Dendrobium vanikorense

General Information

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

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 100cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 0cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 100cm. The plant forms pendant or arching growths

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 112mm to 424mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 80% to 87%, highest in September and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 20C to 29C, highest in March (21C to 29C) and lowest in January (20C to 28C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a constant supply of moisture, with a slight drying out between waterings. Saucers can be placed under pots to retain moisture during hot weather, however the saucers should be removed or let to dry every 1-2 weeks to prevent rot. Keep an eye on the plant especially in hot weather and look for cues of under/overwatering and adjust accordingly.

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.