Dendrobium biflorum
Also known as: The 2 or Dendrobium vanikorense Callista biflora Grastidium vanikorense in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Fiji
General Information
The 2 is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Fiji.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 40-170cm. Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves that grow to 8-15cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 40-170cm
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 81mm to 455mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 75% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 19C to 26C, highest in May (21C to 26C) and lowest in January (19C to 25C).
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.
