PetalPal
Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.
Light
Bright light. Gentle morning sun is fine.
Water
When the mix is slightly dry, water it through
Temperature
15-30°C, not below 10°C
Feed
Every 2 weeks while it's growing, with an orchid fertilizer
Do this when you get home
- Put it by a bright window, out of midday sun
- Dendrobiums are usually in moss or bark. Water when it feels slightly dry. Don't leave it sitting wet.
Day to day
- After the flowers fade, cut off the spike. Don't cut the old canes (pseudobulbs). They may bloom again next year.
- It likes air and humidity. Mist more often in summer.
- In winter, keep it somewhere warm. Below 10°C it drops leaves easily.
Common questions
The leaves yellowed and fell?
A cold winter, or too much water and rotten roots. Move it somewhere warmer and ease up on watering.
