Dendrobium ochreatum

Treatments Dendrobium ochreatum : Avoid to grow orchids in stagnating water; the foliage can occasionally be infested by the cochineal, which is eliminated by using mineral oil.

continental : Water The Dendrobium ochreatum very regularly, trying to maintain the soil always a little humid, but not soaked or with stagnating water. Remember to increase waterings during the most luxuriant vegetative period, from March until October, and to decrease watering when the cold period starts.

alpine : We remind to water The Dendrobium ochreatum very often, specially in summer; the soil shall be maintained humid constantly, but not soaked. During the cold season we can decrease waterings, but avoid the soil to dry out completely for too long periods.

mediterranean : Water The Dendrobium ochreatum very regularly, allowing the substrate to be constantly humid; increase waterings specially in summer, and decrease them in winter. Remember that these plants suffer from drought, specially in case of long duration drought.

continental : The Dendrobium ochreatum prefers to be grown in half-darkness.
We remind that The Dendrobium ochreatum does not tolerate cold; therefore it is grown as a houseplant in winter.

alpine : It prefers semishady locations, where it can receive few hours a day of sunlight.
It is advisable to grow these plants in the apartment during winter, you can place them outside as soon as spring comes.

mediterranean : We suggest to place these plants in a semishady location for a balanced growth.
Avoid to expose The Dendrobium ochreatum to cold; place it in the house or in the hothouse since autumn.

Fertilization Dendrobium ochreatum : Orchids need a specific fertilizer, to be given only during the vegetative period; avoid fertilizings during bloom and during a possible rest period. Remember to avoid orchids to be in contact with the fertilizing solution too long.