Dendrobium tetrodon
Native to: Thailand
General Information
Dendrobium tetrodon is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Thailand.
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 dehydrationFertiliser
dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.