Dendrobium problems

There is no single schedule for the genus. During active growth, water thoroughly when the bark is nearly dry and let excess drain. Reduce water in winter only for a group with a documented rest, such as many nobile types; warm-growing types should not be forced into dormancy.

No. Many nobile-type and deciduous dendrobiums benefit from cooler, drier conditions after their canes mature, while warm-growing Phalaenanthe and Spatulata types continue growing without a forced rest. Check the plant label before changing watering or temperature.

Give it bright light, softened from intense direct midday sun. Some high-light groups tolerate more sun than nobile types, so watch the leaves: lanky growth can indicate too little light, while yellowing or scorch suggests too much.

Use a free-draining orchid mix based on bark rather than ordinary soil. Keep the plant in a snug pot with open drainage, and repot when the bark breaks down or new roots begin to grow.

This profile could not confirm a Dendrobium-specific status in the ASPCA cat plant list, so it does not label the genus safe or toxic. Prevent chewing and check the exact hybrid with a veterinarian if your cat may have eaten it.

Propagate Dendrobium from healthy stem or root divisions during active growth.

Use use a free-draining orchid medium based on bark, not ordinary garden soil or dense houseplant potting mix. Choose the particle size and moisture retention for the growing space and the particular Dendrobium group. A good mix includes Use medium or coarse orchid bark for an airy root zone., Indoors, add only a modest amount of sphagnum if the bark dries too quickly, while keeping the mix open and freely draining., Keep mounted or basket-grown plants evenly hydrated; these setups can dry faster than potted bark. Provide open drainage and good air around the roots. Water should run through the pot freely; never let the container sit in a saucer of water.