Dendrobium gracile
Also known as: The Graceful Dendrobium or Ceraia gracilis Ceraia gedeana Dendrobium gedeanum Callista gracilis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Graceful Dendrobium is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 60cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 4-6cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-60cm
Flowers
A single blossom appears during Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 13mm to 602mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 65% to 84%, highest in July and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 11C to 19C, highest in March (12C to 19C) and lowest in January (11C to 17C).
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.
Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.