Dendrobium lamellatum is native to the western Java. These orchids grow on trees in sheltered places, at heights of 460-610 m.
Dendrobium lamellatum also called as The Laminae Dendrobium (refers to the lips calli), Callista lamellata, Eurycaulis lamellatus, Onychium lamellatum, Pedilonum lamellatum, is a species of the genus Dendrobium. This species was described by John Lindley in 1830.
IDENTIFY DENDROBIUM LAMELLATUM
Dendrobium lamellatum is native to the western Java. These orchids grow on trees in sheltered places, at heights of 460-610 m.
It is a miniature to small sized, hot to warm growing epiphyte, which can reach a height of 5-20 cm, with 5-13 cm long, green stems carrying cactus like, broad, thin, very flat and slightly curved or cupped, 3.8-7.6 cm long leaves that are clustered towards the apex.
The Laminae Dendrobium blooms in the winter, late spring and summer on an arching to pendulous, racemose, few to several flowered inflorescence arising from the nodes at the apex of the stem. The flowers are 2.2 cm in diameter and do not open completely. Their shape resembles an open funnel. The petals of both whorls are creamy yellow to greenish-white at first, but they turn yellow over time. The lip is narrow at the base, but has a wide top. It is green with a dirty orange spot in the middle. It is bent along the edges and has 3-5 rounded bulges in the middle.
DENDROBIUM LAMELLATUM CARE AND CULTURE
Cultural information should only be used as a guide, and should be to be adapted to suit you. Your physical location; where you grow your plants, how much time you have to devote to their care, and many other factors, will need to be taken into account. Only then can you decide on the cultural methods that best suit you and your plants.
Light:
Dendrobium lamellatum needs a light level of 15000-25000 lux.
Temperature:
The average temperature of the summer day is 28-29 ° C, night 20-22 ° C, giving a daily difference of 6-8 ° C. In spring, the average day temperature is 30-33 ° C, the night 19-21 ° C, and the daily difference is 9-13 ° C. The average temperature of the winter day is 28-32 ° C, the night 18-19 ° C, and the daily difference is 10-13 ° C.
Humidity:
From spring to autumn, The Laminae Dendrobium needs the average humidity of 80-85%, and it falls to almost 70% in winter.
Substrate, growing media and repotting:
Dendrobium lamellatum can be mounted on tree ferns or cork, but you should ensure high humidity and watering in summer at least once a day. This plants can also be grown in pots filled with any loose, quickly drying media such as bark cork, bark pieces. Repotting is best done at the beginning of spring, when new roots begin to grow.
Watering:
From spring until the beginning of winter, the rainfall is abundant, but for about 2-3 months winter is a bit drier. This plants should be kept constantly moist during active growth, but at the end of autumn the amount of water should be gradually reduced.
Fertilizer:
It is recommended to apply a 1/4-1/2 dose of orchid fertilizer weekly. High-nitrogen fertilizer should be used from spring to half, and then until the end of autumn, high-phosphoric fertilizer.
Rest period:
In the period of 1-2 winter months, the amount of water should be reduced, and Dendrobium lamellatum should be allowed to dry somewhat between watering. However, they can not stay dry for too long. When reducing the amount of water, fertilization should also be reduced.
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