Dendrobium angustipetalum
Also known as: The Narrow Petal Dendrobium or Trachyrhizum schlechteri Trichotosia wallaceana Dendrobium trachyrhizum Distichorchis angustipetala in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Narrow Petal Dendrobium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 100cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5-90cm. The plant forms pendant or arching growths
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 638mm per day, heaviest in December and lightest in May. Humidity ranges from 77% to 84%, highest in December and lowest in August. Temperature ranges from 23C to 31C, highest in May (24C to 31C) and lowest in January (23C 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.
Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydrationFertiliser
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.
