Here’s a detailed care guide for Dendrobium (ds-028) 🌸 — a hybrid Dendrobium orchid valued for its striking blooms and compact growth.

Requires bright, indirect light for healthy growth and flowering.
Ideal exposure: 4–6 hours of filtered sunlight per day.
Indoors: place near an east- or south-facing window with sheer curtains.
Light green leaves indicate optimal light; dark green leaves mean too little light.

Thrives in warm to intermediate conditions:
- Day: 25–32°C
- Night: 16–20°C
Avoid temperatures below 12°C or cold drafts.

Water thoroughly when the top 1–2 cm of the potting medium dries out.
Keep slightly moist during the growth season (spring–summer).
During resting period (winter), water sparingly — just enough to prevent canes from shriveling.
Use well-draining pots to prevent root rot.

Feed every 2 weeks during active growth with a balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20).
Before flowering, switch to a high-phosphorus fertilizer (10-30-20) to promote buds.
During dormancy, fertilize once a month or pause until new growth begins.
Water lightly before fertilizing to avoid root burn.

DS-028 blooms once or twice a year, with flowers lasting 2–4 weeks.
Flowers appear on mature canes, usually on upper nodes.
Do not cut green canes after flowering — they store energy for future blooms.

Issue	Likely Cause
Wrinkled or soft canes	Underwatering or root rot
Yellow leaves	Too much sunlight or natural shedding
No flowers	Insufficient light or skipped rest period
Black spots	Fungal infection due to excess moisture