Dendrobium acutifolium

Also known as: Eurycaulis acutifolius in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

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

Altitude
6 - 1220 m
0
2500
Size
35 - 43 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
2 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
81 - 85 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 32000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 35-43cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 7cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 35-43cm

Substrate(s)

  • Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 152mm to 518mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 81% to 85%, highest in May and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 16C to 24C, highest in November (17C to 24C) and lowest in January (16C to 23C).

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.

Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydration

Fertiliser

dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.

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