How to deal with Dendrobium officinale after flowering

Treatment after flowering of Dendrobium officinale

1. Pruning

After Dendrobium officinale blooms, the withered flowers need to be cut off in time. At the same time, the plant shape can also be trimmed, and all diseased branches, dead branches, and overgrown branches can be cut off. This can avoid the spread of pathogens and is conducive to the sprouting of new branches.

2. Lighting

Dendrobium officinale also needs to receive sufficient sunlight after flowering, but be careful not to make the light intensity too strong to avoid sunburn of the plant.

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Dendrobium officinale generally only blooms once a year, usually in spring from March to June, but it will be affected by factors such as regional climate, so the flowering time will also vary.

1. Maintain temperature

Dendrobium officinale has relatively high requirements for temperature. If you want it to bloom normally, you need to maintain a warm climate environment and the temperature difference between day and night should be below 10℃, so that the flowers can bloom smoothly.

2. Spray water to moisturize

If you want Dendrobium officinale to bloom successfully, humidity is also very important. During maintenance, you should spray water around the plant more often. The amount of water should also change according to seasonal changes, and the amount of water should not be too much.

3. Ensure nutrition

Nutrients are the basis for the flowering of Dendrobium officinale. When the flowering period is approaching, it is best to fertilize the plant once every 7-10 days. If there is insufficient nutrients, not only will it be difficult to bloom, but even its growth will be affected.