Cultivation methods and techniques of Dendrobium chrysotoxum

Dendrobium chrysanthemum , commonly known as golden bow dendrobium, is a shade-loving perennial herb that prefers a warm and humid environment. The flowers of Dendrobium chrysanthemum are thick and golden yellow. The flowering period is from March to May. There is a slight fragrance after flowering. The following editor will introduce the cultivation methods and techniques of Dendrobium chrysanthemum. Let’s take a look.

1. Reproduction

Dendrobium chrysotoxum can be grown by division. When using this method, be careful to choose a large, strong, and dense plant as the mother plant. After the flowering period is over, you can reproduce. Take it out of the pot and tidy up the roots. From here, it can be divided into several sections. When planting, put some soil in first, then put the plant in, then fill the soil again, and compact it further.

2. Temperature

It likes high temperature environment, and this habit can be easily seen from its distribution range. Therefore, it is more suitable between 25 and 35 degrees. In addition, it is not cold-resistant, and it is safer for it to survive the winter at temperatures above 15 degrees. In addition, you should also pay attention to the temperature difference, which is better at around 10 degrees.

3. Lighting

It likes semi-shady environment. During its growth period, there should not be too strong light, otherwise it will cause a series of uncomfortable reactions. However, in winter, the sunlight is not too strong and there is no need for shade.

4. Watering

Dendrobium chrysanthemum prefers an environment with high humidity. When the growth rate is faster, the substrate must be kept moist at all times. On sunny days when the temperature is high and relatively dry, you also need to spray some water in time.

5. Fertilization

Dendrobium chrysanthemum likes fertilizer. Generally speaking, it can be applied once a week. You can use fully diluted liquid fertilizer, but the concentration should not be too high.

6. Repotting

Try to do it once a year, or once every two years is also fine. You can also change the pot after the flowering period, which means that root propagation can be carried out at the same time. It can also be done directly in spring, when new buds have not yet grown. After repotting, place in a cool place.

7. Pest and disease control

The main diseases include anthracnose and powdery mildew, which can be treated with chlorothalonil, and the diseased leaves and other infected parts must be cut off in time. The main pests are red spider mites and scale insects. They usually appear in groups and reproduce at a very fast rate, so they need to be sprayed with pesticides in time.

The above are the cultivation methods and techniques of Dendrobium chrysanthemum. Dendrobium chrysanthemum can not only be cultivated as a home potted plant , but also can be used as a Chinese medicinal material , and it is very valuable.