How Do You Care For Dendrobium?
Dendrobium care requires very little forethought or technical expertise due to the current commercial orchids available today. The ease of care and handling of the dendrobium necessitates a beginner or intermediate orchid grower to enjoy the marvel of blooming orchids without the panic of losing such a gorgeous plant. Water your dendrobium often and heavily. Reduce the frequency as the orchid growth matures. Allow the dendrobium to dry out between watering. However the evergreens need slight drying between watering. Cut back the watering during fall and winter. Restart watering as the shoots and additional growth come to view at the end of winter or first sign of spring. Keep the dendrobium in cool to intermediate temperatures (73 to 85 degrees) during cold months that start in fall. Yet, the dendrobium love the warm temperatures during the warmer months that start in spring. Evergreen types such as Phalaenopsis favor warm conditions (85 degrees). Night temperatures need to stay above
