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Epidendrum (Dinema) polybulbon Orchid Lindl. 1826
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€17,95
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Epidendrum (Dinema) polybulbon Lindl. 1826 - Botanical species described by Lindley in 1826, often assigned to the genera Epidendrum or Encyclia, has recently been assigned to the monospecific genus (with a single species) Dinema. It belongs to the tribe Epidendreae, subtribe Laeliinae, and the genus name, Dinema, is a contraction of the words di – two and nema – thread, bifilar, two threads, referring to the two relatively long, thin appendages found at the end of the column.
Accepted synonyms for Dinema polybulbon are: Bulbophyllum occidentale Spreng 1827; Dinema cubincola (Borhidi) H.Dietr. 1980; Dinema polybulbon [Sw.]Lindley 1831; Epidendrum cubincola Borhidi 1976 publ. 1977; *Epidendrum polybulbon Sw. 1788; Epidendrum polybulbon var. luteo-album Miethe.
Flowering season: autumn until early spring
Flowering duration: +/- 4 weeks
Fragrance: subtle scent
Pot diameter: 7 cm
*The plant is sold in a Kokedama basket. Accepted synonyms for Dinema polybulbon are: Bulbophyllum occidentale Spreng 1827; Dinema cubincola (Borhidi) H.Dietr. 1980; Dinema polybulbon [Sw.]Lindley 1831; Epidendrum cubincola Borhidi 1976 publ. 1977; *Epidendrum polybulbon Sw. 1788; Epidendrum polybulbon var. luteo-album Miethe.
These are tiny plants, of small stature, that grow epiphytically or lithophytically in relatively moist oak forests at high altitudes, from 600 – 3200 m in Central America and the Caribbean archipelago, specifically in Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, Jamaica.
The pseudobulbs are ovate to narrowly ovate, laterally compressed, greenish-yellow in color, bearing 1-3 blunt leaves, inserted in the apical area, elliptic-lanceolate to elliptic-ovate in shape.
Flowering occurs from autumn until early spring, on mature pseudobulbs, in the form of long-petioled (1.5 – 3 cm) single-flowered inflorescences, apical, on which fragrant, large flowers appear.
The flower size is about 3 cm, offering an impressive appearance compared to the 6 – 7 cm of the pseudobulb including the leaves.
In cultivation, it prefers cool to moderately warm environments, with minimum values of 15.5 °C on winter nights and maximum values of 26.5 °C on summer days.
Regarding light exposure, it prefers diffused light, around 21500 Lx, although some authors suggest higher intensity levels. However, it should be noted that the fragile leaves of this species can easily burn at higher light intensities, so caution is recommended.
For watering, the preferred planting method must first be considered. If specimens are mounted on bark or cork plaques, enough water should be given to keep the growing medium moist. If mounting in a pot is preferred, watering should be reduced, ensuring the substrate is only damp. In both cases, frequent misting and maintaining a high level of atmospheric humidity at root level reduce excessive evaporation from the fragile roots and small pseudobulbs.
Fertilization, done at high dilutions of 1 teaspoon per 4 liters, should be applied with each watering.
The recommended growing medium consists of fine-grained bark, sometimes mixed with other media such as dried fern. Coconut fiber is also recommended, possibly mixed with peat (decomposed sphagnum moss) or even fresh or dried sphagnum. Careful monitoring of watering is necessary to avoid overwatering.
Fragrant flowers: DAGen/Type: Epidendrum/Encyclia
Epidendrum (Dinema) polybulbon Orchid Lindl. 1826
€17,95
Accepted synonyms for Dinema polybulbon are: Bulbophyllum occidentale Spreng 1827; Dinema cubincola (Borhidi) H.Dietr. 1980; Dinema polybulbon [Sw.]Lindley 1831; Epidendrum cubincola Borhidi 1976 publ. 1977; *Epidendrum polybulbon Sw. 1788; Epidendrum polybulbon var. luteo-album Miethe.
Flowering season: autumn until early spring
Flowering duration: +/- 4 weeks
Fragrance: subtle scent
Pot diameter: 7 cm
*The plant is sold in a Kokedama basket. Accepted synonyms for Dinema polybulbon are: Bulbophyllum occidentale Spreng 1827; Dinema cubincola (Borhidi) H.Dietr. 1980; Dinema polybulbon [Sw.]Lindley 1831; Epidendrum cubincola Borhidi 1976 publ. 1977; *Epidendrum polybulbon Sw. 1788; Epidendrum polybulbon var. luteo-album Miethe.
These are tiny plants, of small stature, that grow epiphytically or lithophytically in relatively moist oak forests at high altitudes, from 600 – 3200 m in Central America and the Caribbean archipelago, specifically in Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, Jamaica.
The pseudobulbs are ovate to narrowly ovate, laterally compressed, greenish-yellow in color, bearing 1-3 blunt leaves, inserted in the apical area, elliptic-lanceolate to elliptic-ovate in shape.
Flowering occurs from autumn until early spring, on mature pseudobulbs, in the form of long-petioled (1.5 – 3 cm) single-flowered inflorescences, apical, on which fragrant, large flowers appear.
The flower size is about 3 cm, offering an impressive appearance compared to the 6 – 7 cm of the pseudobulb including the leaves.
In cultivation, it prefers cool to moderately warm environments, with minimum values of 15.5 °C on winter nights and maximum values of 26.5 °C on summer days.
Regarding light exposure, it prefers diffused light, around 21500 Lx, although some authors suggest higher intensity levels. However, it should be noted that the fragile leaves of this species can easily burn at higher light intensities, so caution is recommended.
For watering, the preferred planting method must first be considered. If specimens are mounted on bark or cork plaques, enough water should be given to keep the growing medium moist. If mounting in a pot is preferred, watering should be reduced, ensuring the substrate is only damp. In both cases, frequent misting and maintaining a high level of atmospheric humidity at root level reduce excessive evaporation from the fragile roots and small pseudobulbs.
Fertilization, done at high dilutions of 1 teaspoon per 4 liters, should be applied with each watering.
The recommended growing medium consists of fine-grained bark, sometimes mixed with other media such as dried fern. Coconut fiber is also recommended, possibly mixed with peat (decomposed sphagnum moss) or even fresh or dried sphagnum. Careful monitoring of watering is necessary to avoid overwatering.
Fragrant flowers: DAGen/Type: Epidendrum/Encyclia