Cultivation method of black hair Dendrobium

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Black-haired Dendrobium likes warmth, and the specific range is between 15 and 28 degrees. Its cold resistance is relatively poor. Generally speaking, it grows where the average temperature of the coldest month is above eight degrees. If it is grown indoors, the temperature will be more suitable.

2. Light: Black-haired Dendrobium has requirements for sunlight, but the requirements are not too high. Generally speaking, a semi-shaded and semi-sunny environment is more suitable. Because it is afraid of exposure to the sun, it needs shade under strong sunlight.

3. Watering: Black-haired Dendrobium likes moisture and requires a lot of water. Generally speaking, during the period of vigorous growth, watering should be done once a day. Moreover, when it is very hot, it is necessary to spray water every day. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to keep the air humidity at around 60%.

4. Fertilization: It also has requirements for fertilizer. During the active growing season, it is best to apply once a week. But the concentration should not be too high.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Cutting method can be used. It can be done together with repotting, in spring. Observe the plant, you will see some fleshy stems growing on it, which usually have many nodes and can be used as cutting materials. Each paragraph should be preceded by two or three sections. After cutting it, it is best to treat the wound with wood ash first, and then use a mixture of peat soil, moss, etc. as the substrate. After insertion, keep it moisturized and placed in a cool place. After about one or two months, new shoots will begin to grow.

2. Pruning: The shading degree of black-haired Dendrobium should be about 60%. Therefore, in order to avoid too much shade, it is necessary to prune it in time. Generally speaking, spring is the best time for intensive pruning.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: There is often a disease that harms the leaves, called "black spot disease", which occurs more frequently from March to May. Bordeaux can be used for prevention and control.

2. Pests: The most common types are "non-shield scale insects" and "snails". The former can be controlled with dimethoate emulsifiable concentrate, while the latter can be directly captured manually.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: Black Dendrobium is non-toxic and harmless.

2. Can it be kept at home?: It is quite suitable to be kept at home. Because it is originally used for viewing, it can be made into a potted plant and has good decorative value.