Dendrobium albayense

Also known as: The Albay Province Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Albay Province Dendrobium is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after a province of the Philippines.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 30cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 1.5-3cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 30cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 38mm to 376mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in April. Humidity ranges from 75% to 85%, highest in August and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 20C to 29C, highest in May (22C to 29C) and lowest in January (20C to 26C).

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.