Dendrobium moschatum
Also known as: The Musky Smelling Dendrobium or Thicuania moschata Dendrobium cupreum Dendrobium calceolaria Dendrobium moschatum h.v. cupreum Dendrobium moschatum h.v. colorum Dendrobium moschatum var. unguipetalum Callista moschata Callista calceola Leueang nok khamin - Ueang mawn khai - Ueang champa in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Assam - India Bhutan Thailand Yunnan - China
General Information
The Musky Smelling Dendrobium is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to India, Bhutan, Thailand, and China.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 90-245cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves that grow to 8-15cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 90-245cm. The plant forms pendant or arching growths
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 325mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 39% to 93%, highest in August and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 9C to 31C, highest in May (22C to 31C) and lowest in January (9C to 17C).
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 Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.
