Den. christyanum (mount)

Super cute species from the montane cloud forests of northern Vietnam and China. Stays smaller than 6 inches, producing 1-2 large white and orange flowers from each cane in late Spring that last a month or so. Very resilient cool-warm grower but prefers cooler conditions. This one appears to have interesting slightly dwarf blooms. Flowers should be lightly fragrant. 

Requires a cooler drier winter rest. 

Blooming size. Plant may vary from the one pictured. 

DENDROBIUM CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Coarse orchid bark with perlite or mounted with moss. Repot in Spring once root bound. Do not allow bark to become waterlogged.

Light: Medium-bright indirect light. Bright North is recommended to protect from heat. Shaded West is ok too. Prefers bright Winter and slightly darker Spring-Summer as blooms and new growths develop. 

Water: Water frequently in hot months when media is dry. Decrease dramatically in cold months, allowing to dry completely between waterings, until new growth appears. 

Temp: Cool-warm (45F min night, 90F max day). Prefers cooler.

Humidity: 50-80%, tolerant of lower humidity with adequate watering.

Fertilizing: 1/2-1/4 strength urea-free fertilizer, every other watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Decrease fertilizing in late fall and omit or use very sparingly in winter. General rule: begin in Spring, stop in Winter.