Is Dendrobium candidum a shade-loving or sun-loving plant?

Does Dendrobium officinale prefer shade or sun?

Dendrobium officinale is a sun-loving plant. Although the plant has high requirements for light, it can also tolerate a certain amount of shade during its growth. However, during the flowering season of the plant, it must be given sufficient light so that the color of the plant's flowers will be brighter.

Dendrobium officinale basking in the sun

The growth of all things cannot be separated from sunlight, and Dendrobium officinale is no exception. It needs more than 4-6 hours of light a day, but it can only receive light in the morning and evening. The plant cannot be exposed to direct sunlight.

Dendrobium officinale can be exposed to the sun. The plant prefers semi-shaded places with scattered light, but it is also afraid of strong sunlight, especially in the summer when the light is too strong, and generally more than 60% of the light needs to be blocked.

Growth habits of Dendrobium officinale

Dendrobium officinale is a herbaceous plant. The plant prefers a cool, humid, well-ventilated growing environment. It likes warm and humid conditions. The suitable temperature for its growth is 18-30℃. The soil requirements are loose, breathable and well-drained.

Dendrobium officinale is relatively hardy and can be grown at home, but the plant is not very ornamental and requires careful maintenance methods to grow well. Be careful not to place it on a balcony where the light is too strong to avoid sunburn.