Dendrobium crenatilabre

Also known as: Dendrobium crenatilabre var. seranicum Monanthos crenatilabris in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Dendrobium crenatilabre is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 5-8cm long

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 61mm to 216mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in November. Humidity ranges from 79% to 81%, highest in January and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 11C to 21C, highest in April (12C to 21C) and lowest in January (11C to 19C).

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 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.

Potting

This plant does well mounted to Cork slabs.