How do you care for Dendrobium aphyllum? These care points you need to know

Dendrobium aphyllum is a plant in the Dendrobium family (Orchidaceae), and it is not very different from other Dendrobium plants. Its stems hang down and look fleshy, and they are cylindrical with no branching, divided into many nodes like bamboo. The petals are oval, mostly white-purple, and some are light red. It generally blooms in March to April each year, and the flowers are very beautiful. The fruit ripens in June to July. So what techniques should you pay attention to when caring for Dendrobium aphyllum?

How to care for Dendrobium aphyllum

1. Use the division method

To care for Dendrobium aphyllum, you need to choose robust plants, then cut the old roots apart from the base of the stem. You can also separate them by hand, and try not to damage the root system, so the survival rate of Dendrobium aphyllum will be very high.

2. Pay attention to pruning the Dendrobium roots

For pruning Dendrobium, you need to gather the main plants together, then prune the old roots, place the newly sprouted young shoots against the center of the pot, and then firm them down with soil.

3. Cutting off shoots

Choose old plants that are two to three years old, then choose plants with 3-4 leaves, two to three of them will do. In this way you can cut them off from the mother plant, treat the wounds with plant ash, and transplant them into a flower pot.

4. Planting

When planting Dendrobium aphyllum, pay attention to planting it a bit shallowly. It will generally be able to bloom after two years. Pay attention to watering and fertilizing, so the flowers will bloom even more beautifully!

5. Cutting propagation

Cutting propagation is also quite good for Dendrobium aphyllum. You can choose robust branches and cut them into small sections, leaving 2-3 small nodes on each section, then apply plant ash to the wounds to help the plant heal, and place it in a semi-shaded, moist place. Dendrobium aphyllum can then grow vigorously.

Flower lovers now have a certain understanding of how to care for Dendrobium aphyllum, right? Dendrobium aphyllum is a very good plant. For cutting propagation, you can put it in prepared soil and place it in a moist, ventilated place. Be careful not to water it within one week, and just use a spray to maintain humidity. After about one month, small shoots will grow, and then it can be transplanted, and the flowers will be even more beautiful!