| Although there are many different species of orchids, | | | | incandescent bulbs if necessary. |
| none are as diverse as the Dendrobium Orchid. There | | | | Unlike some orchids that can handle a variance of 20 |
| are an estimated 1200-1600 varieties of this single | | | | degrees between day and night temperature, the |
| genus. None have such diversity in the range of | | | | ideal zone is between 50 and 90 degrees with a |
| habitats they can be found in. They are found | | | | variant of no more than 10 degrees between night |
| thriving in the Himalayan mountains, the lowland | | | | and day. |
| tropical forests and the Australian desert. | | | | Humidity is a major factor in the success of this type |
| Some Dendrobium orchids mimic another popular | | | | of orchid as well. Humidity levels should be about 50 |
| variety, the Phalaenopsis because the flowers look | | | | to 60 percent. You can pick up gauges that monitor |
| similar. The difference is that the Phalaenopsis | | | | humidity level in your pet store located in the reptile |
| varieties are evergreen and the Dendrobium Orchid | | | | supplies. You can mist the leaves and stalks with a |
| leaves fall off in the fall and winter. The stems are | | | | water bottle as long as you check to ensure you |
| quite strong and the distinct colors make them very | | | | don't over water and cause mold to grow. |
| popular in cut flower arrangements. | | | | Unlike other orchids who like to be re-potted |
| This species of orchid has been found to have many | | | | frequently, Dendrobium Orchids should only be |
| medicinal qualities. It is commonly used in Chinese | | | | re-potted once every three years. This ensures that |
| medicine as one of the fifty fundamental herbs. It | | | | the plant roots have sufficient time to grow |
| has also been found to remove harmful chemicals | | | | undisturbed. |
| such as xylene and toluene from the air. | | | | It has been reported that some blooms have lasted |
| When growing Dendrobium Orchids, most of their | | | | up to ten months. Although this may not always be |
| care differs from other orchid species. One of the | | | | the case, Dendrobium Orchids are one of the most |
| things that make this variety different are that these | | | | popular in bouquet arrangements and can bring |
| orchids love light. They can handle up to 50 percent | | | | beauty into your home. |
| light. Natural light is best but you can use | | | | |