Dendrobium carrii

Furrowed moon orchid

A small epiphytic orchid endemic to the misty upland rainforests of the Wet Tropics of north Queensland, growing on the outer branches of rainforest trees. It carries short pseudobulbs with thin, furrowed leaves and sprays of five to ten white or cream flowers with an orange or yellow lip in late winter and spring. It needs bright, airy, humid, intermediate conditions and is best mounted.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry

Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

An epiphyte on the outer branches of rainforest trees in upland forest that is often shrouded in mist. Outer branches are brighter and breezier than the trunk, and the plant is exposed to frequent fog and dew.

Measured records run from 720 to 1,293 m, median 1,070 m; the literature gives about 900–1,600 m.

North-east Queensland, Australia: the Wet Tropics ranges from the Cape Tribulation hinterland south to the Innisfail area

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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