Dendrobium officinale planting conditions and growth environment requirements

Introduction to Dendrobium officinale

Dendrobium officinale is also called black knot grass, Yunnan iron skin, and iron skin bucket. It is mainly distributed in Anhui, Zhejiang, Fujian and other places in China. Its stem can be used as medicine, which has the effects of benefiting the stomach, promoting fluid production, nourishing yin and clearing heat. There is only one type of Dendrobium officinale, while there are more than 1,000 types of Dendrobium.

Dendrobium officinale planting conditions

Dendrobium officinale likes a cool, humid and well-ventilated environment. It is not cold-resistant. If the temperature is low in winter, it will suffer frost damage. It likes a semi-shaded and semi-sunny environment and avoids direct sunlight.

Dendrobium officinale planting climate and temperature

Dendrobium officinale likes a warm environment, and the suitable growth temperature is between 15 and 28 degrees. It needs to take measures to keep warm in the low temperatures in winter. It is generally distributed on semi-shaded and moist rocks in the mountains.

Suitable areas for planting Dendrobium officinale

Dendrobium officinale is suitable for growing in a semi-shady environment. It is not resistant to direct sunlight. The air humidity should be above 80%. The winter temperature should not be lower than 0℃. It is distributed in southwestern Anhui, eastern Zhejiang, western Fujian, northwestern Guangxi, Sichuan, and southeastern Yunnan in China.

Planting time of Dendrobium officinale

Dendrobium officinale is suitable for planting in spring and autumn, preferably in spring. In Zhejiang area, it is generally planted from April to June. During this period, the temperature is 12-25℃, and the air humidity is relatively high, so the survival rate is relatively high. It can also be planted from mid-September to late October, and then you must do a good job of cold resistance and warmth preservation.

Benefits of Dendrobium officinale cultivation

Dendrobium candidum is a kind of raw material for medicine and health care products, and the demand is constantly increasing. However, there are very few wild Dendrobium candidum, which makes the market price very expensive. Artificial cultivation of Dendrobium has come into being. Its planting operation is simple, it can be done indoors or outdoors, the cost is low, the profit is amazing, and the country supports it, making artificial cultivation of Dendrobium a new highlight in wealth creation.