This micro-miniature orchid plant is endemic to northern Queensland Australia found on trees and shady rocks with sparkly leaves that grows almost as if braided or resembling wheat formations.
I find it hard to mimic the original culture in its native habitat but I devised a similar culture that adapted to my environment.
I inherited this from a fellow member who traded it with some cuttings from my Lepanthopsis; this toressae have been growing quite well in my care since 2012. I noticed that this has a tag from Andy’s orchids.
It really just grows on top of each other now and it blooms on and off year round but this is the only time I caught it with a flower that is intact and uneaten by bugs.
I put it out in the fire escape with my Vandas for the warmer months; it also grows very well under 55-75F or cooler in my east facing window.
It gets bright light but not as bright as Cattleya lighting. It is near the humidifier with oscillating fan to give it good air movement.
I hold fertilizer in winter but I do not allow a complete dry out.
I resume regular water regimen and fertilizer in spring when I notice new growth coming out yet let it get slightly dry between watering.
Dendrobium toressae
Threaded Mode
