Dendrobium officinale has been very popular in recent years, though its popularity has declined slightly recently. Dendrobium officinale not only has medicinal value but also high ornamental value. However, Dendrobium officinale has relatively strict requirements for its growing environment, so it is not very easy to grow. Here I will talk with everyone about how to grow Dendrobium officinale cultivated on tree stumps.

But I do not know whether the flower enthusiast wants to transplant the Dendrobium from the tree stump into a pot, or wants to continue growing it on the tree stump. Here the small farmer will discuss these two situations separately.

Dendrobium growing on a tree stump is actually very suitable, because wild Dendrobium also grows on trees. From the pictures, the flower enthusiast's Dendrobium is growing in a fairly acceptable state on the tree stump. But if you look carefully, you will find that the Dendrobium does not have many new leaves, has relatively many aged branches, and shows some signs of water shortage. So it is still more recommended to transplant the Dendrobium into a flower pot.

The flower enthusiast's Dendrobium

However, if the flower enthusiast does not want to transplant it, that is also fine. The flower enthusiast needs to prune some old branches and old roots of the Dendrobium, which helps new shoots and buds sprout and also avoids the loss of nutrients. Keep the growing environment of the Dendrobium ventilated and airy, water it regularly, and avoid the tree stump becoming too dry.

If the flower enthusiast wants to transplant the Dendrobium from the tree stump, the workload may be a bit larger. First, you need to prepare a potting medium suitable for Dendrobium growth, and the flower pot should have good air permeability. Spread small stones at the bottom of the flower pot, with the stones slightly larger, as this helps drainage and air permeability. For the middle part of the potting medium, you can choose crushed tree bark, and cover the top with a layer of stones.

Then comes division and transplanting. When dividing, be careful not to damage the roots of the Dendrobium, and prune away some old leaves and old roots cleanly. Place it into the substrate and press it firm. Do not rush to water; just spray some water on the leaves and move the flower pot to a cool place. Generally, it can grow normally in about two weeks. For daily care, water about once every five days, and it can grow normally when placed near a balcony.

The above comes from Science Xingnong.