Dendrochilum Tenellum

Dendrochilum Tenellum is mainly found in mossy cloud forest growing on living trees where it forms large clumps. This species can also been seen growing on solitary trees in open fields in bright light. This species has also been collected in upper rainforest, primary forest, on ridge tops and in scruby heaths.  Ames wrote that this species has been noted as growing on trees and rocks. This species has been collected throughout the Philippines and is the most commonly encountered Dendrochilum there.

Flowering plants have been collected in the wild throughout the year except during August. In northern hemisphere cultivation plants can flower in winter and spring. The new growths generally appear from autumn.

Light:  
Dendrochilums prefer very bright light just short of direct sunlight.  As a general guideline, the thinner the Dendrochilum leaf, the more sun the plant will tolerate.  As an example, Dendrochilum tenellum, with its grass-like foliage, can tolerate almost full sun.

Temperature:  
Dendrochilums prefer intermediate to warm temperatures with maximum day temperatures between
75-85 degrees, and night minimums between 50-60.

Water:
Dendrochilums prefer to dry slightly between waterings.  During the spring and summer months the plants can be kept moist, and during the fall and winter they should be allowed to dry between waterings.  Use a 20-20-20 fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season, and once per month during the winter.

Repotting:
Dendrochilums should be repotted every two years. The best time to repot Dendrochilums is after they have  finished flowering.

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