Dendrobium prostratum

Also known as: The Laying Down Dendrobium or Dendrobium monanthum Aporum reflexibarbatulum Dendrobium reflexibarbatulum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Singapore

General Information

The Laying Down Dendrobium is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Singapore.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 4-30cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 0.5-1cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 4-6cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant. The fragrance can be described as vanilla like

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Fragrant:

• IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 117mm to 617mm per day, heaviest in December and lightest in April. Humidity ranges from 81% to 86%, highest in December and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 22C to 32C, highest in May (23C to 32C) and lowest in June (22C to 28C).

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 dehydration

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.

Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.