Dendrobium macrophyllum
Description
Source: leafsnapDendrobium macrophyllum, commonly known as the large-leaved dendrobium or pastor's orchid, is a species of Orchid. It is native to Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, and some islands of the western Pacific (Solomon Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Samoa, the Caroline Islands).
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
Dendrobium anosmum occurs naturally in habitats like forest understories or rocky locations, where it is exposed to natural shade. It prefers partial sunlight but can tolerate both full sun and full shade, reflecting its hardy, adaptable nature.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Dendrobium anosmum does best in warm conditions. It prefers temperatures that are fairly high without being excessively hot and humid. Sunlight helps warm the plant and encourages flowering. Still, extended exposure to direct sun in summer can cause sunburn, so it's necessary to limit how much sun it gets during that season. The plant is generally not tolerant of cold, so it needs proper protection and warmer conditions in winter to avoid freezing.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer
Proper fertilization is essential for Dendrobium anosmum's health and appearance. Fertilize Dendrobium anosmum during summer, repeating the application monthly throughout the season. Nutrients provide the energy for growth and help maintain the plant's components. Fertilization improves Dendrobium anosmum's flower display, ensuring the best blooms.
🪴 Pot & Repot
When repotting Dendrobium anosmum, pick a pot slightly larger than the current one with good drainage, preferably a clear orchid pot. Use an orchid-specific, well-draining mix that includes bark or moss. Carefully clean the roots and cut away any that are dead or rotting. Repot after flowering, usually in spring or fall, water thoroughly, and place the plant in bright, indirect light. Avoid disturbing the roots once it has been repotted.
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Dendrobium
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Flower Size
- 5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Native Area
- Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Laos