Dendrobium curvimentum

Also known as: The Curved Mentum Dendrobium or Sayeria curvimenta in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Curved Mentum Dendrobium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Altitude
3 - 2850 m
0
2500
Size
20 - 20 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.6 - 0.6 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
84 - 87 %
0
100
Water
60 - 100 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 32000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 20cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery lance shaped leaves that grow to 5-6.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 20cm

Substrate(s)

  • Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 335mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in May. Humidity ranges from 84% to 87%, highest in January and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 8C to 16C, highest in May (9C to 16C) and lowest in July (8C to 14C).

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.

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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