Dendrobium kuhlii

Also known as: Kuhl's Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Kuhl's Dendrobium is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Dutch Botanist in Indonesia in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 100cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 4-6cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 100cm. The plant forms pendant or arching growths

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 13mm to 602mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 65% to 84%, highest in July and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 14C to 23C, highest in March (16C to 23C) and lowest in January (14C to 21C).

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

Potting

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