Dendrobium rantii
Also known as: Rant's Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
Rant's Dendrobium is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 40cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 5-6cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 40cm
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 10mm to 719mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 64% to 85%, highest in August and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 14C to 24C, highest in February (18C to 24C) and lowest in February (14C to 23C).
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.
During Spring, be sure to keep media moist. Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydrationFertiliser
dormant-medium-demand-orchid Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.
