Dendrobium tetrachromum

Also known as: The Four Colored Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Four Colored Dendrobium is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Altitude
366 - 500 m
0
2500
Size
30 - 30 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
4 - 4 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 32000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 30cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 20cm

Substrate(s)

  • Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 94mm to 208mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in February. Temperature ranges from 18C to 32C, highest in April (19C to 32C) and lowest in February (18C to 29C).

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

dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.

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