Orchid
Dendrobium spp.
Dendrobium infundibulum OrchidsBln0906 by User:BotBln (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Partial Shade
Moderate care
Light watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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50cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Orchid Overview
Dendrobium is a large genus of epiphytic orchids containing around 1542 species from a range of diverse locations, from high altitude mountainous regions to lowland tropical forests. Some species that grow predominantly on rocks and others adapted to dry desert climates. Some of these plants are hairy and the flowers vary from tiny to over 1m long, arranged in clusters of anywhere from 1-100 flowers. These are brightly coloured and many variations have been cultivated. They make attractive and interesting houseplants.
Common problems with Orchid
How to harvest Orchid
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Orchid
Division
Divide the plant when it over fills its pot.
Special features of Orchid
Attractive flowers
Indoor plant
Pot plant
Use epiphytic orchid compost.
Other uses of Orchid
Grown for their beautiful and unusual flowers.