Dendrobium 'Sonia'

The dendrobium 'Sonia' is a popular hybrid of the orchids *Dendrobium Caesar* and *Dendrobium Tomie Drake* that stands out for its white-centered purple-pink flowers. Since it is a tree-growing 'epiphyte', it is best grown in baskets or containers. This flower is used in Hawaii to make the popular 'Lei' flower necklaces.

Scientific classification

Genus

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Evergreen

Leaf type

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Care Guide for Dendrobium 'Sonia'

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Fertilize: Dendrobium 'Sonia' requires minimal fertilization. After sprouting in spring, apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer (N-P-K = 30-10-10) every 10 days. Switch to a balanced fertilizer (N-P-K = 20-20-20) in summer. For fall blooming, use a phosphorus-rich fertilizer.

Pruning: Prune wilted dendrobium 'Sonia' flowers promptly after blooming to minimize nutrient waste and encourage further blooms. Also, trim diseased leaves quickly to enhance air circulation, which helps reduce pests and diseases.

Propagation: Propagate dendrobium 'Sonia' by division after blooming, ensuring to dig it up with intact roots and disinfect wounds. Alternatively, use cuttings from healthy stems before flowering, keeping substrate moist for 2-3 months for rooting. Another method involves laying the stem on moist substrate for further propagation.

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