Plant Care dendrobium

dendrobium

Taxonomy

Dendrobium jenkinsii
Dendrobium
Orchidaceae
Asparagales

How to care for dendrobium

💦 Water

How often to water your dendrobium

Water needs for dendrobium
0.5 cups
every 9

dendrobium needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of dendrobium

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for dendrobium in your home

Light needs and placement for plant dendrobium: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

dendrobium may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of dendrobium in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize dendrobium

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for dendrobium: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your dendrobium after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

dendrobium prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

dendrobium Water Frequency →

dendrobium Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

dendrobium may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

dendrobium Light Requirements →

dendrobium Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

dendrobium is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

dendrobium Toxicity to Cats →

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💨 Humidity

dendrobium doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

dendrobium Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

dendrobium does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for dendrobium →

When and How to Successfully Repot dendrobium →


💩 Fertilizer

dendrobium should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize dendrobium →


🌎 Native Region

dendrobium is native to Southeast Asia.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
dendrobium can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

dendrobium Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in dendrobium, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for dendrobium

dendrobium

dendrobium


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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