Dendrobium gracilipes

Native to: Singapore

General Information

Dendrobium gracilipes is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Singapore.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 18-20cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 16cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3-5cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 99mm to 302mm per day, heaviest in December and lightest in February. Temperature ranges from 24C to 31C, highest in February (26C to 31C) and lowest in January (24C to 29C).

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.