General rules for the care of Dendrobium orchids

Dendrobium Orchid - very interesting variety. In nature this plant grows on trees. Hence the origin of the name, dendrobium means "growing on trees."

Orchid - capricious and demanding flowers care. Therefore, there are many subtleties of care for these plants.

where to place

Choosing a place for orchids - responsible and important task. The place should be bright, but at the same time without intense sunlight (otherwise delicate flower can be burned).

Best south or east window. You can put the orchid is not on the windowsill, and not far from the window. Then the light will be scattered.

During warmer months, dendrobium orchid can be placed outdoors in a little shade.

There should be no drafts or cold air flows. This immediate impact on plant health.

Proper soil

The correct composition of the soil is important for the health of the orchid. In bad ground flower will not grow and may even die.

The soil is better to buy from a retailer, so how to create the proper substrate alone is very difficult. When you purchase should be selected soil for epiphytic plants.

If you do decide to make up ground on their own, then you will need: sheets, land, forest, moss, charcoal, bark and peat.

Self-composed soil it is necessary to decontaminate, as orchids are easily exposed to a variety of pests and diseases.

The pot should be tight as orchids like to be in a confined space.

Watering, spraying and shower

Watering dendrobium need only supernatant water at room temperature. Water should be soft, with no visible residue.

In summer orchid well shed so that the water drains into the tray. But after the watering, you need to make sure that moisture does not stagnate, otherwise it can lead to rotting of the root system.

Watering is done once a week after the complete drying of the soil in the pot.

In winter, watering is necessary much less frequently, as the plant is dormant.

Fertilizing and fertilizers

Top dressing is performed only in the warm time in the active growth period. In winter, you do not need.

It is best to buy a special complex fertilizers for orchids in a liquid form.

These preparations are diluted in water and applied in accordance with the instruction.