What is Dendrobium good for?
Dendrobium is a member of the orchid (Orchidaceae) family and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many centuries to treat thirst, fever, diabetes, infection, inflammation, cancer, protect eyesight, and improve appetite and digestion.
How do you take care of a Dendrobium orchid?
Dendrobiums need lots of light, but not direct sun. A lightly shaded south window is best. East or west facing windows are satisfactory if bright (avoid direct sun except at the beginning or end of the day). Dendrobiums can withstand hot weather if adequate ventilation and humidity are provided.
Do Dendrobiums need a winter rest?
Dendrobium: Many with deciduous leaves need a dry winter rest. Others, not listed here, need reduced water, but should not be allowed to dry out for long periods of time, and have an early morning misting, with no fertilizer. Dendrobium amoenum Dry period of 3-4 months. Dry out between waterings.
Which is the national flower of Sikkim?
Dendrobium nobile
The striking Dendrobium nobile is the state flower of Sikkim, and has the distinctive long thin jointed stems (referred to as canes) of many members of the genus Dendrobium.
Why is my Dendrobium not flowering?
Overall, the most common reason that orchids fail to bloom is insufficient light. In summary, if you have a Dendrobium, Cattleya, Oncidium, Cymbidium, Vanda, Brassia or other high light orchid growing indoors on a windowsill and it has not bloomed in a year or two, chances are a lack of sufficient light is the reason.
How do you grow dendrobium Loddigesii?
Dendrobium loddigesii requires a cold (10 ° C), dry rest to initiate flowering. If winter temperatures are low, the amount of water should be reduced and the plants should be allowed to dry between watering. However, they can not stay dry for too long. The lower the temperature, the less water the plant needs.
Are all Dendrobiums deciduous?
The Dendrobium section plants are often deciduous, losing their leaves while the Densiflora section do not drop their leaves during the winter. These dendrobiums are cold tolerant, with cooler night time temperatures below 50oF (10oC) spurring the development of flower buds.
What is the state flower of Meghalaya?
Paphiopedilum insigne
Meghalaya/Official flower
Which is the state flower of Punjab?
Gladiolus
States
| State | Common name | Binomial name |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab | Gladiolus | Gladiolus grandiflorus |
| Rajasthan | Rohira | Tecomella undulata |
| Sikkim | Noble orchid | Cymbidium goeringii |
| Tamil Nadu | Glory lily | Gloriosa superba |