Dendrobium foetens
General Information
Dendrobium foetens is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves that grow to 0cm long
Fragrance
The fragrance can be described as unpleasant
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 86mm to 472mm per day, heaviest in January and lightest in September. Humidity ranges from 72% to 84%, highest in January and lowest in August. Temperature ranges from 22C to 32C, highest in August (23C to 32C) and lowest in October (22C to 29C).
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 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.