Can Dendrobium officinale be grown in the north? Is Dendrobium officinale drought-resistant?

1. Can it be raised in the north?

Dendrobium officinale is generally more common in the south, distributed in provinces south of the Huaihe River, such as Guangdong, Hunan, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Anhui, Yunnan, etc. In fact, Dendrobium officinale can be grown in the north, but it cannot be planted outdoors. It needs to be planted in a greenhouse. This way, factors such as light, humidity, and temperature can be better controlled, which facilitates maintenance and management and can also avoid the situation where the plant will not survive. In fact, some areas in the south also need to build greenhouses for maintenance, and areas with higher temperatures can be planted directly in the woods. However, the cost of planting and maintenance in the north is higher, and the medicinal properties may also be worse.

When planting in the north, you need to choose a good location to build a greenhouse. When choosing a planting and maintenance site, you should stay away from pollution sources and have convenient and clean water sources nearby. The surrounding environmental humidity should preferably be higher, and there should also be good ventilation, and maintenance should be reasonable.

2. Is it drought tolerant?

Dendrobium officinale has a strong ability to tolerate drought, but it prefers a humid growing environment. If it lacks water or is dry for a long time, the leaves will turn yellow, so it needs to be watered in time, but not too much to prevent water accumulation and root rot, which will affect its growth.