0Dendrobium bigibbum
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How it thrives
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Lightfull sun
Humiditymedium
Min. temperature15 °CJanuary
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 15–22 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
February
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 15–22 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
The sunniest window (south or west).
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
After flowering, if roots spill out: fresh orchid bark, a barely larger pot.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
The sunniest window (south or west).
After flowering, if roots spill out: fresh orchid bark, a barely larger pot.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
The sunniest window (south or west).
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
The sunniest window (south or west).
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
The sunniest window (south or west).
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
Keep it away from radiators; watch for spider mites in the dry air.
November · now
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 15–22 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
December
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 15–22 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
Dendrobium tip: Nobile types only flower after 6–8 weeks of cool (10–12 °C), dry rest.
Cooktown orchid – what to know
Cooktown orchid (Dendrobium bigibbum) – family: Orchidaceae, genus: Dendrobium. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 15 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Cooktown orchid?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Cooktown orchid need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Cooktown orchid get?
Keep it above 15 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Cooktown orchid toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Cooktown orchid flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Dendrobium: Typical flowering time: January, February, March, April.
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