How do I recognize a Dendrobium offshoot?
On older, withered bulbs, small aerial roots and leaves sometimes sprout in the upper part. With this particular strategy, the Dendrobium their continued existence, because they are daughter plants in the early stage of growth. Therefore, do not cut off yellowing bulbs prematurely to avoid the chance of them Kindel to rob.
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Cutting and Maintaining Offshoots - How To Do It Right
If you have discovered an offshoot on your Dendrobium, do not separate it from the mother plant at first. Continue the care program undiminished and spray the child regularly with soft, room-warm water. Only cut off the offshoot when it has at least 2 leaves of its own and several aerial roots. How to proceed:
- Cut the offshoot a little below its aerial roots
- Fill a transparent growing pot with a mix of coconut fibers and expanded clay
- Place the child including the rest of the bulb in the substrate
- Pour soft water and spray
Since the few aerial roots are not sufficient to supply the daughter plant, high humidity is important for further growth. Place the nursery pot in an indoor greenhouse or under a transparent hood. An airtight plastic bag also creates the required warm, humid microclimate. Ventilate the cover daily to prevent mold from forming.
If the offshoot sprouts diligently after a few weeks, the hood has done its job. Water regularly in the partially shaded, warm window seat. Spray the top and bottom of the leaves every 2 days with lime-free water. When the young Dendrobium has completely rooted its pot, transplant your pupil into normal pine bark substrate and start supplying them with nutrients.
Tips
Dendrobium species with numerous bulbs, such as the bamboo orchid (Dendrobium Berry), can be easily reproduced by division. When you get the royal flower repot, this is the best opportunity. Pull apart the root network with both hands and you are holding two Dendrobium orchids in your hands.