Insert dry branches of dendrobium into potatoes! Suddenly, each node sprouted.
Dendrobiums are popular indoor plants for their beautiful flowers. If you have dry branches of dendrobium, did you know that you can insert them into potatoes to encourage germination of each node? This simple and natural method can give superb results. Here is how to proceed:
Materials required:
- Dry branches of dendrobium
- Potatoes
- Sharp knife
- Planting pot
- Terreau adapted to orchids
- Water
Steps to follow:
- Potato Preparation: Take the potatoes and use the sharp knife to make holes in them. Make sure the holes are deep enough to accommodate dry branches of dendrobium.
- Insertion of dry branches: Gently insert dry branches of dendrobium into potato holes. Make sure they are well grounded to promote germination.
- Potato planting: Place potatoes containing dry branches in a plantation pot filled with orchid-friendly soil. Make sure the nodes of the branches are covered with soil.
- Watering: Lightly water the potatoes planted. Keep the substrate moist but not wet to promote dry branch growth.
- Maintenance: Place the pot in a bright place but in direct sunlight. Monitor the moisture of the substrate regularly and water as needed.
- Germination observation: After a few weeks, you should observe that each node of the dry branches of dendrobium has germinated. New shoots will begin to grow and form beautiful plants.
This unusual but effective method can be a fun and exciting way to grow new plants from dry branches of dendrobium. Do not hesitate to experiment and observe the fascinating germination process. Good planting!