Dendrobium herbaceum
Also known as: The Herbaceous Dendrobium or Dendrobium ramosissimum Callista herbacea in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Bihar - India
General Information
The Herbaceous Dendrobium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to India.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 30-90cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 13cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 30-90cm. The plant forms clusters over time
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 841mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 71% to 91%, highest in July and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 16C to 27C, highest in April (19C to 27C) and lowest in January (16C to 22C).
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.
