Pumpkin Patch Orchid

Pumpkin Patch Orchid Care

Dendrobium Pumpkin Patch

Other names: Pumpkin Orchid

What is the plant

Dendrobium Pumpkin Patch is a beautiful, “antelope type” orchid with cascading, extravagant and wild blooms – perfect for the entry level collector who doesn’t have a bunch of space for their collection, but wants something truly impressive. Care is very easy – this plant will reward you several times a year with hardy blooms that last about 3 months!Pumpkin Patch is a hybrid between Dendrobium C. K. Ai and Dendrobium canaliculatum. This stunning miniature with striped canes prefers the brightest possible indirect light, regular fertilization (“weakly, weekly”), and occasional misting. Choose a southern or western exposure for the most vigorous growth! Foliage is evergreen, beautiful yellow-red mingled flowers appear about twice a year with proper care.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 28°C

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water your orchids in the morning so that the leaves are dry before night. How often to water depends on the potting media used, the type of pot (plastic or clay), and the size of the pot. Dendrobiums like to be in small pots and are usually much taller than the pot is wide. Because they are usually large plants in relatively small pots, watering twice a week is about average. They like to be almost dry before re-watering.
Pruning
When your plant has finished blooming, you can cut the flowering stem at the point where it came out of the tall thin pseudobulbs. Do not cut off the tall thin stem because the new flower stem will grow from there. Continue watering and fertilizing and within a year a new growth will spike to begin the blooming cycle again!
Fertilizer
Any balanced orchid fertilizer (look at the numbers on the container, 20-20-20, etc.) can be used to fertilize your orchid. Feed weakly (1/4 strength) weekly works well for dendrobiums. Once a month use clear water to flush any accumulated salts from the potting mix.

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Sunlight
Dendrobiums need lots of light, but not direct sun. A lightly shaded south window is best. East or west facing windows are satisfactory if bright (avoid direct sun except at the beginning or end of the day).
Temperature
Dendrobiums can withstand hot weather if adequate ventilation and humidity are provided. They are best grown when the temperature is between 65°F and 75°F in the day and between 55ºF to 60ºF at night.
Container
When re-potting, use a small pot; using a large pot will slow growth and reduces flowering significantly. Re-pot every two to three years.