly good breathability and drainage
2. Bark: try to find somewhat crushed bark
3. Wood shavings and small dendrobium seedlings
2. Potting steps:
Step 1: Place the small dendrobium seedlings into the pot, then fill the pot with bark and wood shavings; the bark and wood shavings only need to reach the top of the plant's roots, do not bury the roots too deep.
Step 2: Get ready to water; it is best to use a watering can, soaking the bark and wood shavings completely, but do not let water accumulate in the pot, and pay attention to its drainage.
Step 3: Fertilizing method: only fertilize twice a year, in early spring and at the end of autumn; use about 10 to 15 granules of fertilizer, dilute the fertilizer beforehand, and these two feedings a year are enough, with no need for extra fertilizing.
Step 4: If pests or diseases are found, when mild you can remove them by hand directly, but when severe you must not only cut off all the affected parts but also use the corresponding fungicides and insecticides for thorough removal. After cutting off the affected parts, soak the cut ends in clean water for a while, then replant them in the pot.
Step 5: When choosing a spot for the potted dendrobium, try to pick a place with sunlight; if it cannot receive sunlight all day, then make sure it gets at least a short period in the sun every day. But at midday in summer, do proper shading.
3. Points to note:
In winter, if the bark and wood shavings in the lower part of the pot stay constantly moist, then even if the upper part is dry do not water; you can spray the plant directly instead. Wait until the bark and wood shavings are completely dry before watering.