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Dendrobium serratilabium

Dendrobium serratilabium

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Dendrobium serratilabium is a graceful, medium‑sized epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines (particularly Luzon and Mindanao) . It grows on trees or rocks in lowland tropical forests and produces pendulous, club‑shaped, wrinkled stems up to about 1 m long, adorned with slender, deciduous leaves.

Features:

  • Habitat: Epiphyte in humid tropical forests, often in partial shade

  • Growth: Pendulous pseudobulbs 30 cm–1 m long; deciduous lanceolate leaves

  • Flowers: 3–4 cm, fragrant, yellow‑green with toothed lip and subtle striping; bloom in fall

Care Tips:

  • Light

    • Prefers bright, indirect light or semishade. Avoiding strong direct sun prevents leaf burn.

  • Temperature & Humidity

    • Warm to intermediate conditions during growth (20–30 °C / 68–86 °F). Nighttime drops of ~6–10 °C beneficial.

    • Maintain humidity around 50–70%, mimicking its tropical forest climate.

  • Watering & Potting Mix

    • Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark-based media, to prevent root issues.

    • Water thoroughly when the top inch dries, then let it drain fully. Reduce watering during winter dormancy—never letting the substrate fully dry.

  • Fertilizer

    • Use a balanced orchid fertilizer during active growth. Apply at half-strength every 2–4 weeks.

  • Airflow & Potting

    • Provide good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.

    • Repot every 2–3 years in spring, ideally when new growth has doubled.

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