Where does Dendrobium officinale grow? Where does it grow? Where does it grow?

Growth habits of Dendrobium officinale

Dendrobium officinale grows all year round in forests or rocks at an altitude of 480 to 1,700 meters. It likes a warm and humid environment. Dendrobium officinale is not cold-resistant, and the growth temperature is generally 18 to 30 degrees Celsius.

During its growth period, the best temperature is 16~21℃, with the night temperature mostly being 10~13℃. When winter comes, the temperature should not be lower than 10℃, otherwise it is easy to get frozen.

Where does Dendrobium officinale grow?

Dendrobium officinale belongs to the orchid family, and is mostly distributed in mountainous areas such as southwestern Anhui, eastern Zhejiang, western Fujian, northwestern Guangxi, Sichuan, and southeastern Yunnan in my country, mostly in semi-shady environments in mountainous areas.

Dendrobium officinale likes to grow in a cool, humid environment with smooth air flow, especially on rocks in high-altitude areas, where the climate is mostly humid and the temperature is suitable, neither too cold nor too shaded.

The growth environment and conditions of Dendrobium officinale

1. Soil Dendrobium officinale has certain requirements for the softness and permeability of the soil. When planting, you can mix substrates such as sphagnum moss, gravel, bark, and organic fertilizer in the soil to help its growth.

2. Water: Dendrobium officinale has a high demand for water. It is recommended to water the plant 2 to 3 times a week when planting in spring and autumn. In summer when the temperature is higher, it is recommended to water the plant once a day during planting.

3. Pest resistance: When in hot and humid weather, Dendrobium officinale is easily infected with soft rot. At this time, it is necessary to spray pesticides on the Dendrobium officinale for prevention and control. If it has unfortunately been infected with soft rot, you can spray carbendazim solution for treatment. Generally, spraying the leaves 2 to 3 times will be effective.