Dendrobium jonesii, the Oak Orchid, is an epiphytic orchid native to Australia, known for its beautiful white to cream flowers and often found growing on trees.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light, avoiding direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow medium to dry between waterings.
Orchid bark mix or epiphytic medium
50% intensity
Intermediate
50% intensity
Tolerates typical household temperatures; prefers warm days and cooler nights.
Light to Moderate
50% intensity
Fertilize during active growth, reduce in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Dendrobium jonesii thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry. Avoid letting the roots sit in water, which can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler periods of dormancy, but do not allow the plant to desiccate completely. Ensure good air circulation around the roots.
Pruning for Dendrobium jonesii is minimal. Remove spent flower spikes cleanly at their base. Any yellowing or dead pseudobulbs or leaves can be trimmed away with sterile tools.
This helps maintain the plant's health and directs energy toward new growth and flowering.
Propagation is typically done by division. When the plant becomes overcrowded in its pot, carefully divide the pseudobulbs, ensuring each division has at least 2-3 healthy pseudobulbs and some roots.
Pot the divisions into suitable orchid medium.
Repot your Oak Orchid every two to three years, or when the potting medium has broken down. This is best done after flowering.
Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark-based media, and ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Dendrobium |
| Species | Dendrobium jonesii |
Similar in genus Dendrobium
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