Dendrobium maierae

Also known as: Maiera's Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Maiera's Dendrobium is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 51cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 9-11.4cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 51cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 10mm to 404mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 72% to 78%, highest in August and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 20C to 33C, highest in May (23C to 33C) and lowest in January (20C 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

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.