Overview
Dendrobium amplum is a clump forming, columnar upright orchid in the genus Dendrobium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dendrobium amplum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Dendrobium amplum is a species of orchid native to Asia. It is found in China, India in Assam and Sikkim, the eastern Himalayas, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The orchid is a small sized, warm to cold growing epiphyte or lithophyte on mossy limestone rocks, in semi-deciduous and evergreen forests at elevations of 500–2,100 metres (1,600–6,900 ft). Grow it in full sun and partial shade and loam soil. In UK gardens it needs tropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1a). It works well for houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse. It tolerates neutral soils, well-drained conditions and east-facing, west-facing, north-facing and south-facing aspects.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dendrobium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, West-facing, North-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Dendrobium amplum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Orchid
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dendrobium amplum
- Propagation
- Division, Keiki removal
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dendrobium amplum?
Dendrobium amplum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dendrobium amplum need?
Dendrobium amplum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Dendrobium amplum hardy in the UK?
Dendrobium amplum has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Dendrobium amplum?
Division, Keiki removal.
More in the Dendrobium genus
- Dendrobiumdendrobium
- Dendrobium aphrodite
- Dendrobium bracteosum
- Dendrobium bullenianum
- Dendrobium bursigerum
- Dendrobium christyanum 'Lillian'
- Dendrobium chryseum
- Dendrobium coelogyne 'Maximum'
