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Dendrobium Micro Chip in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Dendrobium 'Micro Chip' syn. D 'Aussie Chip'

 

Dendrobium 'Micro Chip'

Dendrobium species are mostly epiphytic, occasionally lithophytic. Epiphytic orchids use other plants, rocks or fallen trees for anchorage. They have modified aerial roots that can sometimes be a few meters long. Lithophytes are plants that grow in or on rocks. Lithophytes feed off nutrients from rain water and nearby decaying plants, including their own dead tissue.These orchids grow throughout summer, but become dormant during winter. They come to life again in the spring when there is a rapid growth of new roots. They are popular orchids and over the years, many hybrids have become available. Dendrobium Micro Chip, syn. Aussie Chip, is a Latouria type dendrobium. Excellent bushy plants covered with small white and tiny purple spots and a creamy yellow lip.

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plant Features
  • Dendrobium Micro Chip likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Dendrobium Micro Chip likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Dendrobium Micro Chip is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Dendrobium Micro Chip likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Dendrobium 'Micro Chip'

Latin name

Dendrobium 'Micro Chip' syn. D 'Aussie Chip'

type

Orchid

family

Orchidaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Dendrobium Micro Chip likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Frost

    Dendrobium Micro Chip is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Dendrobium Micro Chip likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Dendrobium Micro Chip likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
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    When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Dendrobium Micro Chip is 0.50meters x 0.50meters 0.50 M 0.50 M

Dendrobium 'Micro Chip' syn. D 'Aussie Chip'

Dendrobium species are mostly epiphytic, occasionally lithophytic. Epiphytic orchids use other plants, rocks or fallen trees for anchorage. They have modified aerial roots that can sometimes be a few meters long. Lithophytes are plants that grow in or on rocks. Lithophytes feed off nutrients from rain water and nearby decaying plants, including their own dead tissue.These orchids grow throughout summer, but become dormant during winter. They come to life again in the spring when there is a rapid growth of new roots. They are popular orchids and over the years, many hybrids have become available. Dendrobium Micro Chip, syn. Aussie Chip, is a Latouria type dendrobium. Excellent bushy plants covered with small white and tiny purple spots and a creamy yellow lip.


Flowering

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Many orchids do not have a flowering season and flowers may be produced at any time if the right conditions are being met. Once the flowers have faded, cut the flowering stalk back to just above the second node (joint) visible beneath the spent flowers. A new flowering side shoot may develop.Terrestrial orchids grown outdoors will mostly flower in the summer months. Flowers can last for several months.

 

Planting young plants

From Early Autumn TO Late Autumn

Sometimes small plantlets (keiki) appear from the nodes on the flower stems. Detach the plantlets when they have developed several good roots and pot them up in orchid compost. Water them sparingly at first, but mist them daily. Always use a proprietary orchid compost. Ensure good light levels in winter, as these are essential to encourage flowering. An east- or west-facing window would be ideal. Move to a shadier spot in summer and protect from direct sunshine. When planting terrestrial orchids outdoors, plant in semi-shade, no direct sun at midday. A very suitable place would also be on the north side of a building. Most orchids are woodland plants and therefore prefer cool sites, which do not become too dry and hot during summer. Places where ferns thrive are also suitable for. Don’t plant your orchids close to trees or big shrubs because their roots are effective competition for water and nutrients! Autumn is the best season for planting. Spread out the roots in the upper 10 cm (4 inches) of the soil, the rhizome 2-3 cm (1 inch) below the surface, shoot buds upwards. Fill in the remaining substrate without compressing it, and water thoroughly.

 

Flowering

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Many orchids do not have a flowering season and flowers may be produced at any time if the right conditions are being met. Terrestrial orchids grown outdoors will mostly flower in the summer months. Flowers can last for several months.

 
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