Dendrobium cyclolobum

Also known as: The Round Lobed Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Round Lobed Dendrobium is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 50cm. Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves that grow to 6-8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 50cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 61mm to 178mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in November. Humidity ranges from 74% to 82%, highest in January and lowest in June. Temperature ranges from 18C to 32C, highest in May (21C to 32C) and lowest in January (18C to 29C).

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.