Lady Buddha Orchid - Characteristics, meaning, planting techniques & care

Lady Buddha Orchid is a wild orchid with unique beauty, charm, and good drought and sun tolerance. Learn more here!

Lady Buddha Orchid is a drooping wild orchid that has been making waves in the orchid world thanks to its unique, graceful and charming beauty. Standing out with its bamboo-like stem, beautiful colored flowers, refreshing fragrance and good adaptability and survival ability, it is an ideal choice for those who want to collect unique orchids.

If you want to learn more about the Buddha's Bamboo orchid from its origin, characteristics to planting and care techniques, don't miss the article below from wild orchid .

Introduction to Buddha orchid

Buddha bamboo, a wild orchid with a special stem.

Dendrobium Pendulum, scientifically known as Dendrobium Pendulum, belongs to the genus Dendrobium, originating from tropical Asia, especially in some countries such as India, Bhutan, Nepal and Vietnam, Thailand, Laos,...

In Vietnam, Lady Buddha orchids often appear in the mountainous provinces of the North and Central regions such as Lai Chau, Yen Bai, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An,...

This is an epiphytic orchid, often clinging to old trees, in dense forests at an altitude of 500 - 1,500 m above sea level, where there is a lot of fog, high humidity, and cool climate all year round.

The name "Buddha Bamboo" comes from the fact that the orchid's stem is shaped like small, long bamboo branches, with clear segments and the orchid branches growing evenly to both sides, looking like Buddha looking at her hands.

How to identify Buddha orchid

Image of the body, leaves and flowers of the Buddha's bamboo orchid.

Buddha Bamboo is probably one of the most easily identifiable wild orchids with its bamboo-like segmented stem and characteristic flower color. Find out more in the content below.

Close :

• Grows in clumps, has clear joints like bamboo, between the joints there are joints that help you easily bend the stem.
• Length from 30 - 60 cm
• The trunk has the task of storing water and nutrients to help the tree withstand drought well.

Leaves :

• Leaves grow alternately on the stem.
• Each stem only grows 3 - 6 leaves, concentrated at the top.
• Leaves are flat, elongated, and pointed.
• Leaves are 5 - 12 cm long and 1 - 2.5 cm wide.
• Usually dark green, shiny upper surface, rough lower surface, with clear leaf veins

Roots :

• Aerial roots, grow abundantly in the stem and between the substrate
• The root surface has a thin layer of bark.
• Roots grow quickly and have good adhesion to the substrate.

Flower :

• Flowers usually grow along the nodes on deciduous stems.
• Each node can bloom from 1 - 2 flowers.
• The longer the stem, the more joints, the more flowers it will bloom.
• The petals are long and slender, white with a pinkish-purple tinge at the tip, the lip is wide, dark yellow or orange, the petals are thin and soft.
• Flowers have a gentle, pleasant fragrance.
• Flowers usually bloom in April - June, early spring - early summer.

Detailed techniques for planting and caring for Buddha's bamboo orchids for beginners

A pot of Buddha's Bamboo orchid is sprouting new buds.

If you are new to growing orchids and have never tried Buddha bamboo orchids, please refer to some basic techniques that we share below. We guarantee you will be completely successful and own the most beautiful and unique Buddha Bamboo orchid pots.

Select seeds, choose growing medium and process before planting

The first thing you need to pay attention to before planting Buddha Bamboo orchid is choosing the breed, choosing the substrate and treating the plant before planting. Please note the following.

Choose Buddha Bamboo variety :

• Prioritize choosing plants with round trunks, not soft or crushed.
• The body has many segments and dormant eyes.
• Ivory white roots, not black, not rotten
• You should choose seedlings from reputable orchid gardens to ensure quality.

Choose the right substrate:

• Preferably choose pine bark, charcoal, coconut fiber or driftwood because they are clean, airy and well-drained.
• Do not choose fresh coconut fiber or substrates that can retain moisture for a long time.
• Choose a terracotta pot or plastic pot with plenty of drainage holes.
• Suggested mixing ratio of substrate: 60% pine bark + 40% shredded coconut fiber

Seed and substrate treatment before planting :

• Soak the entire growing medium in lime water or Physan 20 solution for 2 - 3 hours to remove fungus, then dry and drain before planting and grafting orchids.
• Wash the cycad stem, cut off excess roots and yellow leaves, hang in a cool place for 1-2 days before grafting.

Buddha Bamboo Orchid Growing Techniques

Right below is the correct technique for growing Buddha's Bamboo orchids. Let's learn right away to avoid unnecessary mistakes.

• Step 1 : Fill ⅔ of the pot with growing medium.
• Step 2 : Place the tree in the middle of the pot, use zip ties or wire to secure the tree trunk to avoid shaking the tree.
• Step 3 : Cover the surface with a thin layer of coconut husk or moss to keep the plant moist. Be careful not to bury the base to create conditions for the plant to grow.
• Step 4 : After planting, do not water strongly, just use a spray bottle to spray gently to keep moist, place the pot in a cool place with diffused light. After about 1 week, you can spray B1 to stimulate the roots, when you see young roots growing, you can water and care for them as usual.

Buddha Orchid Care Techniques

Taking care of Buddha Bamboo orchids is not too complicated, you just need to pay attention to factors such as light, temperature, warmth, watering and fertilizing properly. We will share detailed techniques below, let's find out right away.

Light - temperature - humidity :

• Light : Maintain 70% diffused light, avoid harsh sunlight at noon.
• Temperature : 20 - 28 degrees C
• Humidity : About 70 - 85%, should place orchid pots in a cool place with light wind.

Watering properly :

• Development stage (March - September) : Water once a day in the early morning. If the weather is too dry, add a mist spray. Only water when the substrate is dry.
• Dormancy phase (late fall - early winter) : When you see the Buddha's Bamboo orchid losing all its leaves, stop watering completely for about 1 month, then spray lightly to keep moist.

Fertilize in stages :

• Orchid growth stage : Dilute ¼ of NPK 30-10-10, water once a week, combine B1 + Rootplex to stimulate roots.
• Stage when orchids are preparing to bloom : NPK 6-30-30, reduce nitrogen, increase phosphorus and potassium to stimulate flower buds. When you see all the leaves fall off, stop fertilizing.
• Flowering stage : NPK 20-20-20 + organic fertilizer to help the plant recover.

Tree pruning :

• Regularly cut and remove damaged and rotten roots.
• The growing medium should be changed about every 2 years.

Prevention and treatment of diseases for Buddha Bamboo orchid :

• Lady Buddha Orchid has rotten roots: Cut off the rotten, soft roots and stems, apply scar healing glue, spray Physan to prevent fungus.
• Buddha's bamboo orchid has leaf spots: Spray Ridomil Gol, Dconil according to instructions on the package.
• Orchids have aphids, worms, red spiders: Wipe leaves, roots, stems with 70 degree alcohol, spray Confidor, Regent,...

Meaning of Buddha orchid

Buddha Bamboo is not only a species of orchid with elegant beauty but also has many profound meanings, especially in terms of feng shui and spirituality. Some typical meanings are as follows:

• Symbolizes compassion and virtue, suitable for planting in meditation spaces, as a gift for those who love Buddhism.
• It is a symbol of resilience and the will to rise in life, similar to the ability of this orchid to withstand sun, dryness and wind.
• In feng shui, Buddha orchid also carries positive energy, attracts vitality, activates luck and attracts fortune.
• Is a symbol of nobility, purity and serenity.

Buddha orchid price list

Currently, Buddha's Bamboo Orchids are sold in the Vietnamese market at many different prices, depending on the type, origin and purity. For details, please refer to the following.

• Tissue cultured Buddha's Bamboo Orchid: 2,000 - 5,000 VND/plant

• Mature Lady Bamboo Orchid, medium size: 190,000 - 250,000 VND/plant

• Lady Buddha Orchid, collectible, beautiful flowers, large size: 1,300,000 - 1,600,000 VND/pot

Questions and answers about Buddha orchid

Is Buddha Cymbidium easy to grow?

If you grasp the basic techniques we shared above, growing and caring for Buddha Bamboo orchids is quite easy.

Is the Buddha orchid fragrant?

Yes, this orchid has a light and very refreshing fragrance, giving a very pleasant feeling.

What month does the Buddha orchid bloom?

Normally, Buddha's Bamboo orchids usually bloom from March to June of the solar calendar.

After the Buddha's Bamboo orchid fades, should the stem be cut?

Never cut the stem if it is still healthy because flower buds will develop on the same stem next season if properly cared for. Only cut old, rotten or decaying stems.

Beautiful Buddha orchid image

Right below are the most beautiful and unique images of Buddha's Bamboo Orchid. Please admire them to see why this wild orchid is so loved and collected by many people.

The Buddha orchid flowers have colorful and eye-catching colors.

A pot of Buddha orchid in full bloom.

A beautiful blooming Buddha orchid.

The Buddha orchid pot stands out among other orchid species.

Buddha orchid flowers with characteristic colors and shapes.

The Buddha's Bamboo orchids bloom in the night.

Through the above article, orchid-vn.com has shared full information about the Buddha's Bamboo Orchid , one of the wild orchids with the most unique and impressive beauty. Hopefully, it will help you gain more experience to grow & care for the Buddha's Bamboo Orchid properly and be able to own many beautiful orchid pots.

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