Dendrobium diodon

Also known as: The Two Toothed Dendrobium or Dendrobium diodon ssp. kodayarensis Dendrobium diodon ssp. diodon Dendrobium albidulum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Two Toothed Dendrobium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 3.6-5cm. Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves that grow to 3-4cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3.6-5cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 69mm to 371mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 69% to 79%, highest in June and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 13C to 22C, highest in April (17C to 22C) and lowest in January (13C to 20C).

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.

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.

Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

This plant does well mounted to Cork slabs. Repotting is best done in a pot the same size or only slightly larger than the previous one.