Dendrobium kanburiense

Also known as: The Kanburi Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Bangkok - Thailand

General Information

The Kanburi Dendrobium is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Thailand. It is named after a region of Thailand to the west of Bangkok.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 3.5-4cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 2-2.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 190mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 58% to 80%, highest in October and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 16C to 37C, highest in March (24C to 37C) and lowest in January (16C to 30C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.

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.