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🌿 Dendrochilum convallariaeforme ‘Twisty’ Terrarium Caresheet

General Overview
Dendrochilum convallariaeforme ‘Twisty’ is a miniature Philippine species with dense clumps of grassy leaves and arching sprays of tiny white, lily-of-the-valley–like flowers. The ‘Twisty’ form shows elegant spiraled inflorescences, making it a collector’s gem. In terrariums, it thrives under cool–intermediate conditions, high humidity, and bright filtered light.

🌡 Temperature & Climate

  • Range: 18–26 °C ideal (nights 15–18 °C).

  • Tolerance: Can handle occasional highs to 28 °C if humidity and airflow are good.

  • Best for: Cool–intermediate terrarium setups.

💡 Light

  • Type: Bright, diffused light.

  • Placement: East or shaded north window, or under LED grow lights (medium intensity).

  • Note: Too much shade = weak growth, no blooms. Too much light = leaf tips burn.

💧 Humidity & Watering

  • Humidity: 70–90% consistently. Loves humid terrariums.

  • Watering:

    • Keep medium lightly moist at all times.

    • Use rain, RO, or distilled water.

    • Never allow roots to dry completely or sit in stagnant water.

🌬 Airflow

  • Needs gentle, constant air movement.

  • Small fans or cross-ventilation prevent fungal issues.

  • Avoid stagnant, sealed terrariums.

🌱 Substrate & Mounting

  • Pots: Best in small clay or plastic pots with a fine, airy medium:

    • Fine bark + sphagnum moss + perlite/charcoal.

  • Mounting: Possible, but pots retain moisture better and reduce daily care.

  • Likes to grow in tight clumps—do not divide often.

🍽 Feeding

  • Fertilizer: Weak but regular.

    • 1/8–1/4 strength balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g. 20-20-20).

    • Apply every 2 weeks during growth.

  • Flush monthly with pure water to prevent salt buildup.

🌸 Flowering

  • Blooms: Usually once or twice a year.

  • Display: Arching sprays of white, fragrant flowers with a delicate lily-of-the-valley look.

  • Flowers last 2–3 weeks if kept cool.

  • Adequate light + stable watering = reliable blooms.

✂️ Maintenance & Notes

  • Repot every 2 years, or when medium breaks down.

  • Keep plant slightly root-bound for best flowering.

  • Remove dead spikes and leaves to prevent mold.

  • Watch for mites, mealybugs, and scale.

Terrarium Suitability:
Excellent, provided conditions are stable:

  • Bright filtered light

  • Humid (75%+)

  • Good airflow

  • Even moisture

dendrochillum convallariaeforme 'twisty' plug

R97.00 Regular Price
R89.73Sale Price

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