How to water Dendrobium candidum

Key points for watering Dendrobium officinale

Dendrobium officinale is a plant of the orchid family. It has an upright, cylindrical stem without branches. Its stem can be used as medicine and has the effect of benefiting the stomach and promoting salivation. When watering Dendrobium officinale, you need to check the planting soil. It is best to water it when the soil is about to dry but not completely dry. Water it thoroughly each time.

How to judge whether to water Dendrobium candidum

Pick up a layer of the surface substrate of Dendrobium officinale at random. If the bottom is moist, there is no need to water it. If the bottom is completely dry, it needs to be watered.

How often should I water Dendrobium candidum?

Dendrobium officinale needs to be watered every day in spring, watered in the morning and evening in summer, watered more frequently in early autumn, and watered every 2-3 days in late autumn. In winter, watering should be based on regional differences, once every 3-5 days in the south and 7-15 days in the north.

Should Dendrobium officinale be watered thoroughly?

When watering Dendrobium officinale, be sure to water it sufficiently and thoroughly at one time, but be careful not to allow water to accumulate in the pot. You need to choose soil with good drainage.

Watering method of Dendrobium officinale

Dendrobium officinale likes a humid environment, but too much or too little watering will affect the growth of the plant. It is best to wait until the soil is completely dry and then water it thoroughly to keep the soil slightly moist.

What water should be used to water Dendrobium candidum

Leave the rice water for 2 days to ferment and then use it to water the Dendrobium officinale. You can also use tap water that has been left for 2-3 days. The chlorine in the water has evaporated and it is suitable for watering the Dendrobium officinale.

Watering amount for Dendrobium officinale

Dendrobium officinale likes sufficient water, but no water accumulation. Each time you water it, you must water it thoroughly, but the amount of water used each time must be controlled and no water accumulation should occur.

Precautions for watering Dendrobium officinale

1. If the Dendrobium officinale has just been repotted, it needs to be watered thoroughly once to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Later, wait until the surface of the substrate turns white before watering again. Do not water halfway. If the plant has just been planted, you can spray water appropriately to maintain the humidity of the environment.

2. When watering Dendrobium officinale in spring, wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. Water it once in the morning and evening on sunny days, preferably between 10 and 12 noon. It is best not to put a water tray under the pot to prevent water accumulation and root rot. In addition, the water quality should be acidic, and the pH value of the water should be around 6.0.