Dendrobium kentrochilum

Also known as: The Sting Point Dendrobium or Eurycaulis kentrochilus Callista kentrochila in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Sting Point Dendrobium is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 30-38cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery leaves that grow to 8-15cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 30cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 79mm to 330mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 74% to 82%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 19C to 31C, highest in March (20C to 31C) and lowest in January (19C 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.

Fertiliser

dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.

Potting

Repotting is best done in a pot the same size or only slightly larger than the previous one.