Dendrobium okinawense
Also known as: The Okinawa Dendrobium or Dendrobium moniliforme ssp. okinawense in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Okinawa Dendrobium is a sympodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 70cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 13cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 4-70cm. The plant forms pendant or arching growths
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 102mm to 274mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 85%, highest in June and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 11C to 29C, highest in July (24C to 29C) and lowest in January (11C to 16C).
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.
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
Repotting is best done in a pot the same size or only slightly larger than the previous one.




















