Dendrochilum oxylobum
Also known as: The Pointed Lip Dendrochilum or Dendrochilum viridifuscum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Pointed Lip Dendrochilum is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Altitude
400 - 900 m
0
2500
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect arching, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Spring
Substrate(s)
- Sand
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations.
Fertiliser
These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.
