Diplocaulobium chrysotropis

Also known as: The Golden in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Golden is a sympodial warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 15cm. Each new growth has numerous erect oblong shaped, tongue shaped leaves that grow to 0.5-5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.4-60cm. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous short lasting blossoms appear

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 81mm to 287mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in March. Temperature ranges from 18C to 24C, highest in October (19C to 24C) and lowest in October (18C to 22C).

Fertiliser

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

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,