Dendrobium (orchids) - a genus of perennial herbaceous plants from the Orchid family. Literally translated from Greek, this name means “tree of life.”
About a thousand species of these flowers are known. In addition to them, there are also many hybrids that are grown in garden conditions in home gardens. Dendrobium (orchids) are most common in Polynesia, Southeast Asia, and also in New Guinea. The appearance of these plants is quite diverse. They can have both thin long stems and swollen ones. The same situation is with the leaves, which are both herbaceous and durable, leathery. As for flowers, some species have several of them, while others form whole inflorescences. In general, this plant is quite finicky and requires careful care. The easiest species to grow at home is Dendrobium noble - Dendrobium nobile. It grows to a height of up to 60 centimeters and lives for two and a half years. Flowers here are located on the shoot from above in two or three.
Care
Not everyonea flower can be as pleasing to the eye as an orchid. At home, the dendrobium must be grown with the awareness that the plant comes from regions that are characterized by a monsoon climate. Moreover, it is characterized by a pronounced rest time. It must be kept in humid conditions at an air temperature of 22 to 24 degrees in summer and about 12 degrees in winter. Regardless of the variety, these flowers are very fond of having access to a lot of light. It is desirable that it be scattered. In this regard, at home, dendrobium (orchids) are recommended to be placed near windows. It is best if it is the western or eastern side. If this is not possible, then it is better to install the plant at the south window, while organizing a small shadow for it. In the northern part of the apartment, growing orchids is unlikely to succeed.
Watering in spring and summer should be plentiful, and the soil should be constantly moist. In winter, the amount of water should be limited as much as possible, while from time to time just spray the plant. Once every two weeks, orchids need to be fed. For this, the best option would be liquid fertilizers, which are sold in specialized flower shops.
Transplantation and reproduction
Dendrobium needs to be repotted every two or three years. Orchids are grown on a variety of substrates, ranging from standard polystyrene balls and wood bark, to complex and multi-component species.soil. The main thing is that they have sufficient aeration. The plant is able to adapt to almost any type of soil. At the same time, only such conditions as the level of drying from one irrigation to another, the frequency of air and soil moistening, as well as the degree of illumination are important for him. Reproduction of the dendrobium orchid is carried out by several methods - cuttings, air offspring, as well as dividing the bush.
