Selling Size : Single Plant | Secure Packing
Here’s the detailed care guide for Dendrobium (ds-038) — a beautiful and hardy hybrid variety admired for its upright canes, vibrant blooms, and easy adaptability 🌸🌿
Here’s the detailed care guide for Dendrobium (ds-038):
🌿 General Overview
Botanical Name: Dendrobium spp. (Hybrid DS-038)Common Name: Dendrobium OrchidType: Epiphytic perennial orchidGrowth Habit: Upright canes (pseudobulbs) with alternating leaves and clusters of showy flowersFlower Color (DS-038): Usually bright purple, white, or pink — depending on the hybrid
☀️ Light
Requires bright, indirect sunlight for strong growth and abundant blooms.
Can tolerate mild morning or evening sunlight, but avoid direct midday rays.
If leaves turn dark green, it needs more light; if yellowish, reduce light exposure.✅ Ideal location: Near an east or north-facing window or bright shaded balcony.
💧 Watering
Water 2–3 times per week during warm months.
Let the top layer (2–3 cm) of the potting medium dry before the next watering.
Reduce watering to once a week in winter or during dormancy.💡 Tip: Avoid standing water — Dendrobiums prefer slight dryness between waterings.
🌡️ Temperature
Ideal range: 18–30°C
A cooler night temperature (5–7°C lower) helps trigger flower spikes.
Avoid exposure below 12°C or cold air drafts.
🌫️ Humidity
Prefers 50–70% humidity.
Mist lightly in dry conditions or use a pebble tray beneath the pot.
Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.
🌱 Potting Medium
Use a chunky, well-draining orchid mix:
50% orchid bark + 25% charcoal + 25% coco chips or perlite.
Roots need airflow; avoid compact soil.
Transparent or slotted orchid pots help monitor root health.
🌸 Fertilizer
Feed every 2–3 weeks during active growth (spring–autumn).
Use a balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20) at ¼–½ strength.
Before blooming, switch to a bloom booster (10-30-20).
Reduce or stop fertilizing during dormancy.
🪴 Repotting
Repot every 2–3 years or when roots crowd the pot.
Best done after flowering, when new shoots appear.
Trim dead roots and replace with fresh, airy orchid mix.
✂️ After Bloom Care
Cut off spent flower spikes but keep green canes intact — they store nutrients.
Old canes may produce keikis (baby plants) or help nourish new growth.
Continue regular care to support new shoots.
⚠️ Common Problems Dendrobium (ds-038)
Problem
Cause
Solution
Yellow leaves
Overwatering or old leaf drop
Adjust watering; remove dead leaves only
Wrinkled canes
Underwatering or root damage
Check roots and adjust watering
No blooms
Low light or no cool period
Increase light; provide night temp drop
Root rot
Poor drainage
Repot in airy orchid mix; trim damaged roots
🌿 Propagation
Keiki propagation:
Small baby plants may form on old canes.
Once roots reach 4–5 cm, detach and pot separately.
Keep in warm, humid conditions until established.
🌸 Blooming Tips
Provide bright filtered light and nighttime cooling before the flowering season.
Use bloom fertilizer (high phosphorus) 4–6 weeks before bloom time.
Avoid repotting just before or during bloom — it may abort buds.
Stable humidity and airflow improve flower life.
🌼 Quick Care Summary
Factor
Ideal Condition
Light
Bright, indirect light
Water
2–3× weekly (less in winter)
Humidity
50–70%
Temperature
18–30°C
Fertilizer
Every 2–3 weeks (half strength)
Repotting
Every 2–3 years
Propagation
Keikis or division
