Dendrobium Cuthbertsonii - Orchid Board

Fyboda · #1 03-10-2025, 03:01 PM

Hi!

I just ordered a Dendrobium Cuthbertsonii that Will arrive later this Month. My plan for this plant is that i Will keep it in a biobottle with integrated led and with ventilationholes at the top.

In the bottle i Will use gravel and moss filled with water in the bottom to create maximum humidity.

I live in sweden so the temps here is quite cold. Does anyone have any experience with growing Cuthbertsonii in a microclimate?

Roberta · #2 03-10-2025, 03:33 PM

First, Welcome!

Having killed multiple Den. cuthbertsonii over the years (I'm an outdoor grower, it's the summer warmth that slowly did them in) I have given up. They do love humidity, pure water, and a temperature range that doesn't go above about 23 deg C (75 deg F), with cooler nights, they would prefer days that are cooler, too. So wishing you luck and success!

estación seca · #3 03-10-2025, 04:15 PM

Welcome to the Orchid Board!

Have a look at some notes I took at a lecture. The speaker Alan Koch mentioned how he grows Den. cuthbertsonii. It should appear in red highlighting if you click this link:
Alan Koch, Gold Country Orchids, DVOS 2017 02 16

Fyboda · #4 03-10-2025, 04:55 PM

Hi,

Thanks for sharing your lectures and experience.
I will definitly look into this upon arrival.

jtrmd · #5 03-11-2025, 03:50 AM

Never did them in a microclimate. But grow them similar to Alan. I find that the cooler nights, and water quality are the key to success.

Fyboda · #6 03-11-2025, 04:41 AM

Hi!
Then i Will start with the following:
- Grow it with high humidity
- Water it with distilled water
- the temp will be around 19-20 celsius.

Thanks all for your feedback!

Fyboda · #7 03-24-2025, 12:29 PM

Hi! A Quick update of my setup before my cuthbertsonii arrives. I have aquired a biobottle with with integrated LED and epiweb cane and spghanum Moss. I also have a small water pump and a soft spray nozzle that will apply water and create humidity. I also have 4 ventilation holes at the top. Is there any feedback you have for my setup? See
attached picture.

Arne · #8 Yesterday, 10:21 AM

Welcome! I'm also from Sweden (Halmstad, Lund, Malmo) but living in the US since 2000.

I'm just wondering, will there be enough air movement in that space?

Fyboda · #9 Yesterday, 10:30 AM

Hi Arne! Oh, where do you live? Nice to hear! Yes i am wondering about that too. I have a plan to install a micro-fan for the air circulation. Im just not sure how much circulation the 4 holes will create.