How to Care for Dendrobium moniliforme (Japanese Stone Orchid)
Korean name: 석곡
Dendrobium moniliforme is an epiphytic orchid with long, slender leaves that hang down. It blooms small white flowers in clusters during spring and is relatively easy to care for. In the wild, it grows on trees or rocks, so good ventilation is important when cultivated.
Key facts
- Category: Flowering plant
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
- Native to: Korea, Japan, China
- Growth rate: Slow
- Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
- Flower meaning: nobility, beauty
- Traits: epiphytic, orchid, shade tolerant, medium difficulty
- Also known as: Japanese Stone Orchid, Longevity Stone Orchid
Care Guide
- Light: Prefers partial shade or bright indirect light.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is nearly dry.
- Soil: Use well-draining orchid substrate.
- Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
- Temperature: 15~27°C (59~81°F)
- Fertilizer: Apply diluted orchid fertilizer every two weeks during growing season.
Common questions
How often should you water Dendrobium moniliforme?
Water thoroughly when the soil is nearly dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Dendrobium moniliforme?
Light: Prefers partial shade or bright indirect light. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Soil: Use well-draining orchid substrate.
Is Dendrobium moniliforme safe around pets?
Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Is Dendrobium moniliforme good for beginners?
Difficulty: Moderate. Temperature: 15~27°C (59~81°F). Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity. Fertiliser: Apply diluted orchid fertilizer every two weeks during growing season.