What to do with old branches of Dendrobium that have bloomed

The leaves of Dendrobium orchid are unique and are often grown at home as ornamental potted plants, which have the effect of purifying the environment and decorating home furniture. First of all, for Dendrobium, in order to maintain its strong ornamental value, the shape of the plant growth is very important. Therefore, during each flowering period, it is necessary to continue to trim it appropriately. What should you do with the old branches of Dendrobium after it blooms? How should you prune them? Here are some recommended pruning methods for Dendrobium officinale. Let’s take a look.

What should I do with the old branches of Dendrobium candidum after it blooms?

1. Pruning in dormant state

The time for pruning Dendrobium is generally set in late autumn or early winter. At this time, the temperature is low and the Dendrobium is in a dormant state. Pruning some delicate and blind branches will not affect the plant's absorption of nutrients.

When pruning, be careful to cut off some perennial old branches, diseased branches, and fallen flowers that are at risk of pests to prevent the clean and continued spread of pathogens, which will affect the health of the plants.

2. Pruning during the growth period

If during the growth stage, the branches of Dendrobium are found to grow rapidly, we can top and prune the unnecessary branches to maintain the overall elegance of the plant and make the Dendrobium plant appear in a dwarf shape, which is conducive to the concentration of nutrients, the promotion of new branches, and the increase of the number of flowers.

3. Prune after the flowers fade

After the Dendrobium orchid withers, we can cut off the open buds, and then continue to adjust the plant shape, and trim some of the messy growing branches. After pruning, you can apply some fertilizer, which will help promote side buds, increase the number of flowers, and sustain the life of the main stem to continue flowering.

Specific steps for pruning Dendrobium officinale:

The plant shape of the Dendrobium orchid is not growing well, so we don't have to be reluctant to prune it at this time. In addition, pruning should be done above the connection point, so that the main stem is kept at about 10 cm, and some old branches are kept at an appropriate length so that side buds can grow.

When pruning blood plants, you need to pay attention to the balance between the upper and lower parts of the plants. After pruning, you need to apply some fertilizer to replenish the organic matter in the soil so that the plants can have sufficient nutrients during their subsequent growth and development.

Which kind of Dendrobium officinale is the best?

There are many classifications of Dendrobium officinale in the world, with about 1,500 species. The main species include Dendrobium nobile, Dendrobium dense flower, Dendrobium chrysotoxum, Dendrobium officinale and many hybrid high-quality species. The species of Dendrobium in my country only account for about 5% of the world's total, but in ancient history, its medicinal development and application are at the forefront of the world and it is an important common Chinese herbal medicine.

Dendrobium candidum is a tonic medicine, and its stems are mainly used for its medicinal value. You may also see a kind of rolled-up Dendrobium officinale. In fact, this kind of Dendrobium officinale is the dried Dendrobium officinale that is harvested and removed of residues, scalded with boiling water or baked to soften, then rubbed and dried until the petioles are rubbed clean and dried, and some roots are cut off from the Dendrobium, then fried and twisted into a spiral or spring shape, and air-dried. It is customarily called "earring Dendrobium". Dendrobium candidum is mainly used to nourish the stomach, produce fluid and quench thirst, nourish yin and clear away heat. It is used to treat yin damage and fluid deficiency, dry mouth and tongue, thirst and loss of appetite, food stagnation and nausea, virtual fire after illness, and blurred vision.

Main ingredients of Dendrobium officinale:

Dendrobium officinale contains dendrobium officinale, dendrobium amine, dendrobium alkaloid, dendrobium styrene, dendrobium officinale alkaloid, 6-hydroxydendrobium officinale alkaloid, as well as mucus and tapioca starch. Dendrobium officinale contains dendrobium officinale, dendrobium officinale amine and N-hydroxydendrobium officinale (quaternary ammonium salt).