Grating Royal

Description

🌿 Description of Dendrobium ‘Grating Royal’

• Type: Epiphytic orchid (grows on trees in nature)

• Size: Medium to large plant with upright, cane-like stems

• Leaves: Narrow, green, deciduous or semi-evergreen

• Flowers: Deep purple to violet, often with a contrasting white or pale center

• Bloom Time: Typically late winter to spring; flowers last several weeks

• Fragrance: Usually mild or none

🌱 Caring and Handling Tips

☀️ Light

• Bright, indirect light is ideal.

• Can tolerate some early morning or late afternoon sun.

• Avoid intense midday sun, which can scorch the leaves.

🌡️ Temperature

• Day: 20–30°C (68–86°F)

• Night: 12–18°C (54–65°F)

• Can tolerate brief temperature drops but not freezing.

💧 Watering

• Water thoroughly when the potting medium is dry to the touch.

• Reduce watering in winter if the plant enters a rest period.

• Avoid water standing in the crown or around roots to prevent rot.

💨 Humidity

• Prefers 50–70% humidity.

• Use a humidity tray or humidifier in dry environments.

🌬️ Air Circulation

• Good airflow is important to prevent fungal and bacterial issues.

• Avoid stagnant or overly damp conditions.

🌸 Fertilizer

• Use a balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) every 2 weeks during active growth.

• Reduce feeding during winter or dormancy.

🪴 Potting

• Use a well-draining orchid mix (bark, perlite, charcoal).

• Repot every 2–3 years or when the medium breaks down.

• Ensure the pot has good drainage holes.

🌿 Pruning and Maintenance

• Remove dead or yellow leaves with sterilized scissors.

• After flowering, do not cut old canes—they may rebloom.

⚠️ Common Issues

• Wrinkled canes: Underwatering or root problems.

• Black spots: Overwatering or fungal infection.

• No blooms: Insufficient light or lack of winter rest.