Dendrobium agusanense

Native to: Philippines

General Information

Dendrobium agusanense is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Philippines.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 100-500cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 100-400cm. The plant forms pendant or arching growths

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 46mm to 165mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in August. Temperature ranges from 21C to 32C, highest in May (22C to 32C) and lowest in January (21C to 28C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a constant supply of moisture, with a slight drying out between waterings. Saucers can be placed under pots to retain moisture during hot weather, however the saucers should be removed or let to dry every 1-2 weeks to prevent rot. Keep an eye on the plant especially in hot weather and look for cues of under/overwatering and adjust accordingly.

During Spring, be sure to keep media moist.

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.