Dendrobium mabelae
Native to: Kerala - India
General Information
Dendrobium mabelae is a sympodial cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to India.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 6-9cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves that grow to 4-8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5cm
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- Summer
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 20mm to 335mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 70% to 88%, highest in July and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 15C to 24C, highest in March (18C to 24C) and lowest in January (15C to 21C).
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.
During Spring, be sure to keep media moist. Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydrationFertiliser
dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.
