Dendrobium salmoneum

Also known as: Pedilonum oreogenum Pedilonum mystroglossum Chromatotriccum mystroglossum Chromatotriccum quadriquetrum Chromatotriccum trichostomum Dendrobium oreogenum Callista trichostoma Dendrobium mystroglossum Dendrobium quadriquetrum Dendrobium trichostomum Pedilonum quadriquetrum Pedilonum trichostomum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

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

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 25-40cm. Each new growth has numerous elliptic leaves that grow to 4cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 25-40cm. The plant forms pendant or arching growths

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 51mm to 272mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 67% to 74%, highest in September and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 17C to 29C, highest in April (19C to 29C) and lowest in January (17C 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.

Fertiliser

dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant during Spring.

Potting

This plant does well mounted to Cork slabs.