Dendrobium terrestre

Also known as: The Terrestrial Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Terrestrial Dendrobium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 60-100cm. Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves that grow to 8-11cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 50-90cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 102mm to 243mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 12C to 28C, highest in July (14C to 28C) and lowest in February (12C to 24C).

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.

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. Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.