Dendrobium acanthephippiiflorum

Also known as: Eriopexis acanthephippiiflora in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Dendrobium acanthephippiiflorum is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 40cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves. Pseudobulbs grow to 40cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 190mm to 308mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 24C to 31C, highest in May (25C to 31C) and lowest in January (24C to 30C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.