Dipodium squamatum

Also known as: The Scaly Dipodium In Australia or Ophrys squamata Wailesia punctata Trichochilus neoebudicus Dipodium heimianum Dipodium punctatum var. album Dipodium carinatum Dendrobium punctatum Corallorhiza squamata Dipodium punctatum var. squamatum Dipodium punctatum The Purple Hyacinth The Blotched Hyacinth Orchid in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Scaly Dipodium In Australia is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

These orchids grow in cool climates, at low altitudes, in cool plains, forests or coastal scrub.

They are forgiving of humidity variances as long as temperatures are kept on the cool side. They can do well outdoors in the garden in cool and temperate areas, though it is important that they are protected from warm dry winds. They can enjoy morning sun especially in winter but will need protection from the hot sun in the afternoon and during summer. With some acclimatisation they may be able to receive more sun.

 

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.