How to divide the pots of Dendrobium officinale for easy survival

When to divide the pot of Dendrobium candidum

It is best to repot Dendrobium officinale in spring, and it is best to do it during its dormant period. At this time, repotting will have less impact on it and it will be easier to survive after repotting.

The correct way to divide the pot of Dendrobium officinale

Choosing a pot : Before dividing the Dendrobium officinale into pots, you must first choose a good flower pot. The flower pot should be a large one with holes around it to ensure air permeability. The bottom of the pot should be filled with gravel and other drainage materials.

Transplanting : When transplanting Dendrobium officinale, it needs to be placed in the center of the flowerpot, and pine soil, sawdust powder, wood chips and other substrates should be sprinkled in the flowerpot to keep the plant from loosening.

Division and repotting: Gently break up the orchid seedlings from the densely growing Dendrobium officinale mother plant, pick out 3-4 plants and transplant them into a pot of about 15 cm for maintenance.

Precautions for dividing the pot of Dendrobium officinale

When dividing Dendrobium officinale into pots, it is necessary to use light and breathable substrates such as fern roots, charcoal, and bark blocks. The cultivation place must have sufficient light. It should be watered sufficiently during the summer growing season. Do not use concentrated fertilizers. Fertilization should be stopped during the maturity and dormancy periods.

In addition, Dendrobium is a shallow-rooted plant, and the soil should be breathable, drainable, and loose. We can choose a mixture of peat soil, pine bark, peanut shells, etc., or a mixture of pine bark, small wood blocks, and leaf mold. We can also use a mixture of leaf mold, coconut peel, moss, sawdust, etc. as a substrate.

What should I do if the Dendrobium officinale wilts after being divided into pots?

1. Normal situation : It may be normal for the leaves of Dendrobium officinale to wilt after the plant is repotted. Because it is still in the acclimatization period, slight wilting is normal and no treatment is required.

2. Lack of water : If the problem of Dendrobium officinale is caused by not watering it in time, you should water it in time and spray some water on the leaves, which can improve the situation of leaf wilting.

3. Light : If there is too much sunlight after the Dendrobium officinale is repotted, it should be moved to a cool place first, and then exposed to light after it has adapted to the pot.