Dendrobium kuyperi
Also known as: Kuyper's Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: South Sumatra - Indonesia
General Information
Kuyper's Dendrobium is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Indonesia.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 20-25cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 4-5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 20-25cm. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 97mm to 323mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 81%, highest in June and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 23C to 32C, highest in March (24C to 32C) and lowest in January (23C to 30C).
Watering
These orchids prefer a constant supply of moisture, with a slight drying out between waterings. Saucers can be placed under pots to retain moisture during hot weather, however the saucers should be removed or let to dry every 1-2 weeks to prevent rot. Keep an eye on the plant especially in hot weather and look for cues of under/overwatering and adjust accordingly.
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.
Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.Potting
Repotting is best done in a pot the same size or only slightly larger than the previous one.
