How to divide Dendrobium turf

Time for division of Dendrobium turf

Dendrobium turf, also known as immortal grass, is a very precious medicinal material. Generally speaking, after the Dendrobium turf blooms, it can be divided all year round. Division propagation is also a method commonly used by growers. If this method is used, it is best to do it in March or April each year. Of course, the survival rate of autumn planting is also very good.

How to propagate Dendrobium turf by dividing it into two parts

Choose turf Dendrobium with dense growth, remove it from the pot after the flowering period, remove the old roots, and then cut the base of the clustered stems. Be careful not to damage the roots, and only cut the interconnected parts. Pull the roots apart with your hands, and do not need to cut them with a knife. Group the main plants together, place the new shoots close to the center of the pot, fill with soil and compact it.

Steps for dividing Dendrobium turf

Division is a common propagation method for Dendrobium turf, which is very easy to survive and is also a way to cultivate potted plants at home.

1. When dividing the Dendrobium turf, first clean up the excess old stems, bad stems, old roots and rotten roots. When dividing, first observe the root connection. According to the growth trend of the roots, it is better to choose the position with the least connection between the two stems and break them apart. Try to move the damaged part closer to the old seedling when dividing, and try to minimize the damaged area of ​​the wound when dividing.

2. Soaking in medicine is very important in the process of dividing Dendrobium turf. Its main function is to sterilize and disinfect the wound to prevent wound infection and rhizome rot. Commonly used medicines include carbendazim, thiophanate-methyl, etc. Just follow the instructions and soak the roots of Dendrobium in the medicine for about 20 minutes.

3. Do not plant the Dendrobium that has been soaked in medicine immediately. Many friends are impatient and plant it immediately after dividing it and soaking it in medicine. This is wrong. The Dendrobium that has been soaked in medicine must be dried in a cool and ventilated place for a few days. It is better to plant it on a board or in a pot after the wound surface of the root is dry enough (the wound heals). This can effectively avoid root wound infection.

4. After the wound has dried, you can plant. Special attention should be paid to the fact that the planting substrate must not be used indiscriminately, and you cannot use only soil for planting. You can choose coarser planting materials that are water-permeable, breathable, and moisturizing. Plant the divided plants in the pots. After planting, water them thoroughly at one time and keep them in a cool and ventilated place for the first few days.

Just bought the turf Dendrobium division

Turf Dendrobium is suitable for planting in loose, breathable and well-drained soil. There are also many kinds of substrates for potted Dendrobium. Red brick slag, volcanic rock, orchid stone, charcoal, pine bark and other planting materials are relatively easy to use and very helpful for the growth of Dendrobium. Not only are they very permeable, breathable and moisturizing, but they also contain minerals and trace elements, which are beneficial to the growth of Dendrobium.

Dendrobium turf is not resistant to direct sunlight. Wild varieties generally grow in forests and are maintained with diffuse light. Under strong light, the leaves will become withered and yellow. Therefore, diffuse light can be provided during indoor maintenance, and more sunlight can be given outdoors in autumn and winter.