
Aloe-Like Dendrobium
Also known as
Aporum cochinchinense, Aporum lobbii, Aporum micranthum, Aporum serra, Callista micrantha, Dendrobium cochinchinense, Dendrobium micranthum, Dendrobium serra, Orthoglottis imbricata and Oxystophyllum macrostoma
Taxonomy
Dendrobium aloifolium
Dendrobium
Orchidaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Aloe-Like Dendrobium

How often to water your Aloe-Like Dendrobium

every 9
Aloe-Like Dendrobium needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Aloe-Like Dendrobium in your home

a window
Aloe-Like Dendrobium may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aloe-Like Dendrobium in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Aloe-Like Dendrobium

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aloe-Like Dendrobium after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Aloe-Like Dendrobium prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Aloe-Like Dendrobium may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Aloe-Like Dendrobium doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Aloe-Like Dendrobium does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Aloe-Like Dendrobium should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Native Region
Aloe-Like Dendrobium is native to Southeast Asia.
Care Summary for Aloe-Like Dendrobium
Aloe-Like Dendrobium
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
