Dendrobium concinnum

Also known as: The Elegant Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Aceh - Indonesia Cambodia Thailand West Java - Indonesia

General Information

The Elegant Dendrobium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Indonesia, Cambodia and Thailand.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 10-20cm. Each new growth has numerous thick leaves that grow to 4cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-20cm

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 19C to 33C, highest in March (22C to 33C) and lowest in January (19C to 28C).

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.

Fertiliser

dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.