Dendrobium procumbens
Also known as: The Crawling Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Crawling Dendrobium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 4.5cm. Each new growth has numerous thick oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1.5-2.2cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-3cm. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 79mm to 330mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 74% to 82%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 14C to 26C, highest in March (15C to 26C) and lowest in January (14C to 23C).
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. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.
