How often should I water the Dendrobium planted on wood?

Using wooden stakes to plant Dendrobium can save a lot of space, and by simulating the growth environment of Dendrobium, this planting method can also make Dendrobium easier to manage. So how often should the Dendrobium be watered when planted on wood? Let’s learn more about it below.

How often should I water the Dendrobium planted on wood?

Generally water once every 2-3 days, but the specific amount should be adjusted appropriately according to the climate. The soil should be kept moist in spring; water more and spray some water in summer; water should be controlled in autumn and winter; water can be supplemented once every half a month in winter. In addition, it should be noted that it is very important to keep the Dendrobium planted in wooden stakes moist. We should try our best to keep the roots of Dendrobium moist. We can check whether it is lacking water by the state of the sphagnum moss at the roots.

How to plant Dendrobium on wood?

1. Preparation of wooden piles

Prepare suitable wooden stakes, and pay attention to the air permeability of the selected stakes. They can be fir, snake wood, camphor wood , pear wood, etc. It is best to choose stakes with thick bark , longitudinal grooves and high water content.

2. Processing wood piles

Place the selected wooden stakes in a sunny location and expose them to the sun for a period of time to kill the bacteria inside. And drill holes or screw in the wooden stakes as needed. Do not screw all the screws into the wooden stakes; half of the screws should be exposed to fix the Dendrobium.

3. Planting method

Take the Dendrobium out of the pot. If the roots are too long, you can shorten them appropriately, leaving only four or five centimeters. The damaged roots can be cut off. Note that the Dendrobium must be wrapped with sphagnum moss, and the fertilizer should be wrapped together with the Dendrobium roots with sphagnum moss. Colleagues skillfully fixed the Dendrobium wrapped with sphagnum moss on the wooden stakes. You can use wool or aluminum wire to tie it to the screws or wooden stakes. If you are planting seedlings with roots, you can also tie them directly to the tree stump with a rope and remove the rope after they grow new roots.

4. Place the tray

Place a tray filled with water under the stakes to maintain bottom humidity and place in diffuse light for cultivation.

5. Post-maintenance

(1) Keep the growth environment of Dendrobium well ventilated and water it regularly to prevent the stump from being too dry.

(2) Dendrobium likes diffuse light. It is a good idea to plant Dendrobium on tree stumps on a balcony so that it can receive sunlight in the morning and evening. Avoid direct sunlight in summer and provide shade.

(3) Fertilize Dendrobium regularly. You can use special fertilizers for growing flowers, such as a universal nutrient solution with a balanced amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

In general, the watering method of Dendrobium on wooden stakes needs to be adjusted according to seasonal changes. Generally, it is sufficient to keep the Dendrobium on the wooden stake moist but without water accumulation. Of course, in addition to maintenance work such as watering, if you want to improve the survival rate of Dendrobium planting , the selection and treatment of wooden stakes before planting is a very critical step.