Dendrobium crispatum

Also known as: Dockrillia crispata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: New Caledonia

General Information

Dendrobium crispatum is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to New Caledonia.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 120-150cm. Each new growth has numerous thick terete shaped leaves that grow to 10-15cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 120-150cm. The plant forms pendant or arching growths

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Fragrant:

• IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 48mm to 335mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 78% to 82%, highest in October and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 13C to 25C, highest in July (16C to 25C) and lowest in January (13C to 23C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.

Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydration

Fertiliser

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

Potting

Due to the growth nature of these plants they are best mounted onto cork, tree fern slabs, or even trees if the climate suits. Water regularly especially in hot weather.

This plant does well mounted to Cork slabs.