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Dendrobium CareSince Evergrace caters to various types of vendors, we have provided individual care instructions based on the nature of your business. Please visit your desired Dendrobium Care link. For your convenience we have also provided a Q&A form that you may provide for your customers when necessary.Re-wholesalers/Broker:
Remove any leaves that yellowed or were damaged during
shipping.Check soil for moisture. If dry, water thoroughly and then allow drying before watering again. It is wise to water Dendrobiums only once a week. If storing at a greenhouse, place Dendrobiums under a 73%-75% shade. If placing in a warehouse with artificial sunlight, be sure to provide adequate ventilation to avoid bud drop. Dendrobiums are not tolerant to cooler temperatures. They should never be exposed to temperatures lower than 50ºF. Retailer:
Remove any leaves that yellowed or were damaged during
shipping or handling.Display in a well lit area. Avoid direct sunlight which will damage the foliage. Check soil for moisture. If dry, water thoroughly and then allow drying before watering again. It is wise to water Dendrobiums only once a week. Dendrobiums are not tolerant to cooler temperatures. They should never be exposed to temperatures lower than 50ºF. If a plant’s blooms are all withered, cut the spike leaving it about ½ inches in length. Remove the plant from your display, but do not discard it. Dendrobium orchids may re-bloom more than once a year. Interiorscapers/ Designers/ Florist1. Remove any leaves that yellowed or were damaged during shipping or handling.2. Store in a well lit area while preparing to place in arrangements. Avoid direct sunlight which will damage the foliage. 3. Check soil for moisture. If dry, water thoroughly before placing plant in a decorative arrangement. 4. When placing plant in an arrangement, it is recommended to leave the plant in its plastic container if possible. Dendrobiums prefer being somewhat root bound. 5. If you are removing the plant from its plastic container, be sure to avoid root damage by carefully tightening the soil around the roots. Avoid root contact if possible. Root damage may cause yellowing of leaves and/or bud drop. 6. Although dendrobuiums can resist temperatures ranging from 50-100ºF, they dislike sudden temperature changes. Cold temperature will cause the leaves to turn yellow and drop off. It yellowing occurs, remove the damaged leaves. 7. Be sure to place the arrangement in a well lit area of a home or office for more longevity. Landscapers:Tree Decor:Before placing a Dendrobium on a tree, follow these instructions: Remove any leaves that yellowed or were damaged during shipping or handling. Store in a well lit area while preparing to place in arrangements. Avoid direct sunlight which will damage the foliage. Check soil for moisture. If dry, water thoroughly before placing plant in a pouch to hang on tree. You can build your own pouch: Carefully remove the plant from its plastic container and wrap the plant’s root ball (including the soil) with sheet moss or coconut palm bark (tree skin). Place pouch on tree or palm trunk by securing it with clear fish wire. Water plant everyday for at least a week after secured on tree It will take about 2-4 weeks for the plant to begin rooting directly onto the tree. Feed with 20-10-20 fertilizer every two weeks. Decorative Arrangements: Remove any leaves that yellowed or were damaged during shipping or handling. Store in a well lit area while preparing to place in arrangements. Avoid direct sunlight which will damage the foliage. Check soil for moisture. If dry, water thoroughly before placing plant in a decorative arrangement. When placing plant in an arrangement, it is best to leave the plant in its plastic container if possible. Dendrobiums prefer being somewhat root bound. If you are removing the plant from its plastic container, be sure to avoid root damage by carefully tightening the soil around the roots. Avoid root contact if possible. Root damage may cause yellowing of leaves and/or bud drop. Although dendrobuiums can resist temperatures ranging from 50-100ºF, they dislike sudden temperature changes. Cold temperature will cause the leaves to turn yellow and drop off. If yellowing occurs, remove the damaged leaves. Be sure to place the arrangement in a well lit area of a home or office for more longevity. Dendrobium Q&AQ: What is the name of the orchid that I am purchasing?A: Dendrobiums (den-DROH-bee-um) orchids are the easiest to care for, they may re-bloom more than once a year, and they have long lasting blooms normally lasting for 2-3 months. Q: How often should I water my plant? A: Watering once a week is usually sufficient. Wet soil thoroughly, and allow soil to become completely dry between watering(s). Over watering will damage the plant. Avoid wetting flowers when watering. Q: How much light should I provide my plant? A: Direct sunlight will damage your plant. Anywhere indoor especially close to a south or east window is ideal. A shady, screened patio is also suitable. Q: What should I do when all the flowers fall off or dry? A: Carefully cut the spike to about 1/4 inch in length. Q: How should I fertilize my plant? A: Any balanced liquid-based fertilizer such as 20-10-20 may be applied. Q: Why won’t my plant re-bloom? A: The most common reason that plants do not re-bloom is that they are not receiving the proper amount of filtered light. Applying a balanced liquid-based fertilizer such as 20-10-20 regularly may help as well. Q: What should I do if my plant has new growths coming out of the top of the pseudo bulbs. These small plants are sprouting instead of flowers? A: The new growths are sometimes called "keikis." A keiki (kay-key) is a baby plant growing from the base of the mother plant. Sometimes keikis bloom while still attached to the mother plant. Keikis should be left on the mother plant until they develop a healthy root system and have two or three leaves. At this point, they can be carefully removed and planted in their own pot. If the keiki is growing in place of the flower, remove the keiki immediately. Avoid over-fertilizing as this may be the cause of the overgrowths. Top |
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