Dendrobium lohohense
Also known as: The Loh Hoh Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: China
General Information
The Loh Hoh Dendrobium is a sympodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China. It is named after a town in Kwangsi Province.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 25-28cm. Each new growth has numerous elliptic oblong shaped leaves that grow to 3.6-6.1cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 20cm
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 297mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 68% to 81%, highest in August and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 3C to 28C, highest in July (19C to 28C) and lowest in January (3C to 13C).
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.
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.