What are the cultivation methods for Dendrobium huoshanense?

We all know Dendrobium officinale, and its effects and benefits can be learned through many channels. Today, the editor wants to introduce the cultivation methods of Dendrobium huoshanense to everyone. Let's take a look together!

1. Cultivation methods of Dendrobium huoshanense

Choose soil with good drainage and a soft texture. After planting, water it generously in summer. During the growing season, apply additional fertilizer, and be sure to apply thin fertilizer frequently. Its demand for sunlight is not high; for better growth, provide shade during care.

2. Precautions for cultivating Dendrobium huoshanense

1. Fertilizer

Fertilization for Dendrobium huoshanense is divided into organic fertilizer and inorganic fertilizer, with organic fertilizer as the main base fertilizer, and foliar fertilizer sprayed during the growing season. Organic fertilizers mainly include silkworm droppings, sheep manure, cake fertilizer, etc.; inorganic fertilizers include controlled-release fertilizer and water-soluble fertilizer (containing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc.). Water-soluble fertilizer is first applied around Qingming, then sprayed once every 10 days until August; controlled-release fertilizer is applied once in early April and once in June, and after the Beginning of Autumn, spray 3‰ potassium dihydrogen phosphate once every 10 days, for a total of 3 to 5 sprays.

2. Temperature

Dendrobium huoshanense begins to grow when the temperature reaches 14°C; it grows best when the temperature is 20°C to 28°C and the air humidity is above 70%; when the temperature is above 32°C and the relative humidity is below 20%, some leaf veins turn yellow and the leaves droop.

3. Shading

Dendrobium huoshanense is suitable for growing in semi-shaded, semi-sunny places, and is especially afraid of direct sun exposure. In summer and autumn, use two layers of 90% shade netting for shade, and in other seasons use one layer of shade netting.