Dendrobium juncifolium
Also known as: The Reed or Ceraia juncifolia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Reed is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 20-60cm. Each new growth has numerous erect terete shaped leaves that grow to 4-13cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 20-60cm
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 98mm to 187mm per day, heaviest in March and lightest in April. Temperature ranges from 23C to 30C, highest in April (26C to 30C) and lowest in February (23C to 28C).
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.
Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.
