Dendrobium sambasanum

General Information

Dendrobium sambasanum is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 36cm. Each new growth has numerous thick leaves that grow to 3.5-5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 36cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 165mm to 389mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 79% to 87%, highest in October and lowest in July. Temperature ranges from 22C to 31C, highest in May (23C to 31C) and lowest in January (22C to 29C).

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. Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.

Potting

Repotting is best done in a pot the same size or only slightly larger than the previous one.