Dendrobium araneum
General Information
Dendrobium araneum is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 40cm. Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves that grow to 4.4cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 40cm. The plant forms pendant or arching growths
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 190mm to 308mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 24C to 31C, highest in May (25C to 31C) and lowest in January (24C to 30C).
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.