Dendrobium huttoni

General Information

Dendrobium huttoni is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 50-75cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 7-8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 50-75cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 389mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 53% to 79%, highest in August and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 21C to 33C, highest in April (24C to 33C) and lowest in January (21C to 31C).

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.

Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.