What are dendrobium orchids?
Dendrobium orchids are a large family of orchid plants containing more than 1000 separate species. These hearty flowers often have stunning colors, different petals and thick stems. Dendrobium orchids can live for many years and are native throughout Asia, Polynesian island chains, New Zealand and even Australia.
The Americans living on the mainland are likely to encounter some heavier types of orchid dendrobium on flower markets and even food stores. These plants can indeed prosper from their original tropical climates, but require warmth, light and moisture that mimics their homeland. Most species available for occasional growers are dendrobium orchid hybrids that require great attention to ensure proper nutrition and cultivation. The result of well CARED for hybrid orchid is a plant that can live for years and blooms every summer, even produce offshoots for further planting.
keys to successStick orchid dendrobium are warm, light, water and fertilizer. These plants require several hours of sunlight a day and should never be in an environment where the average temperature is less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 degrees Celsius). Experts recommend placing plants at least once a week during the growing season and once every 10-14 days after. Some gardeners experts also recommend fertilization with each watering during the growing season and one other watering after the vegetation season.
Dendrobium flowers can be quite long living if they are grown in the right conditions. Hybridized varieties can flourish for several weeks to two months, while there are some accounts of New Guinea varieties, where a single flower can take almost a year. Naturally, expect flowers to behave earlier if they are cut and displayed rather than left on the stem.
as much as many flowersIn, orchids has a long history of symbolic significance. For hundreds of years it has been believed that they had aphrodisiac qualities and were often used in love of potions and love magic. During the large 19th century explosion, orchids were sought as rare delicacies, because only very rich could afford to own greenhouses that could support tropical plants.
Today, orchids are popular in tropical flower decorations such as Hawaiian Leis. The addressed fragrance and the brilliant color actually create a beautiful decorative display and the orchid are particularly looking for secondary and universities' graduations. Dendrobium orchids are often available in kindergartens that specialize in tropical plants or trades with tropical plants can be supplied. Although proper care and cultivation of these beautiful flowers may take time to master, their spectacular display can take years and surround the gardener with flowers of their success.