Dendrobium papilio is native to Philippines. On the island of Luzon, the plants were found in the Provinces of Albay and Benguet. On the island of Mindanao, they were encountered in the Provinces of Davao and Surigao. They were also found in Negros Oriental on the island of Negros...
Dendrobium papilio also called as The Eared Dendrobium, Aporum papilio, Dendrobium vanoverberghii, is a species of the genus Dendrobium. This species was described by August Loher in 1897.
IDENTIFY DENDROBIUM PAPILIO
Dendrobium papilio is native to Philippines. On the island of Luzon, the plants were found in the Provinces of Albay and Benguet. On the island of Mindanao, they were encountered in the Provinces of Davao and Surigao. They were also found in Negros Oriental on the island of Negros. They grew on mossy trees in forests at heights of 1400-2200 m.
It is a small to medium sized, cool to cold growing epiphyte, which reaching 30-45 cm in height, with branching, slender, many jointed, black spotted, 30-45 cm long canes carrying a few to many, short, grass-like, 2 ranked, 4-5 cm long leaves.
The Eared Dendrobium blooms in the spring and summer on a lateral, short, single flowered inflorescence carrying fragrant flowers. The flowers are 4-7 cm in diameter. The oval petals of the outer whorl and the oval petals of the inner whorl are white, often with pinkish wisps. The large lip is white with purple stripes. It has a broadly ovoid shape.
DENDROBIUM PAPILIO 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 papilio needs a light level of 20000 - 30000 lux. And the plants should be protected from the direct sun.
Temperature:
Throughout the year, the average daytime temperature is 20-22 ° C, at night 11-13 ° C, which gives a daily difference of 8-10 ° C.
Humidity:
The Eared Dendrobium needs the humidity of 80-85% throughout the year.
Substrate, growing media and repotting:
This species can be mounted on pieces of tree fern or cork, as long as we can ensure high humidity and watering at least once a day during the summer. When planting them into pots, you can use any airy, fast-flowing substrate. Repotting can be performed in any period as soon as new roots grow.
Watering:
Dendrobium papilio should always be moist, watering is abundant throughout the year except in winter season.
Fertilizer:
The fertilizer should be applied every week or every two weeks throughout the year with 1/4-1/2 doses of a balanced fertilizer for orchids.
Rest period:
In winter, the amount of water should be reduced to Dendrobium papilio grown in the conditions of a short, dark day. However, they can never dry up completely. If you reduce the amount of water, also reduce fertilization until the amount of water increases in the spring.
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