Dendrobium thyrsiflorum

continental : These plants like shady or semishady locations, where they are exposed for few hours a day to direct sunlight.
These plants do not tolerate temperatures below 10-12°C for long periods; it is advisable to replace them inside the house with the first cold weather of the season, or to grow them as houseplants all year long.

alpine : Place these plants in a semishady location, where they are exposed to direct sunlight for short periods of time.
These plants do not tolerate temperatures below 10-12°C for long periods; it is advisable to replace them inside the house with the first cold weather of the season, or to grow them as houseplants all year long.

mediterranean : Place these plants in a semishady location, not excessively exposed to direct sunlight.
When autumn starts, place the plant in the house, because it does not tolerate cold.

Feed Dendrobium thyrsiflorum : These plants need regular fertilizings, to be supplied every 15-20 days all year long; suspend fertilizings only during bloom or during a possible rest period. A specific fertilizer shall be used for orchids, alternatively use half portion, compared to the one used for the other plants, of universal fertilizer. Avoid to leave the roots soaked with the fertilizing solution during night hours.

continental : Give very regular waterings; all year long the soil shall be kept humid, however avoiding dangerous stagnations. Increase waterings in summer and decrease them when autumn starts.

alpine : We suggest frequent and generous waterings, so that the soil remains mostly humid all year long. It is possible to decrease waterings in winter.

mediterranean : It is advisable to give regular waterings, specially during spring and summer; before giving again water make sure the soil is dry.

Adversity Dendrobium thyrsiflorum : Often these plants are attacked by cochineal or other small insects, that shall be eliminated with specific products, avoiding to wet flowers. A correct growth normally prevents fungal diseases.