Dendrobium escritorii

Also known as: Escritor's Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Calabarzon - Philippines Central Luzon - Philippines Mimaropa - Philippines

General Information

Escritor's Dendrobium is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Philippines. It is named after the Philippine collector of type in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 30cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 1-2.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 30cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 124mm to 579mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in April. Humidity ranges from 80% to 84%, highest in September and lowest in June. Temperature ranges from 22C to 33C, highest in June (23C to 33C) and lowest in January (22C to 28C).

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. Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.