Dendrobium Pepe Portilla

This miniature hybrid, is a cross between Dend. agathodaemonis and Dend. cuthbertsonii. Both parents are from high-elevation cloud forests. This hybrid is a compact epiphyte or lithophyte, prized for its large, often vibrantly colored flowers relative to the plant's small size.

• Light: Requires bright, filtered light. High light is essential for flowering, but strictly protect the plant from direct, intense sun.
• Temperature: A cool-growing hybrid. Maintain daytime temperatures between 55-77°F (13-25°C). Cool night temperatures, ideally 50-60°F (10-16°C), are critical for health and spike initiation.
• Humidity: Extremely high humidity is vital, ideally 70% to 90%, year-round. Strong, constant air circulation is mandatory to prevent fungal diseases.
• Watering: Water frequently and constantly throughout the year; the root system must never be allowed to dry out completely. It is best grown mounted or in small pots with sphagnum moss.

Additional Notes

This is a miniature plant, typically only about 2.5 inches (6 cm) tall, that forms small, dense clumps. It produces solitary, single flowers on a short inflorescence. The waxy blooms are very large in comparison to the plant size and are long-lasting, often remaining open for several months.