About
A medium to large-sized, semi-evergreen, epiphytic orchid from Southeast Asia with four-ribbed, pendant, cane-like stems to 40cm, bearing a dense cluster of 4�5cm flowers, mainly white or pale pink with a round, yellow centre, on arching racemes to 30cm long in spring. A beautiful and rewarding warm-growing orchid for a bright 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.