Dendrobium foxii

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

General Information

Fox's Dendrobium is a sympodial warm to hot growing free-flowering orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 40-90cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 8-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 40-90cm

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear readily

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 104mm to 373mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 80% to 87%, highest in November and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 17C to 26C, highest in February (18C to 26C) and lowest in January (17C to 24C).

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.

During Spring, be sure to keep media moist. 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.