Dendro Orchids - Classification, planting and care in the most detailed way

Dendro orchids (Dendrobium orchids) are a genus of orchids with many different lines with diverse colors, easy to grow, well adapted and suitable for beginners.

Dendro orchids , commonly known as Dendrobium orchids, are one of the largest and most popular orchid genera today with many different species, diverse colors, and most of them are highly adaptable and easy to grow, so they are loved by Vietnamese orchid enthusiasts.

If you want to learn more about the Dendro orchid genus, don't miss the article below from wild orchid . We guarantee you will have a lot more knowledge to grow and care for one of the orchid species in this genus!

Origin and distribution of Dendro orchids

Dendro is a large genus of orchids with many different lineages.

Dendrobium orchids (scientific name is Dendrobium) or also known as the genus Dendrobium, one of the large genera in the Orchidaceae family with more than 1,600 different species, originating from tropical or subtropical climates in Asia and the Pacific. Commonly distributed in the following areas:

• Southeast Asia : Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia,...
• Oceania : Australia, Pacific Islands
• South Asia : India, Himalayas

In the natural environment, Dendro orchids often live in high mountainous areas with cool climates, but over time, they have been bred to grow well in tropical climates.

Besides, Dendro varieties developed industrially from Thailand are also very popular, in Vietnam, there are currently many rare native Dendro varieties such as Dendrobium orchid, Cymbidium orchid or Golden Dendrobium orchid,...

The name “Dendrobium” is derived from the Greek words “dendro” meaning “tree” and “bios” meaning “life”, which together mean “tree life” in keeping with the epiphytic nature of this orchid genus.

Popular Dendro orchid varieties

Although there are more than 1,200 different Dendro orchid lines, in Vietnam, the following Dendro orchid lines are popular. Let's find out now.

Dendrobium sun

One of the popular Dendrobium sun orchid lines.

Dendrobium sunny is one of the most popular modern hybrid orchid lines today. With the ability to grow well in sunlight, upright, strong stems, easy to care for and can bloom all year round if provided with enough light.

Some popular sunny Dendro lines such as:

• Dendro Sonia : Has purple flowers, long lasting
• Dendro Udomsr i: Has purple-white flowers, very popular in flower arranging.
• Dendro Chao Praya : Large flowers, bright colors.
• Dendro Bangkok Blue : Flowers have a very luxurious purple-blue color.

Spring Dendrobium

A branch of Dendrobium spring orchid with dreamy purple petals.

This is a Dendro line that usually only blooms in spring. With the outstanding feature of soft, drooping stems, the flowers grow in clusters with a light fragrance.

Some popular spring Dendro orchid lines:

• Dendrobium spring : Light purple flowers, fragrant, very popular
• Dendro Daffodil : Yellow flowers, round petals.
• Dendrobium Kim Diep : Bright yellow flowers, forming dense clusters.

Dendrobium Lightning

Super cool Dendrobium orchid bunch with pink fireworks.

The Dendrobium Lightning orchid line has extremely special colors with striped or sawtooth patterns that look like lightning bolts. This is also a favorite Dendrobium line thanks to its impressive beauty.

Some popular Dendrobium orchid lines:

• Mekong Lightning Dendrobium
• Dendrobium Orchid
• Dendrobium orchid
• Dendrobium Enobi

Mini Dendro Orchid

Mini Dendro orchid pot with small size.

This is a group of Dendro orchids with small stems and smaller flowers than normal, but they grow very densely and bloom a lot, suitable for planting in small pots. The special feature of this mini line is that it blooms all year round, has a variety of colors and is extremely simple to care for.

How to grow and care for Dendro orchids to bloom the most

Pruning diseased Dendro orchid roots.

Although Dendro orchids have been re-bred to suit Vietnam's climate, if you want the orchid to bloom the most, you must refer to the planting and care methods shared in detail below.

Choose the right Dendro orchid variety

As shared above, Dendro orchids have thousands of different flower species and not all species are suitable for planting in Vietnam and easy to care for for inexperienced people. Therefore, you need to choose healthy, suitable varieties that can flower all year round.

Some suggestions are Dendro Sonia, Dendro Kasem, Dendro Dendrobium, Dendro Purple, Dendro Yellow,...

Prepare the substrate and plant Dendro orchids

After choosing the right Dendro orchid variety, you need to choose the right substrate and pot to prepare for planting. Note the following:

• Choose popular and suitable growing media such as pine bark, coconut fiber, charcoal,...
• Use plastic or terracotta pots with good drainage.
• Place the plant in the pot, using the growing medium to arrange around to stabilize the stem. The base should only be placed 2-3 cm higher than the surface of the growing medium to limit waterlogging.

Dendro orchid care

The most important step to determine whether Dendro orchids will bloom beautifully or not is watering, lighting, fertilizing and controlling pests for the plant. Specifically as follows:

Light :

• Provide indirect light for plants, about 60 - 70%
• Avoid direct sunlight on the flower pot.

How to water Dendro orchids :

• Water once a day.
• Do not water too much as it will cause root rot.

Fertilizing Dendro orchids :

• Plant growth stage: Fertilize with NPK 30-10-10 once a week.
• Flower stimulation stage: Fertilize with NPL 10-30-20.

Pest control :

• Regularly observe the condition of the plant to detect pests and diseases such as spots, fungi, red spiders, etc. early.
• Use biological or specific drugs if the disease appears.

Recovering and caring for dendro orchids after flowers have faded

After the Dendro orchid has faded, you need to take special care to help the plant recover quickly and bloom in the following seasons. Please follow the instructions below.

• Cut off wilted flowers, close to the base and avoid damaging the pseudobulbs.
• Increase watering, fertilize with NPK 20-20-20 or diluted organic fertilizer to provide nutrients to help the plant recover and grow new leaves soon.
• Make sure the plant still receives enough light from 50 - 70%, avoid direct sunlight on the plant.
• Check the roots, stems and leaves for disease and treat promptly.
• If the old growing medium is rotten, replace it with a new one.

Technique to stimulate Dendro orchids to bloom during Tet

Super beautiful blooming Dendro orchid pots for Tet decoration.

If you want your Dendro orchid pot to bloom in time for Lunar New Year, please refer to the technique below.

Choose plants to stimulate flowering :

• Choose a healthy plant that has flowered for at least 2 seasons.
• Dendro orchids usually bloom after about 3 - 4 months of flower stimulation, so to make the flowers bloom in time for Tet, flower stimulation should be carried out from the 9th lunar month.

Flower stimulation technique :

• Gradually reduce watering 1-2 weeks before stimulation and stop watering completely in the last week to stress the plant and stimulate bud formation.
• Create a temperature difference between day and night of at least 8 - 10 degrees Celsius to promote flower bud development.
• Make sure the plant gets enough natural light, about 60 - 70%.
• Fertilize with NPK 10-30-20 once a week, can combine with flower stimulants such as HVP Bloom according to instructions.
• When the flowers begin to bloom, water them regularly.

If you follow the above technique correctly, your Dendro orchid pot will definitely bloom right on Tet holiday. Let's try it now!

Dendro orchid price list

Currently, in the Vietnamese market, there are many species of Dendro orchids for sale with many different prices. You can refer to the following price list to see how the price of this flower fluctuates.

Questions and answers about Dendro orchids?

How many colors of Dendro orchids?

Currently, Dendro orchids have many different colors such as white, yellow, light pink, purple, red, light blue, variegated colors, striped colors, lightning colors,...

How long does it take for Dendro orchids to bloom?

If you grow Dendro from seedlings, it takes 12 - 18 months for the plant to bloom for the first time, but for mature plants, it only takes about 3 - 4 months of stimulation for the plant to bloom.

Are dendro orchids easy to grow?

As shared, Dendro is a large orchid genus with more than 1200 species, so there will be dendro species that are easy to grow and there will be species that are difficult to grow.

Beautiful Dendro orchid pictures

Right below we have collected many beautiful pictures of Dendro orchids with different colors, please admire more to see the richness of this "giant" orchid genus.

Close-up of Dendro Lai Cat orchid with colorful, eye-catching colors.

White and purple Dendro orchid branch with gentle, pure beauty.

Super beautiful pink Dendrobium orchid branches.

Dendro Nắng Bà Liễu orchid with slender beauty.

Close-up of Dendrobium Meteor Orchids with unique patterns.

Super beautiful sunny Thai Dendro orchid.

Old Dendro Alba orchids

Dendrobium Sunny orchid clusters with pure white color.

Through the above article, orchid-vn.com has shared details about Dendro orchids - one of the most popular "giant" orchids today. With thousands of different types of Dendro flowers, you can freely choose for yourself the most suitable and satisfactory lines to grow and care for. Hopefully you will be successful and own the most beautiful and unique Dendro orchids.

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