Another name for Dendrobium candidum
Dendrobium
Growth habits of Dendrobium candidum
Dendrobium candidum is a shade loving perennial herb. It likes to grow in warm, humid, semi cloudy and semi sunny environment with an annual rainfall of more than 1000mm. The average temperature in January is higher than 8 ℃. The suitable growth temperature is 15 to 28 ℃, and the suitable growth air humidity is more than 60%. It does not have strict requirements on Soil and fertilizer. In the wild, it mostly grows on loose and thick bark or trunk, and some also grow in stone cracks
It is an aerial root system, which mainly requires good root permeability. The matrix used should be ventilated, breathable and filtered. Under the appropriate temperature and humidity, it has fast growth speed and strong survival ability. In late spring and early summer every year, inflorescences are drawn out from the upper nodes of biennial stems. After flowering, new buds grow from the stem base and develop into stems, and enter the dormancy period in autumn and winter
Main value of Dendrobium candidum
It has high ornamental value, elegant flower posture, exquisite and lovely, bright color and fragrant smell. It is known as one of the "Four Ornamental foreign flowers". It can be used as cut flowers or potted plants. There are several pots of lively flowers at home. In addition, the flowers do not wither after cutting for 2-3 days, and their vitality is amazing
The plant is considered to be "strong, honest and amiable", and people in western society often offer it to their beloved elders. Dendrobium is given to my father on June 19 every year, which is known as the "flower of father's Day". It has the flower language of "welcome, dear". It can be made into a breast flower with gerbera and round leaf eucalyptus and worn on the chest. In Europe and America, the flower of Dendrobium officinale is often used to make corsage, which is matched with Dendrobium and asparagus to express "welcome". So far, it is widely used in large banquets, opening ceremonies, ribbon cutting ceremonies or entertaining distinguished guests