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"You can cut the hollow or excessively soft parts of the root: they are dead anyway."
Orchids: The White Dendrobium Orchid
The orchid is a genus with numerous species, one being the White Dendrobium orchid. The Dendrobium consists of about 1200 species in habitats throughout such locations as Asia, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. All the species of this genus grow on trees, or occasionally, on rocks. As well, they often develop pseudobulbs, which unite into a long redneck stem whose length is usually no more than 30 cm.
About the White Dendrobium Orchid
Dendrobiums are considered to be in the group of the most commonly encountered orchids in the retail trade, and like most other cultivated orchids, the White Dendrobium orchid is an epiphyte, or air plant. With well-developed storage organs, the White Dendrobium orchid should be potted in porous, free-draining media. There are many elements which are essential to consider in order for your White Dendrobium orchids bloom healthily, including: light, humidity, temperature, fertilizer, water, and potting.
Sufficient light is important for healthy growth and production of all flowers, especially for one such as the White Dendrobium orchid. As well, these orchids should be naturally erect, without much staking. Humidity is also important to these flowers, as they require 50 to 60 percent humidity at all times. In order to achieve this height of humidity in your home, a good idea is to place the plant on trays over moistened pebbles. Proper and adequate fertilizer should be provided on a regular basis to these plants, and the mature White Dendrobiums require a 15 to 20F difference between night and day.
Water must be supplied regularly, as with the majority of plants, and you should allow the soil to dry between waterings after growth is mature. As for potting, this should be done every couple of years in order to save the mix from losing consistency. The White Dendrobium orchid should be potted firmly in medium, with giving aeration and ample drainage available, and be sure to allow enough room for two years growth.
Healthy Dendrobiums begin with healthy roots, so these are of the utmost importance to take care of. Remember to always remove old medium, if it is loose, as well as any rotting roots. As well, roots should be moist at all times, but should be allowed to dry out somewhat as the plant matures. Be sure to fertilize weakly and frequently with a balanced fertilizer; remember that one-eighth to one-quarter strength is recommended for house plants every week in spring and summer and every two weeks in autumn and winter.
Silk Phalaenopsis Orchid
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"Repotting: Repotting is dependent on the age of the plant."
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