Dendrobium ochreatum

continental : These plants prefer partially shady places, where they can be exposed to direct solar rays only in the evening or early morning hours.
The Dendrobium ochreatum is a delicate plant, which fears harsh temperatures; during the Summer it can be grown in a garden or on the terrace.

alpine : Let's choose a partially shaded place for our plant, where it can be exposed to direct sunrays for a few hours a day.
The Dendrobium ochreatum is a delicate plant which feels can't stand the cold weather; during the summer season it can be placed outdoors, sheltered by the wind.

mediterranean : Locate this plant in a partially shady place, where it can receive solar rays during the coolest hours of the day.
During the hot season the The Dendrobium ochreatum can be grown outdoors, even if the minimum temperatures should always be above 15°C.

continental : Let’s try to always keep the growing substratum of the The Dendrobium ochreatum damp, watering very frequently with 3-4 glasses of water; if the weather is very hot and dry we even water every 0-1 weeks.

alpine : As the hot season arrives, these plants need abundant and regular watering, using 2-3 glasses of water, which keep the soil cool and damp; let’s water every 1-2 weeks, or even more often if it is very hot.

mediterranean : The Dendrobium ochreatum loves damp and cool soils, therefore it is necessary to water it very often, keeping the soil slightly damp; in any case it is always advisable to avoid water stagnation and excess watering: it is best to water every -0-0 weeks.

Fertilization Dendrobium ochreatum : Periodical fertilizations continue during the summer; we should always use a specific fertilizer for orchids, to add to the irrigating water every 15-20 days. Remember to avoid leaving the roots soaking in the fertilizing solution for a long time.

Treatments Dendrobium ochreatum : During this time of year, and only when the insects are present, specific insecticide treatments are applied; we must pay attention to the flowers, avoiding vaporizing them.