Honest review: Dendrobium is rewarding but aerial root desiccation in dry centrally heated rooms is real

Dendrobium is a genuinely satisfying plant to grow, but I want to be upfront about one thing: aerial root desiccation in dry centrally heated rooms. I've dealt with it twice now and it takes consistent attention to manage.

Beyond that, extraordinary bloom longevity lasting weeks to months makes it one of my favourites in the collection. I keep it in a grouping with other tropical plants for humidity which suits it well. Learning about providing bright indirect light away from direct afternoon sun has been essential. rest period in summer with focus on leaf and root growth is worth waiting for — the plant really justifies itself then. Four stars because of that persistent issue.