Dendrobium lancilobum

Also known as: The Spear Shaped Lobe Dendrobium or Dendrobium lancilobum var. lancilobum Dendrobium lancilobum var. roseocalcar Dendrobium roseocalcar Ceraia lanciloba in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Spear Shaped Lobe Dendrobium is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 20-35cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 1.8-4.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-35cm

Flowers

Numerous short lasting blossoms appear

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 94mm to 208mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in February. Temperature ranges from 13C to 27C, highest in April (15C to 27C) and lowest in February (13C to 25C).

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

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.