Dendrobium tetrodon

Native to: Thailand

General Information

Dendrobium tetrodon is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Thailand.

Altitude
37 - 37 m
0
2500
Size
31 - 31 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
2 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
74 - 82 %
0
100
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 31cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 5-7cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 31cm

Flowers

Numerous self pollinating blossoms appear

Substrate(s)

  • Coarse

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 79mm to 330mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 74% to 82%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 22C to 34C, highest in March (23C to 34C) and lowest in January (22C to 32C).

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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