What is the red-flowered Dendrobium? Let us introduce you to this herbaceous plant

Other names for the red-flowered Dendrobium

Red Dendrobium

Growth habits of the red-flowered Dendrobium

The red-flowered Dendrobium is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers cool shade. It grows best in warm, humid, semi-shaded and semi-sunny environments in subtropical deep mountain forests with an annual rainfall of more than 1000 mm and an average January temperature above 8°C. The suitable growth temperature is 15 to 28 degrees, and the suitable growing air humidity is above 60%. It is not very demanding about soil and fertilizer. In the wild it mostly grows on loose, thick tree bark or tree trunks, and some also grow in rock crevices.

It has an aerial root system, and the main requirement is good root permeability. The substrate used should preferably be ventilated, breathable and able to drain water. Under suitable temperature and humidity, it grows quickly and has very strong survival ability. Every year in late spring and early summer, inflorescences emerge from the upper nodes of two-year-old stems. After flowering, new buds grow from the stem base and develop into stems, and in autumn and winter it enters a dormant period.

Main value of the red-flowered Dendrobium

Its ornamental value is extremely high. Its flowers are elegant, exquisite and lovely, with bright colors and a fragrant scent. It is known as one of the "four great ornamental foreign flowers." It can be used as a cut flower or grown in pots for viewing; several pots at home make a lively display. In addition, the flowers do not wilt even 2-3 days after being cut, and its vigorous vitality is admirable.

Plants of this genus are considered "strong in character and honest and approachable," and in Western societies people often present them to respected elders they admire. On June 19 each year, Dendrobium is given to fathers and is called the "flower of Father's Day." It has the flower language of "welcome, dear," and can be made into a boutonniere with gerbera daisies and round-leaf eucalyptus and worn on the chest. In Europe and America, Dendrobium flowers are often made into boutonnieres, paired with gypsophila and asparagus fern, to express "welcome." To this day, they are widely used at large banquets, opening ribbon-cutting ceremonies, or to entertain distinguished guests.