Dendrobium schuetzei is native to the Philippines. They grow in the north of the island of Mindanao, in the provinces of Surigao and Agusan. They often occurs near Dendrobium dearei, in dense forests, at heights of 300-910 m...
Dendrobium schuetzei also called as Schuetze's Dendrobium, is a species of the genus Dendrobium. This species was described by Robert Allen Rolfe in 1911.
IDENTIFY DENDROBIUM SCHUETZEI
Dendrobium schuetzei is native to the Philippines. They grow in the north of the island of Mindanao, in the provinces of Surigao and Agusan. They often occurs near Dendrobium dearei, in dense forests, at heights of 300-910 m.
It is a small to medium sized, hot growing epiphyte, which reaching a height of 15-40 cm, with erect, 12 noded, 10-30 cm long stems with many, narrowly ovate, suberect, coriaceous, obscurely bilobed apically, 6-10 cm long leaves.
Schuetze's Dendrobium can bloom in the winter and fall on a short, 3 to 4 flowered raceme with fragrant, waxy flowers that is longer than the leaves and arising from bracts near the apex of the cane. The flowers are 6.0-9.5 cm in diameter and after opening are completely flat. All elements of the flower are white. The lip may have purple wisps at the base. The mark is emerald green. The dorsal petal is oval-lanceolate, pointed and curved. The lateral outer petals are triangular, sharp and have bulges. Widely oval to round petals of the inner whorl have a tiny sharp tip. A three-spherical lip on the bent side plots, and a wide, oval-ovoid central plot is curled along the edge and indented at the top.
DENDROBIUM SCHUETZEI 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 schuetzei needs a light level of 20000-30000 lux.
Temperature:
The average temperature of the day throughout the year is 25-28 ° C, the night 19-20 ° C, giving a daily difference of 6-8 ° C.
Humidity:
Schuetze's Dendrobium needs the average humidity of 80-85% for almost a whole year, and in late autumn and winter it increases to 90%.
Substrate, growing media and repotting:
These plants can be mounted on tree ferns or cork, but you should ensure high humidity and watering in summer at least once a day. These plants can also be grown in pots filled with any loose, quickly drying substrate. Repotting can be done when new roots grow.
Watering:
Precipitation is moderate to very abundant throughout the year. Dendrobium schuetzei should be constantly moist, but not soaked. It may be beneficial to use warm water for watering.
Fertilizer:
It is recommended to apply a balanced fertilizer for orchids every week or every two weeks for a full year 1/4-1/2 doses.
Rest period:
Although in the natural habitat, the precipitation is the highest in winter, Dendrobium schuetzei should not be increased in water. The plants should be moist, with only little drying between waterings.
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