Dendrobium bicameratum
Also known as: The Two Chambered Dendrobium or Dendrobium bolboflorum Dendrobium breviflorum Callista breviflora Callista bolboflora Callista bicamerata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Bhutan India Thailand
General Information
The Two Chambered Dendrobium is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bhutan, India and Thailand. The name refers to the characteristic bilocular column foot.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 10-45cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves that grow to 5-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 25-45cm
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 818mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 57% to 86%, highest in July and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 2C to 24C, highest in April (17C to 24C) and lowest in January (2C to 15C).
Watering
These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.
Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydrationFertiliser
dormant-medium-demand-orchid Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.
