Dendrobium nabawanense
Also known as: The Nabawan Dendrobium or Distichorchis nabawanensis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Nabawan Dendrobium is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the A town located in Interior Division of Sabah, Borneo.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 24-60cm. Each new growth has numerous erect leaves that grow to 3.5-8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 24-60cm
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Sand
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 94mm to 208mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in February. Temperature ranges from 17C to 31C, highest in April (18C to 31C) and lowest in February (17C to 28C).
Watering
These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.
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.
Use balanced fertiliser year round. Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.