Dendrobium lagarum
Also known as: Ceraia lagara in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Thailand
General Information
Dendrobium lagarum is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Thailand.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 35-50cm. Each new growth has numerous terete shaped leaves that grow to 5-8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 35-50cm
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 264mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 62% to 81%, highest in August and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 14C to 37C, highest in April (24C to 37C) and lowest in January (14C 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 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.
Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.