Dendrobium anamalayanum

Also known as: The Anamala Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: India

General Information

The Anamala Dendrobium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to India. It is named after the Hills in southwestern India.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 4-10cm. Each new growth has numerous elliptic leaves that grow to 2-7cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-3cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 10mm to 160mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 52% to 74%, highest in July and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 11C to 28C, highest in April (16C to 28C) and lowest in January (11C to 21C).

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

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.

Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.