DENDROBIUM ORCHIDS CARE

Home » Home and Family » Gardening Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search Robert Roy Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 38 Articles Joined: December 15, 2004 United States Care of Dendrobium Orchids By Robert Roy | Submitted On February 28, 2005 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Dendrobiums This month I am focusing our attention to the care of Dendrobiums. These are one of the most popular of retail orchid plants. They are a true epiphyte or air plant. There pseudopods can gather and hold water very efficiently. Generally there will be a hybrid phalaenopsis and dendrobium, commonly known as Dtps. Potting This needs only to be done every two to three years and it should be with a porous, free draining media. This may be a combination of wood chips, small stone and and pieces of styrofoam peanuts. This will allow the draining of water and fertilizer. Dendrobiums seem to grow best when the pot is smaller than the size of the orchid plant. Lighting The dendrobium orchids require about 50% sun or bright light. They will do well in an east or west window as well as a shaded south window. They also do well under 4 - 40 watt fluorescent lights directly over the plant. Temperature These plants need a difference in temperature between the night and day. Preferably this difference should be about 10 - 15 degrees. The night temps they like is 60-65 with days between 80 - 90. Air circulation is needed and is especially when the temps are above 90 degrees. Water Like most orchids Dendrobiums need to be kept moist while actively growing. When it is mature, as are most of orchids-plus-more.com plants they should dry between watering. Dendrobiums thrive when the humidity is about 50 - 60%. Humidity trays are usually needed while the plant is in the home. Fertilizer Use a balance fertilizer like Jack's Classic 20-20-20. Use weakly, weekly. That is, use a solution which is between 1/4 to 1/2 the recommended dosage. Visit our Orchid Store: [http://www.orchid-store.orchids-plus-more.com] Comments or questions: http://www.orchids-plus-more.com/orchid-contact.html This site is devoted to these wonderful orchid plants. Did you know they are the second in popularity only to the poinsietta plants? You will find a good deal of information on how easy orchid care really is. They are wonderful to have around your home or for that special gift. Orchid flowers are beautiful and can last for months. Your plant will be appreciated for years and years. http://www.orchids-plus-more.com Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Robert_Roy/1674 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 7,959 times Word count: 308 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home and Family: Gardening Robert Roy Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Gardening Article Feed Gardening Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Vanda Orchids - Knowing How to Care For Orchids Saves a Ton (I Know - I Wasted a Ton at First) Now You Too Can Have Wonderful Orchids At Home - Visit Your Friendly Neighborhood Orchids Nurseries Orchid Care Instructions - Watering Is An Art When Growing Cymbidium Orchids Orchid Care - The Orchid and It's Care Epidendrum Orchid - Unbeatable Tips to Care for Them Vanda Orchids and How to Care for Them Five Vital Orchids Info Tips to Grow Healthy Blooming Orchids! Orchid Growing: How Much Sunlight Does Your Orchid Need? Why Orchids Re-Potting is Important When Growing Orchids Orchid Repotting - Does the Position of Your Orchid in the Pot Matter? Recent Articles Why You Need To Hire An Arborist How To Keep Your Trees Healthy All About LED Garden Lamps September's Warm Days, Cool Nights - Perfect Fall Gardening Weather Keeping Your Lawn And Garden Beautiful - Mole Control The Essentials to Finding the Right Sculptures for You Keep Southern California Gardens Well Watered in August Synthetic and Natural Process of Making Shiitake Logs 11 Useful Safety Tips for Your Hedge Trimmer Duckweed Control And Restoration Of Your Beautiful Pond EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide