Dendrobium dionaeoides
Also known as: The The Dionaea in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The The Dionaea is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after a genus in the Droseraceae.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 150cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 5-8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 150cm
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 190mm to 308mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 24C to 31C, highest in May (25C to 31C) and lowest in January (24C to 30C).
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 dehydrationFertiliser
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.