Dendrobium brinchangense
Also known as: The Gunung Brichang Mountains Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Gunung Brichang Mountains Dendrobium is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 70cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 13cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 70cm
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 79mm to 330mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 74% to 82%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 12C to 23C, highest in March (13C to 23C) and lowest in January (12C to 21C).
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. Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.






















