Leathery Dendrobium Plant Care
Dendrobium coriaceum (D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.) J.M.H.Shaw
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Dendrobium coriaceum, commonly known as the inland rock orchid, is a species of lithophytic orchid that is endemic to North Queensland. It has tapered pseudobulbs, up to three thick, leathery leaves and up to forty yellow or cream-coloured flowers with purple markings on the labellum.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Leathery Dendrobium?
Leathery Dendrobium grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Leathery Dendrobium Native To?
What Is the Leathery Dendrobium?
Leathery Dendrobium (Dendrobium coriaceum) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Dendrobium genus. Leathery Dendrobium is native to North Queensland.
Leathery Dendrobium displays an upright, epiphytic growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Leathery Dendrobium produces colorful, showy blooms in various shapes and sizes.
What Light Does the Leathery Dendrobium Need?
Leathery Dendrobium thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Leathery Dendrobium in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Leathery Dendrobium?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark chips and sphagnum moss. Good drainage is essential for Leathery Dendrobium to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Leathery Dendrobium?
Repot every 2-3 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Leathery Dendrobium?
Leathery Dendrobium can be propagated through division, back bulbs, keiki propagation. Similar propagation techniques also apply to golden dendrobium plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Leathery Dendrobium Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Leathery Dendrobium, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Leathery Dendrobium?
Leathery Dendrobium is susceptible to aphids, scale, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Leathery Dendrobium is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Dendrobium genus — compare its care with other Dendrobium species on PlantoScan.
Dendrobium is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Leathery Dendrobium thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Dendrobium Species
Other Dendrobium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dendrobium coriaceum (D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.) J.M.H.Shaw, family Orchidaceae (first published in Orchid Rev. Suppl., 122(1306): 38. 2014 [Jun 2014] [Quart. Suppl. Int. Reg. Orchid Hybrids]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Leathery Dendrobium, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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