About
A deciduous, epiphytic orchid from Australia with slender, cane-like pseudobulbs and short, erect racemes of small, pale lilac to white flowers with a distinctive, dark-streaked lip, produced in spring before the leaves emerge. A rewarding cool-growing orchid for a bright, frost-free glasshouse.
About the genus
Dendrobium are epiphytic and terrestrial orchids with elongated, stem-like pseudobulbs bearing linear to ovate leaves. Racemes or panicles of showy flowers are produced from nodes along the stems mainly in spring
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.