Dendrobium normale
Native to: India
General Information
Dendrobium normale is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to India.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 30cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 8-13cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5-30cm
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at 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 7C to 29C, highest in May (20C to 29C) and lowest in January (7C to 16C).
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.
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.
Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.
