Dendrobium Orchids (Hard Cane)
Dendrobium sp.
Family: Orchidaceae
Significant varieties: D. bigibbum var. Superbum
Native Range: India, China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia
Native Habitat: Tropical, mostly epiphytes and lithophytes
Cultural Use/Significance: Excellent cut flowers. Second largest orchid genus. Soft cane dendrobium care differs from hard cane care.
Cultural Requirements
Temperature: 50-90°F
Irrigation: Allow substrate to dry partially, but not never fully, between waterings.
Relative Humidity: at least 60%
Fertilizer: Feed with every watering at half dilution. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers
Substrate: Orchid bark. Some may prefer mounting
Potting: Prefer a smaller pot. A clay pot is advised to maintain humidity and prevent the plant from being top-heavy
Light: Bright, indirect light
Citations
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/dendrobium/
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b625#:~:text=Dendrobium%20orchids%20are%20primarily%20epiphytic,growth%20characteristics%20and%20floral%20structure.
https://www.aos.org/explore-orchids/dendrobium-alliance/dendrobium-culture-phalaenopsis-and-semi-antelope-types
Significant varieties: D. bigibbum var. Superbum
Native Range: India, China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia
Native Habitat: Tropical, mostly epiphytes and lithophytes
Cultural Use/Significance: Excellent cut flowers. Second largest orchid genus. Soft cane dendrobium care differs from hard cane care.
Cultural Requirements
Temperature: 50-90°F
Irrigation: Allow substrate to dry partially, but not never fully, between waterings.
Relative Humidity: at least 60%
Fertilizer: Feed with every watering at half dilution. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers
Substrate: Orchid bark. Some may prefer mounting
Potting: Prefer a smaller pot. A clay pot is advised to maintain humidity and prevent the plant from being top-heavy
Light: Bright, indirect light
Citations
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/dendrobium/
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b625#:~:text=Dendrobium%20orchids%20are%20primarily%20epiphytic,growth%20characteristics%20and%20floral%20structure.
https://www.aos.org/explore-orchids/dendrobium-alliance/dendrobium-culture-phalaenopsis-and-semi-antelope-types
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