Dendrobium multilineatum

Also known as: The Many Lined Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Many Lined Dendrobium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the lip.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 15-20cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 3-5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 15-20cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 0mm to 328mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 67% to 84%, highest in August and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 3C to 24C, highest in April (15C to 24C) and lowest in January (3C to 17C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.

Fertiliser

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.

Potting

This plant does well mounted to Cork slabs. Repotting is best done in a pot the same size or only slightly larger than the previous one.