Dendrobium transtilliferum

Also known as: Anisopetala transtillifera in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

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

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 60cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 9cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 60cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Fragrant:

• IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 152mm to 518mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 81% to 85%, highest in May and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 23C to 31C, highest in November (23C to 31C) and lowest in January (23C 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.

Fertiliser

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

Potting

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