If we have ever planned on the option of growing our own orchid plants at home, we should bear in mind the orchid species named Dendrobium. Dendrobiums also called Den Orchids have the capacity of conforming themselves to different conditions and, for this reason, they are the preferred orchid plants for many orchid lovers.

There are so many kinds of dendrobiums that we can consider them as a very extensive kind with thousand species and sub-species. The vast majority are epiphytes, that is to say, their roots grow attached to a tree, whereas some are lithophytes, that is, they grow by clinging their roots to a rock.

Dendrobium orchids commonly appear with reddish tones including pink, orange and violet. It is also possible to find white dendrobiums ready to beautify your house and indoor garden.

The difference between how to care for the different kinds of orchid species properly lies mainly in the quantity of water they need. During summer and even spring, Dendrobium orchids should be watered quite often, while they need very little water in winter.

About fertilizers. Dendrobium orchids usually need to be moderately fertilized in spring and summer, but not in the winter season.

Maybe the most significant distinctive feature of dendrobium orchids is their ability to conform themselves to different conditions and environments: in their natural habitat from the dry and hot Australian desert to the Himalayan regions and the humid virgin forests. This makes dendrobium orchids, unlike many other orchid species, capable of being exposed to the direct rays and heat of sun without suffering any harm. Moreover, dendrobium orchids need a great amount of heat and light, so we should not forget this item if we will grow our dendrobium plant in our garden.

Concerning repotting, it is a good practice to repot your dendrobium plant once every two or three years.

To resume, if you like that your orchid flower is exposed to the direct heat and rays of the sun, dendrobium orchids is a very good option to consider growing in your home or garden.