5 factors affecting flowering Dendrobiums
To achieve a long and luxurious flowering Dendrobiums only with proper and quality care. Therefore it is necessary to follow some rules that will help to contain such a great houseplant and admire it.
1.Mestoraspolozhenie Dendrobiums
Dendrobium contained in relatively simple terms. But this kind are always in need of good lighting and uninterrupted air flow. But it is necessary to beware of drafts.
Also Dendrobium need high humidity, but during the rest period, the humidity should be lowered.
In the summer season the flowers should stand in the sun, and in periods of strong sun shading organize.
The most suitable place for a window is considered Dendrobiums having southern exposure. After placing a flower on a permanent place should watch him.
If the plant feels comfortable, it will not change their green color. Under adverse conditions and not suitable it leaves darken.
2.Temperatura
Flowers are considered to be moderately thermophilic. Therefore, favorable temperature in winter is 22-25 degrees. And at rest is best to maintain the temperature in 12-16 degrees.
3.Poliv
In the period of active growth should produce an abundant and regular watering orchids approximately every 3-4 days. But the main thing is not to overdo it. It is worth checking the substrate to dry before watering.
With the onset of Dendrobium rest period should be watered only when the substrate is completely dry.
Watering is carried out by loading orchid with water in a pot. In this case, the substrate may be completely impregnated with water.
rest 4.Period
Orchids growing in the wild in the dry season begins a period of rest. It ends with the onset of heavy rains. A room Dendrobiums content dormancy occurs because of other factors.
With a long stay in a room with inadequate lighting, flower and plant development is stopped "to sleep."
With the advent of such period the plant is to limit watering and lower temperature regime to a level 1-17 degrees.
5.Udobrenie
To feed Dendrobiums apply special fertilizers for orchids sold in many flower shops.
So do not use fertilizer, suitable for many other colors. Feeding Dendrobiums should produce every two weeks during the active growth phase.
Dissolved in water, fertilizer is introduced into plant pots with plants on the half hour. This time is enough that the dressing is soaked soil, through which the orchid will receive nutrients.