Dendrobium adamsii
Also known as: Adams' Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
Adams' Dendrobium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 13cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 13cm
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 246mm to 516mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in February. Temperature ranges from 17C to 28C, highest in July (19C to 28C) and lowest in August (17C to 27C).
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.