Dendrobium bilobulatum

Also known as: The Two Small Lobed Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Thailand

General Information

The Two Small Lobed Dendrobium is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Thailand.

Altitude
3 - 910 m
0
2500
Size
45 - 50 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
1 - 1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
75 - 87 %
0
100
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 100 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
36000 - 43000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 45-50cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 2cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 45-50cm

Flowers

Numerous self pollinating blossoms appear

Substrate(s)

  • Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 307mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 75% to 87%, highest in October and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 15C to 29C, highest in March (18C to 29C) and lowest in January (15C to 24C).

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.

Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.

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