Dendrobium Amethystoglossum – How to Care in 7 Steps

Dendrobium amethystoglossum is a well-known plant in the dendrobium genus.

Originally from Asia, it is mainly found on Luzon Island in the Philippines, and today it is famous worldwide.

Its major highlights are its appearance and cultivation.

So, keep reading because in this article, you will learn more about the characteristics and cultivation of this orchid.

Its Characteristics

Found especially at medium altitudes of 1400 meters, it has the following characteristics:

1. Size: medium to large, reaching heights between 70cm to 100cm (27,5 to 39 inches).
2. Description: Dendrobium amethystoglossum was described in 1872 by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach.
3. Type: This is an orchid that lives on trees (epiphyte).

Now, let’s see the main characteristics of its flowering.

Flowering and Flowers

Flowering is the highlight of various orchids.

There are those that bloom only once a year, like the paphiopedilum.

But, there are also those that can bloom several times a year, like the phalaenopsis or the vanda.

Dendrobium amethystoglossum blooms only once a year, during spring.

With it, it is possible to perform the famous technique of reduced watering so that its flowers are larger and more numerous.

The characteristics of its flowers are as follows.

1. Can produce up to 20 flowers
2. Has a mild fragrance
3. Flowers last an average of 20 days
4. They measure 2cm (0,8 inch) in length

Cultivation of Dendrobium Amethystoglossum

To learn how to properly care for this orchid, follow the tips below:

1. Where to plant: hung on trees (like ferns), hung on plaques, or grown in pots.
2. Potting mixes: pine bark, gravel, crushed charcoal.
3. Humidity: high (place a pot with gravel and water next to your orchid if necessary).
4. Temperature: average of 22°C to 24°C (71.6°F to 75.2°F) during the day and 16°C (60.8°F) at night.
5. Temperature drop: difference between 6°C to 8°C (43°F to 46°F) between day and night.
6. Light: likes a lot of light, check your orchid’s leaves to know if it needs more or less light (some growers recommend direct light for this orchid, while others suggest shading of 40%).
7. Watering: water after the substrate dries.

This orchid can lose all its foliage after flowering, so if this happens, don’t be alarmed.

Replanting is done during the growth period; if done during your orchid’s dormancy, it can kill it.

To learn more about orchids, see the article types and species of orchids.

Conclusion

Despite the difficult name, Dendrobium amethystoglossum is a plant that can be cultivated by beginners.

If you correctly follow its cultivation, you will achieve beautiful blooms every year.

Now, if you want to learn about other orchids, see the articles below:

• Dendrobium bigibbum (denphal)
• Cattleya walkeriana
• Catasetum orchid

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