Dendrobium pseudokraemeri

General Information

Dendrobium pseudokraemeri is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 40-80cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 9-15cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 40-80cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 246mm to 516mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in February. Temperature ranges from 17C to 28C, highest in July (19C to 28C) and lowest in August (17C to 27C).

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 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.