Dendrobium panduratum
Also known as: The Pandurate Dendrobium or Dendrobium panduratum ssp. villosum Dendrobium panduratum ssp. panduratum Callista pandurata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Kerala - India Sri Lanka
General Information
The Pandurate Dendrobium is a sympodial cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to India and Sri Lanka.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 8-13cm. Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves that grow to 2.5-5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-10cm
Flowers
Numerous short lasting blossoms appear
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 62mm to 194mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in February. Temperature ranges from 10C to 23C, highest in April (16C to 23C) and lowest in January (10C to 19C).
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.