advancedrareDendrobium
Cuthbertson's Dendrobium
Dendrobium cuthbertsonii
A miniature jewel with massive scarlet blooms relative to its tiny size.
Bloomsredorangepink
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Keep constantly moist, never dry
Lightmedium
Bright but cool filtered light
Foodlow
Very weak feed monthly
Temp
50-70°F
Humidity
80-95%
Origin
New Guinea
Special care:Requires cool nights and high humidity — best in terrarium.
About Cuthbertson's Dendrobium
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Care guide
Potting medium
Tight pot with fine-to-medium bark; many growers mount on cork slabs.
Repotting
Every 2–3 years; they bloom best slightly pot-bound.
Bloom season
Spring after a cool, dry winter rest.
Bloom longevity
3–6 weeks; sprays can be very showy.
Growth habit
Sympodial, with tall cane-like pseudobulbs.
Propagation
Keikis form on old canes; remove with roots and pot up.
Pests & prevention
Aphids on new growth, scale on canes.
Signs of trouble
- ●No blooms → skipped the winter rest (cool + dry Nov–Feb)
- ●Leaf drop on bare canes → normal for deciduous types
- ●Black spots on canes → fungal; improve airflow
Grower's tips
- ★Do not cut leafless canes — they store energy and may bloom again.
- ★Withhold fertilizer Nov–Feb to trigger bloom.
