Dendrobium trullatum

Also known as: The Trowel Shaped Dendrobium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Trowel Shaped Dendrobium is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the lip shape.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 12-14cm. Each new growth has numerous rigid tongue shaped leaves that grow to 1.2-2cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 12-14cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Sand

Fragrant:

• IsFragrant

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

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. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.