Overview

Dendrobium Diane Kouchi gx 'Kapaluhu Beauty' is a clump forming, columnar upright orchid in the genus Dendrobium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dendrobium Diane Kouchi gx 'Kapaluhu Beauty' 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 Diane Kouchi gx 'Kapaluhu Beauty' is an orchid in the Orchidaceae that forms a clump with a columnar upright habit, bearing evergreen foliage and flowering from February to July. It favours a position with full sun to partial shade in a neutral, well-drained loam and should be kept in a sheltered spot. As a tender plant (H1a) it is best grown under cover rather than planted outdoors in the UK. Suitable locations include the house, conservatory or greenhouse where light and protection can be controlled.

About the genus

Dendrobium is a genus of mostly epiphytic and lithophytic orchids in the family Orchidaceae. It is a very large genus, containing more than 1,800 species that are found in diverse habitats throughout much of south, east and southeast Asia, including China, Japan, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Guinea, Vietnam and many of the islands of the Pacific. Orchids in this genus have roots that creep over the surface of trees or rocks, rarely having their roots in soil.

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In the garden

Dendrobium Diane Kouchi gx 'Kapaluhu Beauty' sits within the Orchidaceae and presents as a clump-forming, columnar upright orchid with evergreen leaves; flowering occurs between February and July. The growth habit suits a trained specimen in a pot or container kept where temperature and exposure are stable. Place the plant where it receives either full sun or partial shade, using a neutral loam that drains freely; avoid siting where water will sit around the roots. Any aspect — east, west, north or south — may be used depending on available light, but the plant should be in a sheltered situation to reduce drafts and exposure. Hardiness is H1a (tender), which means it must be kept frost-free and is most reliably grown as a houseplant or in a conservatory or greenhouse in the UK. For those locating it indoors, a bright, protected position that meets the light and soil preferences will support its extended flowering period from February to July.

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 Diane Kouchi gx 'Kapaluhu Beauty' 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 Diane Kouchi gx 'Kapaluhu Beauty'

Propagation

Division, Keiki removal

Pest resistance

Scale insects, Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

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