Dendrobium toressae - Orchid Board

Bud · #1 09-27-2015, 05:28 PM

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.

Joseia · #2 09-27-2015, 05:46 PM

Wow, that is a tiny plant, and what an unusual flower! Very nice.

DeaC · #3 09-27-2015, 06:12 PM

That petite yellow flower straddling the pink leaves is begging to be admired. Thanks for allowing me to see it without squinting! Seems to be liking Manhattan!

Bud · #4 09-27-2015, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Joseia

Wow, that is a tiny plant, and what an unusual flower! Very nice.

Thank You, Joseia!!!!

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Originally Posted by DeaC

That petite yellow flower straddling the pink leaves is begging to be admired. Thanks for allowing me to see it without squinting! Seems to be liking Manhattan!

Thank You !

I am glad I invested in a camera with built in zoom. I have to bring it near my face to really see the parts of the flower. And that's when I discovered it has a slight scent of melon.

ThePinkCucumber · #5 09-28-2015, 08:36 AM

What a beautiful little plant!

Bud · #6 09-28-2015, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePinkCucumber

What a beautiful little plant!

Thank You !

wintergirl · #7 09-28-2015, 07:15 PM

I think I want one.

RosieC · #8 10-05-2015, 02:14 PM

Really cool!

Joseia · #9 10-06-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wintergirl

I think I want one.

I think I do too. It is so small, I could easily find a spot for it in my crowded condo.

Bud · #10 10-13-2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wintergirl

I think I want one.

you can get it from Andy's orchids online....

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Originally Posted by RosieC

Really cool!

Thank You kindly, Rosie!

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Originally Posted by Joseia

I think I do too. It is so small, I could easily find a spot for it in my crowded condo.

It is mounted on a 4 inches dried very old manzanita wood ....it is happily thriving in my care= just don't fuss over it and it will be a happy camper.....